Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (529506)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (529506) Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthHospitals North - Qlty & Ptnt Safety Applications must be submitted by Sunday 09 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6 Employment type: Multiple FTE - F/T & P/T positions Region: North Location: 3/39 Frankland St, Launceston The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety contributes to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety service through the 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 Department of Health and Quality and Patient Safety objectives. The Team: Hospitals North 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 Hospitals Norths 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 speciality area. The team has a patient centred focus, fostering a positive patient safety culture to improve patient outcomes and experience. The Role: Providing direct support to a department or services leadership team to develop and implement departmental quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experience. Driving department level initiatives to address specific areas of concern relating to quality, clinical treatment, patient/client safety, risk management, and progress accreditation requirements. Accessing, monitoring and evaluating department level clinical data and indicators as required and providing relevant advice and recommendations to the leadership team. Driving the use of co-design and consumer engagement within the department and championing the use of Patient Experience Data to focus improvement opportunities. 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 while making a significant impact on the community. Details of appointment: Multiple, permanent, full time and part time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 17 March 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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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 $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. *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications. Current Driver’s Licence. Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks. 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. 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. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Morag McPhersonPosition: Acting Executive Director Quality and Patient SafetyPhone number: (03) 6777 4964Email address: What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! 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. Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr