Overview
The Team: The Diabetes Centre (NW Region) provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of diabetes using the services of the Diabetes Centre, Diabetes Education, Endocrinology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Podiatry and Clinical Psychology to meet inpatient and outpatient needs.
The Role
The North West Regional Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes to join their team. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will:
- Provide specialist nursing care and education to clients with diabetes across acute, subacute and primary health pathways
- Provide specialist advice and support to clients, health professionals and other internal and external stakeholders
- Work within a multidisciplinary team
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania?
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. It provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia’s only island state, offers natural beauty and a distinctive lifestyle. Working in Tasmania’s public health system provides strong connections with colleagues and patients and opportunities to balance work with experiences outside of work.
Details of appointment
Permanent, part-time, day worker position, up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 October 2025.
Hours are negotiable with the successful applicant. For a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill similar vacancies.
Salary and benefits
Salary: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Employer 12% superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type may be available.
Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary packaging including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other benefits if eligible.
Benefits
- Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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 for $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Essential criteria: Successful applicants must meet the essential criteria
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Desirable criteria:
- Credentialed with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)
- Member of the ADEA or other relevant professional organisation(s)
- Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification
Pre-employment Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for information on pre-employment checks.
Documents to download
Statement of Duties and associated documents:
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes G5 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Application Guide : Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the Apply button to answer important questions about you. 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 is not required.
Note: Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact and more information
For further information, contact the vacant role’s details below.
Tamara Kraal
A/Nursing Director - Critical Care and Acute Medicine
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Email:
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