This position is for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Voluntary Assisted Dying Navigation Service (527035d). The position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Professional- (527035). The position will be filled on a merit basis.
The Team:
The Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Navigation Service provides a central point of contact for information and support about voluntary assisted dying to people, families and carers, and health professionals, including:
- Support Tasmanians through the voluntary assisted dying process;
- Provide consistent and accurate information about voluntary assisted dying and access to voluntary assisted dying in Tasmania, including working with individuals and facilities to support participation and nonparticipation in voluntary assisted dying as appropriate.
- Liaise with patients, families, carers, health practitioners, health care workers and others who may be seeking information about or access to voluntary assisted dying; and
- Work closely with the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Commission, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Pharmacy Service, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) clinical providers and other services as required to provide a comprehensive and coordinated Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) service
The Role:
The purpose of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Navigation Service is to provide Tasmanians with a Statewide point of contact in relation to voluntary assisted dying (VAD).
You will need to:
- Assist in building clinical workforce awareness, knowledge and capacity to facilitate appropriate responses to VAD, including participation in forums and discussion groups to foster understanding and awareness and facilitate the provision of the service.
- Provide consistent, accurate and current information about VAD and how to access it in Tasmania, including working with individuals and facilities to support participation and non-participation in VAD as appropriate, in accordance with the requirements of the VAD Act.
- Liaise with patients, families, carers, health practitioners, health care workers, hospital staff and others who may be seeking information about or access to voluntary assisted dying and provide timely and responsive solutions to people who have requested information about and/or access to VAD.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 68.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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 similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.
Salary Packaging:
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.
Allowances:
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
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times 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:
- Relevant postgraduate tertiary qualification
- Understanding of the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Act 2021)
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Position Features:
- Frequent Intrastate travel
- Ability to work out of hours or weekends if required
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Georgina Makalani
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 0429 903 440
Email address: shp.statewidesupport@ths.tas.gov.au
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