The Team
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania's largest hospital. The Adolescent Unit, part of Paediatric Services, provides care to young people aged 12‑17. The Unit admits patients across medical, surgical, and mental health specialties and features two dedicated Mental Health Observation Suites. Paediatric Services collaborates closely with Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Allied Health, Child Safety Liaison Officers, and other services to deliver holistic care to Tasmanian adolescents.
The Role
The Integrated Care Coordinator is a direct care team member of Paediatric Services, based in the Adolescent Unit at Royal Hobart Hospital. The Coordinator will:
* Provide subject‑matter expertise on complex behaviours and the Mental Health Act in relation to children and adolescents.
* Develop and execute care plans, coordinate resources, and lead discharge planning.
* Provide leadership to the Paediatric nursing team for behaviourally complex or mental health consumers, including leading de‑escalation efforts and hot and cold team debriefs following incidents.
* Champion unit initiatives such as de‑escalation frameworks, education, hot and cold debrief models, and staff wellbeing programs.
* Collaborate with and act as a primary liaison between clinical stakeholders including Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Paediatric Medicine, Child Safety Liaison Officers, Adult Mental Health Services and Allied Health Services.
* Provide consultation where required by other roles, units and services.
* Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to child and adolescent behaviourally complex or mental health consumers in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
* Provide routine education to Paediatric Services staff on best practices related to complex or mental health consumers.
You will need
* Demonstrated high‑level skills in the clinical coordination of patient care, patient flow principles and discharge planning.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and/or work effectively with an inter‑professional team in the planning and coordination of clinical care for patients requiring specialist care using advanced problem‑solving skills.
* Demonstrated advanced interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and manage conflict.
Details of appointment
Permanent, full‑time day‑worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are negotiable.
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
$109,767 to $115,813 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.
Post‑Graduate Allowance
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Salary Packaging
Access to a salary package and a range of benefits, including living expenses up to $9,010 and meal entertainment of $2,650 in each FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* 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 is a "Carer Accredited Employer" under the Carer Recognition Act 2023, providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
Eligibility
Successful applicants must meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as required for the position).
Desirable criteria:
* Relevant postgraduate qualification.
Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
* Generic Clinical Coordinator G5 (Jan 2026) WWCR.docx
* Department of Health – Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply online. Click the "Apply" button on this screen to provide the required information. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants requiring further information may contact the designated person:
Eleanor Hodge
Assistant Director of Nursing, Women's and Children's Services
What it is like working at the Department of Health
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the core values. Listen to the lived experiences of staff and learn about their journey to Tasmania. The Department of Health values diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. We have achieved "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
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