Clinical Nurse Consultant - Neurological Support Service (536586)
The Team
The North West Neurological Support Service provides advanced clinical leadership and clinical care for individuals living in the community with Parkinson’s disease and related neurological conditions. This position works with a high level of autonomy within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence based, person centred care within the community, primary health and residential aged care setting in the north west of Tasmania.
The Role
We are looking for motivated individuals passionate about supporting clients with Parkinsons and related neurological conditions. As well as providing support to those living with Parkinson’s Disease, this position leads and provides education to professionals, community members and organisations as well as coordinating multidisciplinary care to ensure continuity, integration and best outcomes for clients.
You will need:
- The ability to work autonomously, operating at a high level of professional independence and function consistently at a high level
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective professional relationships with clients, carers, community health providers and members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide specialist education and support to clients, carers, community and the professionals
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
- Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 32 hours per fortnight, 27 September 2026 until 25 September 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
- 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
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
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Current Driver’s Licence.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds a relevant nursing tertiary qualification or is working towards a relevant post graduate 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: Lynn Sims
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Services
Phone number: 0408 744 355
Email address: lynn.sims@ths.tas.gov.au
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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).
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