Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Stroke Unit (516018)
The Team
Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital and is central to statewide Neurology and Stroke services. RHH provides a statewide service and is an accredited provider for Endovascular Clot Retrieval (ECR). RHH is also the statewide centre for Neurosurgery and vascular surgery, important services with strong links to stroke/neurology management. There are Stroke units or stroke services at Launceston General Hospital and the Northwest Regional Hospital that both perform Thrombolysis and post stroke care, however many patients are referred to RHH for ECR and ongoing neurological investigations/care.
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.
Ward 7a is currently transitioning from a Medical Sub-Specialties unit to a specialist Neurology/Stroke unit.
The Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Stroke Unit:
- Provides expert contemporary clinical advice and clinical leadership in acute stroke nursing.
- Undertakes a leadership role in ensuring that clinical and support services meet quality and safety standards and are in accordance with Agency performance objectives and community expectations.
- Facilitates the development and maintenance of effective communication links both within the Agency and with community health service providers, consumers, and other key groups to improve services to the specific client group.
You will need
- Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in stroke management, together with highly developed clinical management and leadership skills to support best practice standards within the defined practice setting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify the learning needs of patients, their carers, and staff in relation to stroke management and develop and evaluate education and promotional activities that effectively meet those needs.
- Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously to achieve specified outcomes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight commencing December 2026
*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. 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.
Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
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 $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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.
- 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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification
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: Bronwen Neely
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing MaCS
Phone number: 0400149719
Email address:bronwen.neely@ths.tas.gov.au
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