The Team:
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit within the RHH is the tertiary referral centre for all cardiothoracic surgery in Tasmania. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Role:
The Registered Nurse Clinical Coach – Main Operating Theatres is responsible for supporting the ongoing clinical development, competence, and confidence of nursing staff within the perioperative environment. This role focuses on building capability across all levels of practice—from graduates and new starters to experienced nurses—through structured education, mentorship, and hands-on clinical coaching that aligns with ACORN standards and organisational priorities for patient safety and quality care.
Working collaboratively with the Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, and Theatre Floor Coordinators, the Clinical Coach provides targeted, just-in-time education and facilitates competency assessment within the operating suite. The position ensures that staff are equipped to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care and uphold best practice across scrub/scout, anaesthetic, and recovery domains.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing direct clinical coaching and supervision to support safe practice and skill consolidation in complex surgical environments.
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Assessing and documenting clinical competence in accordance with ACORN standards, organisational policy, and professional registration requirements.
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Identifying individual and team learning needs and collaborating with education and management teams to design responsive learning plans.
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Promoting a culture of reflective practice, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
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Acting as a role model for professional behaviour, teamwork, and communication within the multidisciplinary perioperative team.
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Supporting orientation and transition programs to ensure effective onboarding and retention of staff.
The Clinical Coach plays a pivotal role in fostering a skilled, adaptable, and resilient perioperative workforce that delivers exceptional outcomes for patients and the organisation.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You will need:
- Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing/midwifery principles, procedures, and evidence-based practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a relevant clinical setting and in line with legal requirements, the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Registered Nurse or Midwife Standards for Practice and other relevant professional standards.
- Demonstrated ability to use clinical coaching principles to support professional and clinical development of novice nurses and midwives.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership to support the nursing or midwifery management team, and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $99,455- $105,995 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in the relevant practice setting.
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Relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to the clinical area.
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Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g.: Australian College of Nursing, Australian College of Midwives, ACORN, ACCCN).
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Angela Banks
Nurse Unit Manager Operating Theatre Suite
0418386169
angela.banks@ths.tas.gov.au
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