The Team:
- The LGH Department of Surgical and Perioperative Service has an embedded interdisciplinary model of care utilising evidence based best practice to provide best care to the people of Northern Tasmania.
- The Urology CNC role supports both the emergency and elective surgical patient journeys with consistency and dedicated excellence.
- The successful applicant will be a pivotal member of the Urology surgical team working in close collaboration with other perioperative staff.
The Role:
- Provide clinical nursing leadership in a contemporary acute care practise setting including advanced nursing care within scope of practise.
- In collaboration with the Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services and Surgical Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) undertakes nursing assessments, contributes to planning, and co-ordinate the delivery of services to patients admitted to the surgical units and wards.
- Supports the Emergency Surgical Patient Journey including patients under an Interim Inpatient Management Plan (IIMP), enabling the transition of patients IIMP to the surgical wards and Units working in collaboration with clinical staff in the Emergency Department.
- Develops effective relationships with other service providers across the hospital and within the community to improve services and service access.
- Actively incorporates teaching, practice-based research and quality activities within the role to improve standards of care.
You will need:
- Collaborative Care in Surgery: You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of Urology services in a surgical setting, to ensure high-quality care.
- Skill Development & Growth: The role provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate specialized skills and knowledge within a clinical nurse consultant framework, with access to continuous professional development both within the organization and externally.
- Supportive Work Environment: The LGH Department of Surgery emphasizes the organisations CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Excellence, and Respect to create a positive and supportive environment, aiming to achieve quality patient outcomes whilst supporting staff reach their professional aspirations.
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 appointments:
- Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, 23 March 2026 until 4 April 2027
- Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, 5 April 2027 until 27 June 2027
*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: $118,297 to $125,543 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:
- 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.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
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.
Name: Julia Bullock
Position: Nursing Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services
Phone number: (03) 6777 8707
Email address: julia.bullock@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.