Clinical Nurse Consultant - West Coast District Hospital

Clinical Nurse Consultant – West Coast District Hospital

Location : Queenstown, Tasmania

Are you ready to take your nursing career to the next level in one of Tasmania’s most breathtaking and rewarding regions?

The West Coast District Hospital is located in the mountainous Queenstown, the heart of Tasmania’s West Coast. A town of striking landscapes, rich mining heritage, and a resilient, welcoming community. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and steeped in history, Queenstown offers a lifestyle that blends adventure and tranquillity.

From the iconic West Coast Wilderness Railway to the panoramic views at Spion Kop Lookout, Queenstown is full of character. Whether you’re exploring heritage architecture, hiking rugged trails, or enjoying the slower pace of life, living here feels like a working holiday every day, while connecting with the local community and giving back to residents that call Queenstown home.

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The Role :

As Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) at West Coast District Hospital, you will provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy across inpatient and emergency services. This role is pivotal in supporting safe, high-quality care and driving continuous improvement in clinical practice.

Within a safety and quality framework and in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and Director of Nursing – West Coast (DON), you will :

• Deliver advanced clinical expertise and guidance to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, safety, and service delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical standards, protocols, and quality improvement strategies.
• Act as a resource and mentor for staff, promoting evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.

You will need :

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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

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 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available :

Salary Packaging :

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Regional Allowance

Benefits available to eligible candidates

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility :

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable :

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 :

Application Guide :

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.

For more information :

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Amanda Coulson

Director of Nursing - West Coast

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

At the Department of Health, our values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people living with disability.

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

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