Clinical Nurse Consultant - Wound Management (524510L3)

Department of Health

Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth

Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS

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

Position details

The Team

The Wound Management team, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Consultants, are based in Hobart at 25 Argyle Steet and provide a wound consultation service for Royal Hobart Hospital inpatients, support outpatient wound clinics, and community based clinics.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Wound Management works collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health clinicians to:

• Provide clinical leadership and direction for the management of patients with wound management and skin integrity needs throughout the Royal Hobart Hospital and Community services within the Southern region of Tasmania.
• Provide expert advice, support and educational services both internally and to external providers as required.

You will need

• Demonstrated advanced level clinical expertise in the assessment, coordination, implementation and evaluation of wound management, including advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant standards and best practice principles.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve service delivery objectives.
• Highly developed effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to support interdisciplinary team environment activities.

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 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing in January 2027.

*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.

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

• 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
• other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or 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:

• Clinical Nurse Consultant - Wound Management G6

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: Ann Allanby

Position: Nursing Director - Sub-Acute, Aged and Community Services

Phone number: 6166 8992

Email address: [email protected]

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