Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Services (522615)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Services (522615) Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General Hospital Applications must be submitted by Monday 17 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: Full Time Region: North West Location: Seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Services to work in partnership with Consultant Nephrologists, Nurse Unit Manager, Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality nursing service and patient management in a satellite Renal Unit. The Team: Our service is a Clinical Nurse led outpatient service located in Burnie, on our beautiful north-west coast. We provide care for all aspects of patients requiring renal replacement therapy in an outpatient environment in the community. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce and the Tasmanian community. The Role: Working in partnership with Consultant Nephrologists, Nurse Unit Manager, Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality nursing service and patient management in a satellite Renal Unit. The provision of clinical leadership, and authoritative expertise in clinical care and interventions, as well as knowledge and guidance for individual case management, across renal replacement therapies including Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Transplantation. Provision of clinical nurse consultancy on all aspects of clinical practice involving renal replacement therapies and act as a role model and expert clinician in the clinical setting in accordance with best practice. Provide clinical leadership and coordination, in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager for haemodialysis and home therapy nurses. Great work-life balance: Monday to Friday day work with rotational on call. Nurse led Outpatient Clinical Environment. Opportunity to work collaboratively with the entire renal team including Nurses, Consultants, Social Work and Allied Health to provide a holistic approach to the provision of renal care, planning and management. 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 up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you. *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. 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: 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. Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr