Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach (528631)

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach (528631) Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General Hospital Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 12 February, 2025 11:55 PM Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 4 $99,455 to $105,995 pro rata, per annum Employment type: Part Time Region: North Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston The Team: Ward 5B is a 32-bed surgical ward. We care for a range of surgical patients undergoing Orthopaedic, Plastic & Reconstructive, Gynaecological, General, Breast, and Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery. The staff on 5B believe in a multidisciplinary team approach to health care that places the needs of our patients and their families/carers first through communication and collaboration to facilitate a safe discharge from hospital. We provide a supportive environment for learners and place a heavy focus on teamwork to assist in facilitating the needs of our busy surgical ward. The Role: Supports and works collaboratively with less experienced members of the healthcare team and participates in orientation, precepting, clinical teaching, overseeing learning experiences, and goal setting for nursing novices. Is responsible for the clinical supervision, coaching, and assessment of nursing novices within 5B. You will need: Works in collaboration with and under the general direction and guidance of the Nurse Unit Manager and is accountable for providing a high standard of professional nursing care to patients, clients and their families or carers, working as a member of a team. Actively promotes and supports learning and development of novice practitioners through clinical coaching. Responsible for the ongoing management and the delivery of agreed outcomes pertaining to the clinical coach portfolio as agreed in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager. Details of appointment: Permanent part time, shift worker position, working up to 24 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. *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: $99,455 - $105,995 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4. 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. Benefits available to eligible candidates: 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. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in the relevant practice setting. Relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to the clinical area. Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g.: Australian College of Nursing, Australian College of Midwives, ACORN, ACCCN). For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Jenny LyonsPosition: Nurse Unit Manager - Ward 5BPhone number: (03) 67776636Email address: 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 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