The Role:

Ensure the provision of effective and efficient care across a range of gynaecological specialities, the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Outpatient Gynaecology Services:

• Works in partnership with Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and medical staff to provide leadership and clinical practice development across a range of outpatient gynaecological services.
• Provides specialist care and expertise across a range of gynaecological outpatient specialties including but not exclusive to colposcopy, hysteroscopy, urogynae dynamics and gynae endocrine.
• Reviews, interprets and implements clinical and/or educational policies, regulations and guidelines in collaboration with the NUM, CNC and medical staff.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team: Womens+ 

• Our Women's Health+ department is dedicated to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to women across all stages of life. We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Gynaecology to join our dynamic team.
• As a Gynaecology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Launceston General Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert nursing care, education, and support to patients and staff in Women's+.
• You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of evidence-based care, contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, and support the continuous improvement of patient outcomes in gynaecology.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 November 2024

*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $103,466  - $109,165 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• 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. 
• Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
• In addition, the following allowance calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
  • Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type 

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

2. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds or is working towards relevant post tertiary qualifications

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. 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

•  522161, 526370 CNS - Outpatient Gynaecology Services G5 (July 2023) WWCR CSU (1).pdf
•  522161, 526370 CNS - Outpatient Gynaecology Services G5 (July 2023) WWCR CSU (1).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information, please contact

Jacqui Cameron
Position: NUM - Womens+ (Pregnancy and Gynaecology Outpatients Service) 
Phone:  (03) 6777 8990
E-mail: jacqueline.cameron@ths.tas.gov.au

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