Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lactation Consultancy Service (533298)

The Role:

• Provides clinical leadership in contemporary lactation care including advanced nursing care within scope of practice and other relevant legislation.
• Works across Women’s, Adolescent and Children’s Services (WACS) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) providing clinical specialist care and consultancy to staff, patients and their families requiring lactation support, skills and education.
• Develops effective relationships with other service providers across Tasmania to improve services and service access, supporting the strategic directions of the Agency, in order that best possible outcomes are achieved.
• Leads innovation and research directed to the service area of Lactation Consultancy to improve clinical outcomes and overall service across WACS.
• Develops and implements clinical protocols and guidelines specific to the Lactation Service.
• Facilitates education and learning across WACS to all levels of Nursing and Midwifery staff to achieve and maintain Baby Friendly Hospital accreditation for the RHH and continuity of service to mothers, babies and their families.

You will need 

1. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, including the demonstrated ability to provide support to patients and families requiring Lactation Consultancy.
2. Demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise in delivering a high level of Lactation Consultancy and care and the ability to apply principles of best practice to the clinical setting through the development and implementation of appropriate clinical guidelines and applying research to practice.
3. Proven ability to plan, implement and evaluate education sessions for patients and staff, as they relate to contemporary lactation consultancy and care.

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, part time, day worker position, working 38 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: $114,851 to $121,886 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:

• 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.

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 Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or working towards, relevant postgraduate tertiary 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: 

• Clinical Nurse Consultant - Lactation Consultancy Service G6.docx

Application Guide: