Clinical Nurse Consultant - Vascular Access (534183)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development and courses

Study leave and professional support

Fitness Passport program

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Vascular Access to provide expert clinical leadership across the North West region. Based at North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, you will oversee vascular access services, coordinate referrals, and drive evidence-based practice.

The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and ensure contemporary care.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in vascular access nursing with PICC and midline insertion.
• Experience with ultrasound-guided vascular access and related technologies.
• Current ANTT competency and ongoing credentialling.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy in vascular access practice.
• Coordinate referrals and service delivery across North West region.
• Lead education, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality vascular access services.

Skills

Vascular access practice

Ultrasound-guided access

ANTT competency

Clinical leadership and consultancy

Education

Postgraduate qualification in vascular access or related field

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

The Team

The Vascular Access Service sits within the Intensive Care Unit and provides a specialised service to patients across the North West region. Led by the Nurse Unit Manager - ICU, the team works collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to support safe, evidence-based vascular access care for both inpatients and outpatients. Service delivery spans the North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, supporting patients across a diverse range of clinical settings.

The Role

Based across the North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital, the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Vascular Access provides expert clinical leadership and consultancy in vascular access practice. The role supports patients across the North West region through specialist clinical care, coordination of referrals and service delivery, education, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the position plays a key role in maintaining high-quality, contemporary vascular access services and improving patient outcomes.

About The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will bring:

• Advanced expertise in vascular access nursing practice, including PICC and midline insertion.
• Experience in ultrasound-guided vascular access and related clinical technologies.
• Current ANTT competency and commitment to maintaining relevant clinical credentialling.
• Strong leadership, education and clinical consultancy skills.

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 full time - day worker - 76 hours per fortnight. Commencing as soon able to join the team.

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. 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.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.

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

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwives Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification, or progress towards a tertiary qualification, relevant to the specialty area.

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: CNC - Vascular Access G6.docx
• Application Guide: Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

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

Name: Trudy Segger

Position: Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Intensive Care

Phone number: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

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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).

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