The Team:
ComRRS NW is a community-based service designed to help clients avoid hospitals by collaborating closely with their GPs to provide essential care in the home. Led by Nurse Practitioners (NP), the service operates seven days a week for 0730-2130, delivering timely, complex, and client-centered care throughout the North West Coast of Tasmania.
- ComRRS NW provide a rapid acute response to those in the community with an acute illness, injury or exacerbation of a pre-existing complex/chronic condition.
- Work with a dynamic team consisting of NUM, CNC, NP's, CNS's & RN's in close collaboration with local GP's in a hospital avoidance model providing care to clients in their homes (including RACF's) and community clinics.
- No night-shift, the service operates seven days/week 0730-2130
The Role:
The North West Community Rapid Response Service is seeking dedicated nurses to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Rapid Response Service (CNS):
- Is responsible for clinical leadership in the development, provision and evaluation of the Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) in the North West (NW) Community Health Nursing Service that ensures optimal patient/client/family and community outcomes, under the supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager, Nurse Practitioner and CNC.
- Provides nursing expertise, case coordination, nursing management and education in the field of chronic/complex care to the ComRRS team, community nurses and to people in their homes who have been referred to ComRRS.
- Provides expertise and support in the management and care of people with illness, injury or exacerbation of a chronic health condition, within the community.
- In the absence of the Nurse Practitioner and CNC, is responsible for clinical leadership, decision making and care planning, within their scope of practice and experience, and in partnership with the person’s General Practitioner (GP).
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from March 2025 until May 2026.
*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: $106,570 to $112,440 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 (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
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
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Post Graduate qualification in Community Nursing or working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Lynn Sims
Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Services
Phone: (03) 6464 3080
Email: lynn.sims@ths.tas.gov.au
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