Clinical Nurse Consultant - RACH Liaison Nurse (531949)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Tasmania is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to support older Australians in the transition from hospital to residential care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide expert advice, and help facilitate a smooth discharge process. This full-time position includes a salary range of $114,851 to $121,886 with numerous benefits including salary packaging and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness facilities for a low fee

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Experience with comprehensive patient assessment and care coordination.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families in the residential care process.
• Provide expert advice and leadership in care transitions.
• Initiate and maintain comprehensive care networks.

Skills

Leadership within interdisciplinary teams

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Consultative and educational skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Post graduate tertiary qualification (desirable)

Job description

The Team

The residential aged care hospital liaison clinical nurse consultants (RACHL’s)assist in co-ordination between hospitals and residential facilities, facilitating a smooth discharge process from hospital to a residential aged care home. Working in partnership with the dynamic hospital aged care liaison (HALT) & transition to Care program (TCP) multidisciplinaryleadershipteams.

The Role

• Supporting Older Australians
• Support patients and their families with the residential care process.
• Aiming to support staff within the Launceston General Hospital with the process referrals to my aged care (MAC) portal, prospective resident profile documentation, Dementia Services Australia and transfer to residential care.
• Provide expert advice and leadership within an interdisciplinary team undertaking comprehensive patient assessment, care coordination and implementation of planned transfer of care to and from RACHs from within the inpatient hospital setting to enable care needs to be met in the most appropriate environment.
• Undertake a broad consultative and educational role by initiating and maintaining a comprehensive care network, building, and maintaining links with external providers including RACH staff in addition to medical, nursing, allied health, and administrative staff.
• Act autonomously and as part of a team to be a conduit between the hospital and RACHs, including at times of significant operational demands

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

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, full time, day worker position, working up to 76hours per fortnight, 7 February 2026 until 31 October 2028.

*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

$114,851 to $121,886 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.

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification and/or recent extensive nursing experience relevant to the role.

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

• Generic CNC - RACH Liaison Nurse G6 (Oct 2025).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

For more information:

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

Name: Michelle Compagne,

Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number: 0439 100 258

Email address: [e-mail]

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