Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach L4)
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The Mental Health Inpatient Unit (MHIU) is located in the Royal Hobart Hospital, level 2 and 3K West. MHIU sits under the Mental Health Department (MHD) within the Statewide Mental Health Services' Acute Care Stream and supports adults with serious mental illness across multiple locations, serving southern Tasmania and those best suited to its services.
Clinical Coach Role
* Coaches and supervises novice clinicians to build confidence and competence in acute inpatient mental health care.
* Promotes safe, evidence‑based, and quality clinical practice.
* Provides feedback to novices against organisational and best practice standards.
* Collaborates with education and clinical teams to support learning and development goals.
Required Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership to support the nursing management team and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated ability to apply clinical knowledge, skills, problem‑solving and critical thinking to provide nursing care.
* Proven interpersonal, verbal, and non‑verbal communication skills, and the ability to provide positive and constructive feedback to novices.
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 shift worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‑time, part‑time, and casual vacancies for a period of twelve months from the date of publication.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $102,439 to $109,175 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.
Possible allowances:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary packaging: access to salary package 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 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 – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in the relevant practice setting (desirable).
* Relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to the clinical area (desirable).
* Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g., Australian College of Nursing, Australian College of Midwives, ACORN, ACCCN) (desirable).
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre‑employment checks.
Key Documents
* Statement of Duties: Registered Nurse – Clinical Coach G4.docx
* Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.
Contact
Chris Lawson
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
0438 313 601
Working at the Department of Health
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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