Clinical Coordinator - Paediatrics (526844L2)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health department in Australia is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for patient care in a ward/unit. This part-time role involves overseeing daily patient care processes, requiring expertise in paediatric nursing. Candidates should have strong clinical judgement, communication skills, and the ability to engage with families. The position offers a salary ranging from $109,767 to $115,813 per annum, pro rata, plus additional allowances and benefits.

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $9,010 in living expenses

Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport access to 40+ fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Working with Children Registration (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care activities in the Ward/Unit.
• Identify and implement processes for patient admission, transfers, and discharge.

Skills

Paediatric Clinical Expertise

Compassion and Empathy

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Resilience and Adaptability

Teamwork

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

The Role

In conjunction with the Inter‑professional Team coordinates the day to day patient care activities of the Ward/Unit, including identifying and implementing processes for admission, transfers, and discharge of Ward/Unit patients.

You will bring

• Paediatric Clinical Expertise: Sound understanding of child development, paediatric conditions, and age‑appropriate nursing care.
• Compassion and Empathy: Ability to engage with children and families in a supportive and respectful manner.
• Critical Thinking: Strong clinical judgement and decision‑making skills in dynamic settings.
• Communication Skills: Clear, age‑appropriate communication and effective collaboration with families and colleagues.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Capacity to manage emotional demands and adjust to changing clinical priorities.
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Respect for diverse cultural backgrounds, values, and family structures.

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

Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 16 January 2025 until 20 March 2027.

*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

$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.

Allowances

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 Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification.

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

Statement of Duties and Appointment Guidance

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: Clinical Coordinator G5 (June 2023) WWCR CS.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 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.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

Contact

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

Lynelle Freeman
Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: [phone]
Email: [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).

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.