Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Service Team (AST) (516448L2)

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Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Service Team (AST) (516448L2) Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - SAA&CS Applications must be submitted by Friday 14 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6 Employment type: Full Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/T positions Region: South Location: Royal Hobart Hospital Exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Department of Health! The Role: Provide clinical leadership to the Sub-Acute, Aged and Community services , Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) wards, off-site units and the greater community to enable the delivery of quality patient care to aged care clients referred to the service. Provide an effective consultation service for all RHH wards, off-site units and residential aged care facilities across Hospitals South. Develop and promote the efficient and effective provision of aged care based on the best practice clinical and organisational principles. Support and promote an environment that fosters teaching, quality improvement and research activities within the service. The Team: Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced supportive team. Work across a multidisciplinary work environment. Focus on ongoing professional and career development. You will need: Demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise, critical thinking and leadership skills in the management of aged care issues including the assessment and management of the cognitively impaired patient. High-level interpersonal and communication skills in mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution with a proven ability to build effective relationships and foster a cohesive team approach across the practice setting. Comprehensive knowledge of legal requirements, including ANMC competencies, codes of practice and relevant policies that impact the delivery of services in the practice setting. Details of appointment: Permanent, full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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 to $121,886 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. 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: Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available. 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. Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Desirable Criteria: Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification. Current Driver’s Licence. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact: Fi LoakmanNUM ASSAT6166 7893 What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr