Details:
Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care (529733)
Opening Date: 2 March 2026, 11:45am
Closing Date: 1 April 2026, 11:55pm
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time (up to 76 hours per fortnight) Hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $118,297 – $125,543 per annum 12% Employer Superannuation contribution (in addition to salary) Salary in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023 Post Graduate Allowance up to 10% (based on qualification type) Remote & Rural Professional Development Allowance: $3,797 per annum 10% Remote Allowance
Salary Packaging Benefits:Up to $9,010 living expenses per FBT year $2,650 meal entertainment per FBT year Additional benefits if eligible
The Position
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care is the clinical lead for Lyell House, the Residential Aged Care Facility at West Coast District Hospital.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and promoting best practice in aged care nursing and geriatric medicine
- Acting as Infection Control Lead for West Coast District Hospital
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and care planning with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Providing expert clinical advice and support to staff Supporting quality improvement, risk management, and compliance activities
- Assisting the NUM and DON with documentation, reporting, policy development, and admissions
- Supporting staff education and professional development in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Educator
- Collaborating with the Activities Coordinator to oversee resident activities
- Applicants must submit a 1–2 page application outlining their experience, skills and knowledge relevant to the Statement of Duties.
Health Service
West Coast District Hospital Lyell House is the Residential Aged Care Facility located within West Coast District Hospital. The service provides safe, high-quality, person-centred care aligned with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. The Department of Health values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people living with disability.
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.
To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to our enquiries team at [email protected] or call us on 0333 444 2000.