Clinical Nurse Specialist -Emergency Department
27 January 2026
Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
125,890.96 + super + shift allowances
Part or full time
Permanent
The Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist is a senior nurse who ensures the emergency department runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You will combine advanced clinical skills with leadership, education, and quality improvement initiatives to support both patients and staff. The role involves hands-on patient care while mentoring and guiding a small, experienced team to maintain high standards and positive workplace culture.
Responsibilities:
Provide advanced clinical care in the emergency department.
Lead and support a small, experienced nursing team.
Deliver evidence-based education and mentoring to staff.
Manage a clinical portfolio to improve patient care and department standards.
Support Continuous Quality Improvement aligned with National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards (NSQHS).
Build strong relationships with patients, staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain and enhance emergency nursing expertise.
Contribute to the strategic and operational objectives of the department, including budget and workflow efficiency.
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
Experience in emergency nursing.
Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Nursing or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).
Current Working with Vulnerable People check.
Commitment to quality patient care and compliance with NSQHS standards.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Dedication to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.
Benefits:
Leadership experience – Lead a small, experienced, and supportive nursing team.
Advanced clinical practice – Opportunity to apply and develop specialist emergency nursing skills.
Professional development – Support for CPD and maintaining/enhancing your specialisation.
Impact on patient care – Influence patient outcomes, experience, and departmental standards.
Positive workplace culture – Work with a team focused on collaboration and advocacy for patients.
Varied clinical exposure – Emergency department care across a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
Recognition and responsibility – Senior clinician role with a clinical portfolio and education leadership.
Contribution to quality improvement – Play a key role in Continuous Quality Improvement and NSQHS compliance.