Details
Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Care
Opening date: 2 Mar 2026
Closing date: 1 Apr 2026
Location: Queenstown, Tasmania
Position Type: Permanent, full time, day worker, position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *hours can be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum + employer 12% superannuation contribution. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Visa sponsorship and relocation support available for eligible UK/IE candidates.
The Position
As Clinical Nurse Consultant – Aged Care, you will be the clinical lead for Lyell House, the Residential Aged Care Facility located at West Coast District Hospital. You will work collaboratively with nursing, medical, and allied health professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care aligned with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and promoting best practice aged care nursing and geriatric medicine.
- Acting as the Infection Control Lead for WCDH, ensuring compliance with infection prevention protocols and supporting staff education and monitoring.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and care planning in collaboration with residents, families, guardians, and the broader healthcare team.
- Providing expert clinical advice and acting as a resource for staff across all aspects of aged care.
- Supporting quality improvement, clinical risk management, and compliance activities.
- Collaborating with the Activities Coordinator to plan and oversee resident activities.
- Assisting the NUM and DON with documentation, reporting, policy development, and admission processes.
- Supporting education and professional development in aged care nursing in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Educator.
The Location
The West Coast District Hospital is located in the mountainous Queenstown, the heart of Tasmania’s West Coast. A town of striking landscapes, rich mining heritage, and a resilient, welcoming community. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and steeped in history, Queenstown offers a lifestyle that blends adventure and tranquillity. From the iconic West Coast Wilderness Railway to the panoramic views at Spion Kop Lookout, Queenstown is full of character. Whether you’re exploring heritage architecture, hiking rugged trails, or enjoying the slower pace of life, living here feels like a working holiday every day, while connecting with the local community and giving back to residents that call Queenstown home.
You Will Need
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications (desirable).
- Holds or is working towards Infection, Prevention and Control Certificate (desirable).
- Current Driver's Licence (desirable).
- Clinical Expertise: Advanced knowledge and assessment skills in aged care nursing and geriatric medicine, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead clinical initiatives, mentor staff, and contribute to strategic planning and service development.
- Infection Control Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in infection prevention and control practices, with the ability to lead and monitor compliance in a residential aged care setting.
- Quality & Compliance Focus: Experience in quality improvement, policy development, and compliance with aged care legislation and standards.
- Communication & Collaboration: Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and engage families, carers, and external providers.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards, and mandatory reporting requirements.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance and accommodation support.
- Visa sponsorship available for eligible UK/IE candidates.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Access to EAP for you and your family.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
- Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,797 per annum, 10% remote allowance.
- Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
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
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To speak to our UK Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to [email protected].
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