The Team:

The Community Health Clinic on truwana/Cape Barren Island Health Clinic is a remote clinic that provides health care to the community of up to 100 people. The clinic is open from 8.30am until 5pm weekdays and provides an after-hours service outside of these times for emergencies and urgent care needs. It is staffed by Clinical Nurse Specialists, Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Care assistants with extra support from the Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre. There is a GP clinic that runs from the health clinic every Thursday.

The Role:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) works from 9am until 5pm weekdays and is on-call for emergencies outside of these hours, the roster rotates with the CNS staying on the Island for 8 days at a time. Travel to and from the Island is supported with flights usually departing the Tasmanian mainland from Bridport. Accommodation is supplied free of charge while on truwana/Cape Barren Island. The CNS provides primary and emergency care for community members as well as support to access health services and health promotion activities.

Position Features:

• On-call requirement
• Living on a remote island when rostered on duty

You will need:

• Excellent clinical and assessment skills with a high degree of proficiency in triage and emergency care
• The ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with support via phone or telehealth
• Knowledge and understanding of aboriginal health issues and a proven ability to work in a culturally safe and appropriate manner
• To be flexible and adaptable and be able to respond effectively to both clinical and non-clinical situations

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:

Fixed term, part time, day worker (with on-call) position, working 19 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date until 3 August 2026.

*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: $106,570 to $112,440 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

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.

Regional Allowances:

• District Allowances of up to $4,618 per annum for a family
• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%

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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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
• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Immuniser for Health Practitioners (3072103)
• Immuniser ASCIA (cert)
• Postgraduate qualifications in remote area nursing and primary health care
• Recent emergency department experience at a tertiary level hospital

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:

504662, 506854 CNS - Remote Area, Cape Barren Island G5 (July 2023) CSU.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: Samantha Elrick
Position: Director of Nursing - Flinders Island
Email address: [email protected]

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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.