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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Persistent Pain Specialist (533551) Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - SAA&CS Applications must be submitted by Sunday 17 May, 2026 11:55 PM Sunday 17 May, 2026 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5 $109,767 to $115,813 pro rata, per annum Employment type: Permanent, part-time Region: South Location: Royal Hobart Hospital About the Service Persistent Pain Service (PPS) is the states only public interdisciplinary pain service and an ANZCA Faculty of Pain Medicine accredited Level 1 training unit. PPS delivers care through a contemporary biopsychosocial model, focusing on improving function, wellbeing, and quality of life. The multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide coordinated, patientcentred care through outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary assessments, and groupbased treatment programs, working closely with primary care and community providers. The Role Deliver safe, evidencebased, consumercentred clinical care for people with persistent pain using a biopsychosocial approach. Complete advanced painfocused assessments and manage common comorbidities within scope, escalating as required. Develop, implement and review individualized care plans informed by comprehensive assessment and outcome measures. Qualifications Highly developed contemporary knowledge and skills in persistent pain care or a closely related specialty (e.g., mental health, chronic disease management, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, palliative care, alcohol and other drugs, primary care). Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with consumers, carers and interdisciplinary teams. Provides consultancy, coaching and acts as a preceptor or mentor. Experience planning, delivering and evaluating individual and group education for consumers and/or staff in pain or chronic/complex care settings, using adult learning principles. Essential Criteria Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements) Current Drivers License Salary and Benefits Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. Salary: $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type. Salary packaging: access to living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other benefits if eligible. 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. Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. Key Attributes We encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr