Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (523208L2)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 118.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Zusammenfassung

Department of Health Tasmania in Hobart seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety to lead patient safety and quality initiatives across Southern Tasmania. You will coordinate investigations, monitor safety events, and partner with clinical teams to apply evidence-based practice for better patient outcomes.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with salary packaging, relocation assistance, and opportunities for professional development within Tasmania's public health system.

Qualifikationen

• Registered Nurse with NMBA registration (Australia).
• Postgraduate qualifications desirable.

Aufgaben

• Provide clinical leadership to support patient safety and quality improvement.
• Coordinate safety event monitoring and lead investigations into serious incidents.
• Analyse safety data and deliver education to drive continuous improvement and reduce patient harm.

Jobbeschreibung

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (523208L2)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - OOT Exec Dir of MedS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 1 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Join the Quality & Patient Safety Service in Hobart as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety and play a key role in improving patient safety and quality of care across Southern Tasmania. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate safety investigations, analyse trends and data, support quality improvement initiatives, and partner with clinical teams to drive evidence-based practice and positive patient outcomes. This permanent full-time opportunity offers excellent professional development, salary packaging, relocation assistance, and the chance to contribute to safer healthcare while enjoying Tasmania's outstanding lifestyle.

The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Quality & Patient Safety Service (Tasmanian Health Service – South), a dynamic multidisciplinary team based in Hobart’s CBD. Our team is committed to supporting the delivery of safe and appropriate care through monitoring, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives, helping to ensure patients across Southern Tasmania achieve the best possible health outcomes.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with a diverse and dedicated group of health professionals who are passionate about upholding the Tasmanian Health Service CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety to join our team.

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Patient Safety, you will:

• Provide clinical leadership to support and enhance patient safety and quality improvement across the health service.
• Coordinate safety event monitoring, lead investigations into serious incidents and facilitate the implementation and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives.
• Work closely with clinical teams to promote evidence-based practice, manage patient feedback, analyse safety data, and deliver education and advice to drive continuous improvement and minimise patient harm.

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 Tasmania’s 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, 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.

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. 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.

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

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

• 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

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

Current Driver’s Licence

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.

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.

*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:Sarah Mills
Position: Executive Officer Quality and Safety
Phone number:[phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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!

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.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Join the Quality & Patient Safety Service in Hobart as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety and play a key role in improving patient safety and quality of care across Southern Tasmania. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate safety investigations, analyse trends and data, support quality improvement initiatives, and partner with clinical teams to drive evidence-based practice and positive patient outcomes. This permanent full-time opportunity offers excellent professional development, salary packaging, relocation assistance, and the chance to contribute to safer healthcare while enjoying Tasmania's outstanding lifestyle.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Join the Quality & Patient Safety Service in Hobart as a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety and play a key role in improving patient safety and quality of care across Southern Tasmania. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate safety investigations, analyse trends and data, support quality improvement initiatives, and partner with clinical teams to drive evidence-based practice and positive patient outcomes. This permanent full-time opportunity offers excellent professional development, salary packaging, relocation assistance, and the chance to contribute to safer healthcare while enjoying Tasmania's outstanding lifestyle.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.