Clinical Nurse Consultant - Robotic Surgery

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A Regional Health Department in Tasmania is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant for Robotics Assisted Surgery. This role involves providing clinical leadership, coordinating surgical care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be registered nurses with a strong emphasis on professional growth and a supportive work environment that prioritizes quality patient outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including relocation assistance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Fitness Passport for family access to fitness facilities

12% superannuation contribution

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse status required in Australia.
• Postgraduate qualifications in nursing are desirable.
• Experience in surgical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing leadership in an acute care setting.
• Coordinate the delivery of Robotics Assisted Surgery services.
• Develop relationships with service providers to improve access.

Skills

Clinical nursing leadership

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Advanced nursing care

Effective relationship building

Teaching and practice-based research

Education

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

Relevant postgraduate qualifications in nursing

Job description

The Team:

• The LGH Department of Surgical and Perioperative Service has an embedded interdisciplinary model of care utilising evidence based best practice to provide best care to the people of Northern Tasmania.
• The Robotics Assisted Surgery CNC role is a newly created position to support the delivery of Robotics Assisted elective surgical patient journeys with consistency and dedicated excellence.
• The successful applicant will be a pivotal member of the surgical team working in close collaboration with other perioperative staff.

The Role:

• Provide clinical nursing leadership in a contemporary acute care practise setting including advanced nursing care within scope of practise.
• In collaboration with the Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services and Operating Room Suite Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) undertakes nursing assessments, contributes to planning, and co-ordinate the delivery of services to patients admitted for Robotics Assisted Surgery.
• Develops effective relationships with other service providers across the hospital and within the community to improve services and service access.
• Actively incorporates teaching, practice-based research and quality activities within the role to improve standards of care.

You will need:

• Collaborative Care in Surgery: You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of Robotics Assisted Surgery in the surgical setting, to ensure high-quality care during.
• Skill Development & Growth: The role provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate specialized skills and knowledge within a clinical nurse consultant framework, with access to continuous professional development both within the organization and externally.
• Supportive Work Environment: The LGH Department of Surgery emphasizes the organisations CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Excellence, and Respect to create a positive and supportive environment, aiming to achieve quality patient outcomes whilst supporting staff reach their professional aspirations.

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 position, working 76hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team!

*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

$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

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:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications in nursing

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:

• 533042 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Robotic Surgery G6 (December 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.

*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: Julia Bullock, Nursing Director, Surgical and Perioperative Services
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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