Clinical Nurse Consultant - Transition Care Program (516420)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Transition Care Program (516420) Australia, Tas Jan 15, 2025 About Tasmania Government About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels. Initiate and maintain internal and external educational programs to facilitate the provision of care for older people in the most appropriate setting in collaboration with the NUM and the multidisciplinary team. Provide an advanced level of professional clinical expertise and management to ensure planned, goal-oriented transition care to older people. Consult with the health care team and contribute to recommendations in relation to planning, implementing, and evaluating client care to ensure best practice. Champion a culture that upholds the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and ensures the safety of all vulnerable people. Advocate for the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of the frail elderly patients in our care. The Team: The Department of Health is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients, clients, and the Tasmanian community through a sustainable, high quality, and safe health system. We value leading with purpose, being creative and innovative, acting with integrity, being accountable, and being collegial. As CNC TCPC you will provide expert clinical advice and clinical leadership within the transition care setting, enabling the effective assessment, case management, care coordination, and implementation of planned, goal-oriented transition care to older people in the community and/or residential aged care setting to enable long term care needs to be met in the most appropriate environment. Details of appointment: Permanent part-time, day worker position, working 20 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: $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. Eligibility: 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 on 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 and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance. 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. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Elizabeth DannalsPosition: Nurse Unit Manager HALT & TCPPhone number: (03) 6777 8119Email address: 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. 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 instill 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