Clinical Nurse Consultant - Discharge (532401) at Dept. Health and Human Services, Tasmania

, Trentino – Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

125543.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Discharge Coordination, Patient Flow Management, Case Management, Stakeholder Communication, Acute and Subacute Care, Rehabilitation Liaison, Clinical Consultancy

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply. THE ROLE The Rural and St Johns Rehabilitation Liaison CNC service operates from the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Integrated Operations Centre, supporting acute and subacute services across the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) Southern region. The team provides a high‑level consultancy service to identify patients suitable for rural hospital admission or rehabilitation beds and to ensure care occurs in the most appropriate setting. Working closely with inpatient units, rural facilities, community services, and rehabilitation providers, the team coordinates complex discharges and facilitates safe, timely transfers to sites such as NNDH, Oatlands, Esperance, Tasman, May Shaw, and St Johns Rehabilitation. The team strengthens continuity of care across the acute–subacute–community continuum through clinical assessment, advice, and strong communication networks. They also contribute to quality, safety, and system‑wide improvement by supporting effective patient flow and enhancing coordinated transitions for patients with complex needs. DETAILS OF APPOINTMENT Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 24 August 2026 until 18 May 2027. Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant CLASSIFICATION: Registered Nurse, Grade 6 SALARY: $118,297 - $125,543 pro rata per annum + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging * Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 *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 vacancies. 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 is working towards, a relevant tertiary qualification and/or recent extensive nursing experience relevant to the role Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check. STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND ANY ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs. * Clinical Nurse Consultant - Discharge.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtIR5LWRrzhE5TbVZ4YTpqJvIwwp5_nqxlyCeKo7j-d_3dFibL1eKV_TbZ1gmmu9NkeUe8E5MHFSKc4zHgBwT-kheZnygOOYE9BgTlOBzxgM4GLd0KYkVwUKqglI_wRExv0DkhpOPzeQsI4Ag2eiBlZg%7e%7e] APPLICANT GUIDE * Applicant Guide.docx [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt-TbluZx0thY4KtJxHJJ-EwInwLSlOjkvIUGcYAEMfc8zi92wpEjgIdKxBWoP6d_IZTQaF0xIqFpxys2h57t5tTZGOAOZ4rmA-H3LnwcV8rzl2UzUIyJAz_LqLuAsQfDU6d1lJpEq5IPsphY-NRxYgg%7e%7e] 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: Matt Bridges Position: Nurse Manager - Integrated Operations Centre Email address: matt.bridges@ths.tas.gov.au [matt.bridges@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.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level consultancy to identify suitable patients for rural hospital admission or rehabilitation beds. Coordinate complex discharges and facilitate safe, timely transfers across the acute-subacute-community continuum.