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AEST
Agency:
Department of Health
Award:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 3
Salary:
$139,948 per annum
Employment type:
Full Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/Tpos
Location:
L1, NICS Bldng, 41 Franklin St
Job description:
Within the THS Framework and in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures the Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Diabetes is responsible, within the defined scope of practice, for the development, provision and evaluation of Diabetes clinical/community nursing care that ensures optimal patient/client/family and community outcomes.
The NP draws upon their professional competencies to improve clinical service outcomes through effective research and quality improvement activities and will actively participate state-wide and nationally in research, publication, and education in the specialty of Diabetes management/care.
The NP is responsible as a leader, advisor and mentor for other senior nurses practicing in the field of Diabetes management/care.