The Team:

Join our award-winning team of Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Educators and Clinical Facilitators who work across the North West of Tasmania as patient safety guardians. We build the clinical skills of the whole multidisciplinary team to respond to patient deterioration. We develop innovative evidence-based programs to build the clinical competence of nurses across the spectrum of practice. Participate in whole of health service simulation exercises. Learn and grow with us. Positions are available on both the Surgical Ward and Medical Ward at NWRH. Please indicate if you are applying for the Medical ward or Surgical ward.

The Role:

• Support junior team members to develop the clinical competencies in medical and/or surgical nursing
• Develop education activities in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Educators
• Assess team members in practice.

You will need:

1. Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing principles, procedures and evidence-based practice in the delivery of patient/client care in an acute inpatient setting and in line with legal requirements, the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice and other relevant professional standards. 
2. Understanding of contemporary teaching and learning principles in practice. 
3. A willingness to develop your own education and assessment skills.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Multiple Fixed term full time/part time, shift worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a 12 month period. 

*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: $99,455 to $105,995 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.

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

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

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: 

• Generic Registered Nurse - Clinical facilitator G4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures 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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.

A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.

Please Note

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Contact Person

Name: Matthew Wooler  
Position:  Acting Nursing Director - Education and Research 
Phone number: 0432 401 135
Email address:  matthew.wooler@ths.tas.gov.au

The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.