Clinical Nurse Consultant - Stomal Therapy Care (530673)

The Team: The Stomal Therapy team works alongside K9 West General Surgery and Vascular Unit at Royal Hobart Hospital to provide specialised, patient-centred care for patients requiring stomal therapy services across inpatient and outpatient settings. Our team works collaboratively with surgical, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while supporting education, advocacy, and positive patient outcomes. The Role: The CNC – Stomal Therapy provides advanced clinical expertise, leadership, education, and coordination in specialised stomal therapy care within Surgical and Perioperative Services. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice and support regarding stomal therapy care and products
• Coordinating inpatient and outpatient stomal therapy management
• Supporting patients and carers through education and discharge planning
• Leading staff education and acting as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team
• Supporting quality improvement, policy development, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Promoting safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care across the service

You will need:

• Extensive knowledge of, and commitment to, best practice in Stomal Therapy products, management, and patient care.
• Broad clinical and operational experience with inpatient and outpatient Surgical and Perioperative Services, in the acute setting, and a demonstrated understanding of patient safety.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to effectively liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and have a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate staff.

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, part time, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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.

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 $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 working towards, Stomal Therapy postgraduate qualifications
• Current Driver’s Licence

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:

• Clinical Nurse Consultant - Stomal Therapy Care G6.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

• 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. Emily Lucas Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - General and Vascular Surgery 0437 952 245 emily.lucas@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence 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 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). 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.