Clinical Coordinator Orthopaedic Clinic

Department of Health, Tasmania

Launceston

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 116,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Health, Tasmania's Launceston General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for the Orthopaedic Clinic to ensure coordinated outpatient care. You will oversee patient assessment, preparation for surgery, and post-operative follow-up within a multidisciplinary team.

This permanent, full-time role requires leadership of clinical, clerical and technical staff, a focus on patient flow, education and case management for complex needs, and a commitment to quality improvement and

Qualifications

Demonstrated high-level skills in clinical coordination of patient care and discharge planning.
Ability to lead and collaborate with an inter-professional team in planning and coordinating specialist care.
Advanced interpersonal and written/verbal communication, with ability to manage conflicts.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care in the outpatient setting.
Support clinic operations, patient flow, patient education and case management for patients with complex needs.
Provide leadership to clinical, clerical, and technical staff and drive quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Inter-professional leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Clinical Coordinator Orthopaedic Clinic (504449)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 25 October, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 25 October, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5

$109,767 to $115,813 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Surgical Outpatient Services is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering person-centred care across the entire patient journey. Working collaboratively, our team supports patients through assessment, treatment, and recovery, ensuring coordinated and seamless care.

The Team

The outpatient team comprises medical, nursing, allied health, and administrative professionals who provide specialised outpatient services for both adult and paediatric patients. Working closely with other surgical departments, the team facilitates comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care.

Through a range of innovative models of care, the service supports both operative and non-operative treatment pathways, helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes while receiving high-quality, compassionate care.

The Role

Please note

This role will transition to Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) of Surgical Outpatient Services, inclusive of Orthopaedic Clinic and other Specialities.
The reporting line will be changing from Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services to Nurse Unit Manager Surgical Outpatient Services

The position is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality patient care in the outpatient setting, ensuring patients are appropriately assessed, prepared for surgery, supported through post-operative follow-up, and managed through non-surgical treatment pathways. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the role supports clinic operations, patient flow, patient education, and case management for patients with complex needs. The position also provides leadership and support to clinical, clerical, and technical staff, contributes to staff development and orientation, and drives quality improvement, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives to ensure effective, efficient, and patient-centred care.

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 problem solving skills at an advanced level.
Demonstrated advanced interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication together with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as well as the ability to prevent and manage conflict.

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 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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.

$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.

Salary Packaging

You’ll 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

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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

other eligibility outlined in the application guide

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre‑employment check.

For more information:

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

Name: Maree Manley
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager Surgical Outpatient Services
Phone number: 0436 655 374
Email address: maree.manley@ths.tas.gov.au

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