Job Description

Ready to advance your career in cardiac care? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us continue providing exceptional cardiac services to our patients and their families.

Join our dedicated Cardiology Ward team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant and make a real difference in patients' lives. This permanent, full-time position offers the chance to work alongside skilled healthcare professionals in our North-based hospital, providing expert cardiac care to our community.

In this role, you'll use your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with cardiac conditions. You'll work autonomously while being part of a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes.

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What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate care management across inpatient, outpatient, elective, emergency and interhospital transfers.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, physicians, and nursing staff
• Provide patient and family education on cardiac health management
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff.

What We're Looking For

• Substantial experience in cardiac or critical care nursing
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our team members to thrive both professionally and personally. You'll receive competitive remuneration, comprehensive professional development opportunities, and access to continuing education programs. Our workplace values diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives and skills.

You'll also enjoy flexible work arrangements where possible, generous leave entitlements, and the satisfaction of working in a role that genuinely impacts patient care and community health outcomes.

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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us.

*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 $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:

• Holds a relevant post-graduate tertiary qualification in cardiology

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:

• 533901 CNC - Cardiology Services (Mar 2026).docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.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.

For more information:

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

Name: Julia Goldsmith
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager Cardiology Services
Phone number:0408 529 557
Email address: julia.goldsmith@ths.tas.gov.au

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!

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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.