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The Team Working within a Primary Health Care Framework, the Continence and Spinal Service provides advanced clinical leadership, specialist assessment and clinical care to those in the community with continence issues and spinal cord injury across the acute and community practice setting. The Role The Clinical Nurse Consultant Continence and Spinal Service, is an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, providing advanced clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation of outcomes for clients living with continence issues and spinal cord injury. The role plays a key part in educating and supporting clients, carers, health professionals, and the wider community about continence issues and how to manage them. This parttime position is suited to nurses working within the acute or community environment, who want to broaden their knowledge and skill in a specialist area. We welcome applications from nurses who are keen to build their clinical expertise and are committed to empowering clients with continence and spinal issues in the community, to live their best lives. You will need an interest in learning about and working with clients who have continence issues, bowel and bladder and spinal cord injury able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment able to operate at a high level of independence in the delivery of specialist assessment, clinical service, education and consultancy 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. Additionally, 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 unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmanias public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment Permanent part time, day worker position, working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. 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 $118,297 to $125,543 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. Allowances Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type. Salary Packaging Youll 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 Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 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 has achieved the Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here. Eligibility Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse Current Drivers Licence Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Relevant post graduate qualifications 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: 537093, 537094, 537095 CNC Continence and Spinal G6 (Sep 2025).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 12 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. For more information Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Lynn Sims Position: Nurse Unit Manager Community Specialist Services Phone number: (03) 6464 3080 Email address: [email protected] What it is like working at the Department of Health Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr