The Quality & Patient Safety Service (South) Team:
Come and join our Team! This is your opportunity to join the Quality & Patient Safety Service (Hospitals South), we are a dynamic and growing team based in the Hobart CBD. The focus of our department is to lead the implementation of safety and quality programs and support Hospitals South to monitor quality improvement, providing the best possible care for our patients and their support networks. As part of our team, you will be working alongside an amazing and diverse group who are passionate about the Tasmanian Health Service CARE values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Consumer Engagement facilitates and advocates for a strong, diverse consumer voice as well as promoting effective engagement between health consumers and health services for Hospital South. This role is responsible for elevating the consumer voice to influence strategic planning activities and ensure alignment with Tasmania Health Service (THS) and Department of Health consumer engagement frameworks and policies.
The role will involve
- Active participation and contribution to the effective operation of the Consumer and Community Engagement Council within Hospitals South
- Providing clinical advice, leadership and direction to relevant key stakeholders regarding adherence to the Partnering with Consumers national standard (Standard 2)
- Build capacity amongst health consumer representatives and in consumer organisations and health organisations to engage consumers effectively
To effectively perform this role, you will need
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate staff
- Thorough understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards particularly Standard 2
- Highly developed organisational and project management skills including experience leading quality improvement activities
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the key accountabilities and 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:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join our team.
*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 (Pro rata). 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications
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Demonstrated strong project management experience
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.
*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Simon Castles
Position: Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Phone number: (03) 61667564
Email address: simon.castles@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.