Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Flow (525147L2)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth

Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 07 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Position details

The Team

The CNC Patient Flow sits within the Integrated Operations Centre as a part of the Patient Flow Team at the Launceston General Hospital and works collaboratively to ensure the right person receives the right care in the most appropriate setting.

The Role

The CNC provides expert advice and leadership within an interdisciplinary team providing pathway development, patient assessment, care coordination and implementation of planned transfer of care to District Hospitals and Private Hospitals from within the clinical settings of the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) to enable care needs to be met in the most appropriate environment. This is a shift working position working day shifts 7 days a week.

You will need

• Provide an advanced level of professional clinical expertise in care management for the patient transferring care in both the acute and Primary Health settings.
• Provide advice and support to other members of the interdisciplinary teams; to ensure continuity of care for clients with complex care coordination needs.
• Support the Nursing Director Integrated Operations Cantre and the interdisciplinary team in the promotion of the Patient Flow Unit Team, including developing and maintaining strong communication links with the Health Care Professionals within the Agency and other key groups and consumers regarding supporting the needs of clients, their families and carers.

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, shift worker position, working up to 40 hours per fortnight, 31 December 2026.

*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 withNurses 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 (RN)

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. (Applied to RNs, AHPs, Dentists, Ambulance officers, and specified employees)
• 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 is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification
• 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:

• 525147, 529080 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Flow G6 (Feb 2023) CSU (1).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.

Name: Alison Cooper

Position:

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