Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (523208)

The Role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety contributes to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety Service through provision of high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare both internally and externally by supporting the clinical areas to operate effective clinical services in accordance with the national safety and quality standards and the Department of Health Quality and Safety objectives.  

• Actively participate in Quality and Patient Safety Processes including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.
• Provide clinical advice, leadership, support and direction in the development and implementation of systems supporting effective quality care through the management of patient feedback, risk management, measurements of performance and outcomes, appropriate benchmarking, mentoring and advice on clinical practice issues.
• Coordinate, and facilitate as necessary, complaints and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and serious safety event investigations. Monitor and report on investigation progress outcomes and implementation of recommendations.

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

Come and join our fantastic team: 

This is your opportunity to join the Quality & Patient Safety Service (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 across multiple national standards and alongside an amazing and diverse group who are passionate about the Tasmanian Health Service CARE values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.   

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 up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 19 September 2025.

*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: $111,506 to $118,336per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013

Allowances: 

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

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.