Clinical Nurse Consultant - Continence (Relief) (527192)
* Australia, Tas
* Apr 9, 2025
About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
We offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Continence North team. The Community Continence Service is a supportive team that offers clinic and in-home assessments for clients with continence issues across Northern Tasmania, as well as education and support.
The Role:
The Continence CNC will act as a clinical leader in contemporary nursing practice in the delivery of nursing services through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient management plans either in a clinic setting or a client's home. In conjunction with team members, devise, document, implement, and review protocols, guidelines, and procedures to enhance services to patients receiving care. Design, implement, and evaluate educational and in-service programs for clients, families, peers, members of the health care team, and the community.
You will need:
Acting with a significant degree of independent professional judgment and decision-making in the day-to-day coordination of services. This includes monitoring the clinical workload of the team, allocating resources in accordance with service priorities, evaluating nursing interventions, and leading quality improvement and clinical education activities.
Working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Nursing Services in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of regional continence services.
Fostering the continuation of the Continence Clinical Network to ensure consistency of practice, policies, and guidelines.
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 while making a significant impact on the community.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months. *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 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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.
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.
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.
* Current Driver’s Licence.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Holds or is working towards post-graduate studies in continence.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
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:
Name: Sarah Mineall
Position: NUM Specialist Community Nursing Services
Phone number: (03) 6777 4656
Email address:
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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