The Role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Service Southern Area Team (ASSAT) works collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health clinicians to:

• Provide clinical leadership to the Sub-Acute, Aged and Community services, Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) wards, off-site units and the greater community to enable the delivery of quality patient care to aged care clients referred to the service.
• Provide an effective consultation service for all RHH wards, off-sites units and residential aged care facilities across Hospitals South.
• Develop and promote the efficient and effective provision of aged care based on the best practice clinical and organisational principles.
• Support and promote an environment that fosters teaching, quality improvement and research activities within the service.

The Team:

•  Be part of a dynamic, fast paced supportive team.
•  Work across a multidisciplinary work environment.
•  Focus on ongoing professional and career development. 

You will need:

1. Demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise, critical thinking and leadership skills in the management of aged care issues including the assessment and management of the cognitively impaired patient.
2. High-level interpersonal and communication skills in mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution with a proven ability to build effective relationships and foster a cohesive team approach across the practice setting.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of legal requirements, including ANMC competencies, codes of practice and relevant policies that impact the delivery of services in the practice setting.

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, full time, day worker position, working 76 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: $114,851 to $121,886 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:

• 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.
• 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification

• Current Driver’s Licence

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: 

• Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Service Team (AST) G6.docx

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

Fi Loakman
NUM ASSAT
6166 7893
fi.loakman@ths.tas.gov.au

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