The Team: The Community Nursing Liaison Clinical Nurse Consultants work on a rotating roster, seven days a week 0730-1600 within the Royal Hobart Hospital, located in the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC). The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a community nurse, linked with the Hobart Community Health Nursing Service. The Role: The CNC will work across the acute hospital to identify patients who can be cared for safely in the community, prompt early referrals and facilitate a smooth transfer of care through improved communication. You will work collaboratively with acute hospital providers to build the knowledge of the advanced skill set in the community nursing sector, and the types of care that can be managed by community nurses to provide ongoing care and support to patients, carer and families. You will need: Demonstrated high level clinical knowledge with an understanding of primary health care principles. Demonstrated high level communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated effective organisational skills and ability to problem solve to achieve positive health care outcomes for patients. 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 up to 32 hours per fortnight, commencing April 2025. 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: $114,851 to $121,886 pro rata per annum our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Hold or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification Current Driver’s Licence Applicants should note, the position features: Work across the Southern region acute, sub-acute and community nursing services, working predominantly within the Royal Hobart Hospital and based within Southern Hobart Community Health Nursing Team 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: CNC - Community Nursing Liaison.pdf CNC - Community Nursing Liaison.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx 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. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Leanne Cushing Nurse Unit Manager Phone number: 6166 7602 Email address: leanne.cushingths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent 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 Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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.