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: 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. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and proven ability to educate, influence and be credible to a range of health professionals and consumers. 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. Statement of Duties: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Medical Imaging G6.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. Jane Palfreyman Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Department of Medical Imaging [email protected] 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! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 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.