The role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Diabetes provides expert clinical knowledge and skills within a multidisciplinary framework to assist individuals and their families/carers to adjust to living with diabetes through active primary care, education, family support, research, and advocacy.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Diabetes will:
- Undertake advanced triaging and assessments, providing authoritative expertise in order to achieve optimal care planning and treatment pathways for patients.
- Utilise a specialist expertise to educate clinicians, patients, families and carers, resulting in a better understanding and self-management of their diabetes.
- Function as a health practitioner with a significant degree of independent decision-making to develop service delivery options and provide expertise in the provision of clinical advice and interventions.
- Provide regular education and mentoring to diabetes educators to support succession planning and professional advancement.
Position Features: On call is a requirement
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The North West Diabetes Centre delivers multidisciplinary care and manages both type 1 and complex type 2 diabetes in adults, adolescents, and children through both inpatient and outpatient services across the north west region of Tasmania. Further, the Diabetes Centre provides education and in-service to health professionals and teachers concerning diabetes management.
The team includes endocrinologists, a nurse practitioner, nurse unit manager, credentialled diabetes educators, other nursing staff and specialised allied health staff including a dietitian, podiatrist and psychologist, and administration support.
Our supportive team works with a diverse range of clients, offering a dynamic service that puts the needs of our patients first, all while enjoying an enviable lifestyle in one of the world's most beautiful natural environments.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing from October 2024.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
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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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: $111,506 - $118,336 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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.
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
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Graduate Certificate Diabetes Education
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must always remain current and valid whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled, or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Graduate Diploma Diabetes Education
- Credentialled with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact
Sharon Luccisano
Position: A/Nurse Unit Manager - Diabetes Centre
Phone: (03) 6493 6100
E-mail: sharon.luccisano@ths.tas.gov.au
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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.