Clinical Nurse Consultant - Rapid Access In-Reach Service (527821)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Rapid Access In-Reach Service (527821) Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General Hospital Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 26 February, 2025 11:55 PM Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6 $114,851 to $121,886 per annum Employment type: Part Time Region: North Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston Seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Rapid Access In-Reach Service to support the service by completing the initial triage, completion of patient assessments and managing follow reviews. The Role: The CNC supports the service by completing the initial triage, completion of patient assessments and managing follow reviews. Provides supervision, guidance and nursing support to the multidisciplinary team. Develops, implements, and evaluates strategies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of care and drive improvements as needed. Ability to work as an independent practitioner and a key team member. Experience in acute nursing is strongly regarded. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. The Team: The Rapid Access Inreach Service (RAIS) supports the care of individuals in the community, it is a recognised hospital avoidance initiative, preventing unnecessary emergency department presentations and hospital admissions. The team is multidisciplinary with Medical Physicians, Nursing, Administration and Allied Health team members all who work in collaboration with General Practitioners and District Health Services. Details of appointment: Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 16 hours per fortnight, as soon as we can onboard you until 31 March 2026. Note: Position is based at the Launceston General Hospital with a requirement to travel to different district locations across the Northern regions of Tasmania. 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 $118,336 pro rata per annum. 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. 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: 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. 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. Current Driver’s Licence. 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. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the 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 the Department of Health does. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr