Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Wards (516774)

Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Wards (Ward 5A)

The Role:

The role of the Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Wards (Ward 5A) is to facilitate and support the development of the nursing workforce and ancillary staff as a part of the health care team by planning, promoting, coordinating, implementing and evaluating education programs in the clinical inpatient surgical ward (Ward 5A).

The Team:

• 5A is a fast-paced surgical ward with a strong interdisciplinary team focused on best patient care and outcomes.
• 5A patient cohort includes the Urology, Colorectal, upper GI and general surgical specialities
• The role of CNE on Ward 5A works in close collaboration with the Nursing leadership team across the ward and the wider Department of Surgery to support exemplary evidence based and patient centred care.

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 position, working 20 hours per fortnight, commencing from 4 August 2025 until 21 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: $114, 851 to $121,886 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.

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 $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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

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: 

•  516774, 516775 Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Wards G6 (July 2023) CSU (1) (1).docx

Application Guide: