Clinical Nurse Consultant - Infection Control (510268L2)
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - OOT Exec Dir of N&M
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 06 July, 2025 11:55 PM
Sunday 6 July, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
South
Location:
Lvl 3,169 Liverpool St,Hobart
The Department of Health are seeking a highly self-motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Infection Prevention and Control Unit.
The Team:
The Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) is small team overseeing infection prevention strategies across Southern Tasmania. Known for their expertise and collaborative approach, the team ensures safe, high-quality care through evidence-based practices, education and ongoing support. Working in a supportive environment, the IPCU plays a vital role in maintaining safety and compliance across the region.
The Role:
As an advanced clinical leader in infection prevention and control, the Clinical Nurse Consultant works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager - Infection Control (NUM) in the evaluation, planning and development of contemporary infection control practice across acute hospital and community services.
You will need
* Works in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager - Infection Control (NUM) in the evaluation, planning and development of contemporary infection control practice across acute hospital and community services.
* Highly developed organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to work under pressure and within rigid timeframes, including a demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously to achieve specified outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively review, develop and implement policies and procedures and initiate and implement quality improvement and research 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, full time, day worker position, working 76hours per fortnight,commencing on or around 15 September 2025.
*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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordancewithNurses 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
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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be foundhere
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 postgraduate studies appropriate to infection prevention and control and inclusive of hospital epidemiology
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.
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
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* Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
* Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
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