Clinical Nurse Specialist - Communicable Diseases (527862)
The Team:
The Communicable Diseases Preventions Unit (CDPU) - Public Health Services, operates under the Public Health Act 1997 (Tasmania). The primary purpose of the unit is prevention and control of communicable diseases within Tasmania, including mitigation of associated risks and threats.
The CDPU teams consist of clinical (nursing, medical and allied health) and non-clinical (high level administrative and technical) staff working in Health Intelligence, Immunisation and Public Health Response and Infection Prevention and Control.
The CNS Communicable Diseases is a member of the Public Health Response and Infection Prevention and Control Team. Response team activities cover all notifiable diseases and include,
- case and contact management,
- outbreak management,
- implementation of response actions, and advice to health care professionals, members of the public and other stakeholders
- Representation on national and local working groups and committees
You will need:
- Demonstrated experience in; notifiable disease prevention, leadership, exercising of professional judgement and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Proven experience of working collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team with evidence of advanced interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage conflict.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to twelve (12) months.
*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 (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
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available 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.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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
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Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications
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.
Annie Wells
(03) 6166 0603
anne.wells@health.tas.gov.au
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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