Clinical Nurse Consultant

The Team:
The successful applicant will be one of the leaders of a team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Carer Assistants, Lifestyle staff, doctors, administration staff and housekeeping who provide a nurturing, engaging, caring and fun environment for the residents of Lyell House. Family members loved ones, and external stakeholders are included in care planning and activities.

The Role
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Care (CNC - Aged Care) is the clinical lead of the area and works collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health clinicians on the Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) – Lyell House to:

• Foster an environment of comfort, care, safety and support for the residents of Lyell House and their loved ones, facilitating inclusion in decision-making, activities and choice.
• Lead and promote the efficient and effective provision of care based on best practice clinical and organisational principles specifically in alignment with the Aged Care Quality Standards and requirements, including oversight of monitoring and auditing of standards.
• Maintain a collaborative partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and promote an environment that fosters staff education and learning, quality improvement and compliance requirements of the service.

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
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• 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 - $121,886 per annum. 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

Regional Allowances:

• Remote and Rural Professional Development Allowance of $3,699 per annum and an additional salary allowance of 10%

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 $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:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds, or working towards, relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications
• Current Driver's Licence

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:

• 529733 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Care G6 (June

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

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.

• applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Karen Ashford

Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager

Phone number:

Email address:

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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.