Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (523207L4)

The Team

LGH Quality and Patient Safety Service is focused on creating an environment where improving patient outcomes is at the centre of all activity. By continually monitoring and improving care processes, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction we will support clinicians to provide high, quality, best practice evidenced care and strive for excellence.

• The Quality and Patient Safety Service upholds and promotes the Care values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
• The team prides itself on being supportive and enabling of all members to develop and advance in this specialty area.
• The team has a patient centred focus, fostering a positive patient safety culture to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

The Role

• To provide Quality and Patient Safety governance oversight across the organisation, including quality and patient safety systems and processes, technical advice, data analysis and reporting to drive quality and patient safety within departments/services.
• Access, monitor and evaluate clinical data and indicators as required and provide relevant advice and recommendations.
• The position will work collaboratively with QPSS department-based roles to meet the requirements of the National Safety and Quality in Healthcare Standards (NSQHS), Aged Care Quality Standards, Clinical Care Standards, Advisories and other relevant standards or accreditation requirements. 

You will need

• Experience in safety event / complaint management and investigations in the health care setting.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and systems and understanding of the NSQHS Standards.
• High level communication skills, including highly developed ability to plan, organise and set priorities in an environment subject to work pressures and change using demonstrated project management skills.

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, day worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 3 August 2027.

*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

$118,297 to $125,543 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 

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 

• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” p