Clinical Nurse Consultant - Medical Imaging (534064)

The Team

Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and the Department of Medical Imaging provides diagnostic imaging services to all of Southern Tasmania. Our service supports inpatient units, outpatient clinics and the Emergency Department, delivering care across a full range of imaging modalities.

Our teams work closely together in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous improvement. We are committed to achieving improved outcomes for our consumers, supporting our workforce, and contributing to the health and wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Medical Imaging provides advanced clinical leadership, expert nursing consultancy, and service development within the medical imaging department.  The role ensures the delivery of safe, high‑quality, patient‑centred care across all imaging modalities by applying specialised clinical knowledge, evidence‑based practice, and advanced decision‑making skills.

You will need:

1. Advanced ability to initiate, guide and motivate a multidisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement, evidenced based practice, research, clinical risk mitigation and service innovation.
2. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and proven ability to educate, influence and be credible to a range of health professionals and consumers.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of the legal, ethical and safety requirements, relevant policies and procedures in the area of imaging services, with a demonstrated awareness of professional issues which impact on service delivery.

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

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 

*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 (Pro rata). 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, or working towards, a post graduate tertiary qualification relevant to the position

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.

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