Clinical Nurse Consultant (529665)

The role:

• Provide clinical nursing leadership in a contemporary acute care practise setting including advanced nursing care within scope of practise.
• In collaboration with the Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services and Surgical Nurse Unit Managers (NUM) undertakes nursing assessments, contributes to planning, and co-ordinate the delivery of services to patients admitted to the surgical units and wards.
• Supports the Emergency Surgical Patient Journey including patients under an Interim Inpatient Management Plan (IIMP), enabling the transition of patients IIMP to the surgical wards and Units working in collaboration with clinical staff in the Emergency Department.
• Develops effective relationships with other service providers across the hospital and within the community to improve services and service access.
• Actively incorporates teaching, practice-based research and quality activities within the role to improve standards of care.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Area:

• The LGH Department of Surgical and Perioperative Service has an embedded interdisciplinary model of care utilising evidence based best practice to provide best care to the people of Northern Tasmania.
• The Perioperative CNC role is a newly created position to support both the emergency and elective surgical patient journeys with consistency and dedicated excellence. 
• The successful applicant will be a pivotal member of the surgical team working in close collaboration with other perioperative staff 

Details of Appointments

Permanent, full time, shift-worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

Permanent, part time, shift-worker position working 16 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date.

*notwithstanding hours may 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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary: $111,506 - $118,336 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

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 range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse  
2. Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate qualification in the clinical field or qualifications deemed equivalent

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.