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The Team
The Intensive Care Unit within the LGH is an 11-bed dynamic medical/surgical unit that prides itself on delivering excellence in health care and improving outcomes for our workforce and the Tasmanian community.
The team has a strong, supportive culture and strives for high standards of care.
We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our clients, utilizing a range of treatment options such as mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy, advanced haemodynamic monitoring, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
The Role
The role of the Clinical Nurse Educator is to facilitate and support the development of the nursing workforce by planning, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education programmes in the clinical setting/ward/unit. As the successful CNE you will:
Plan, develop, implement and evaluate nursing education programmes and activities in the clinical setting, including core and mandatory programmes, in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, internal and external education providers, and coordinators as required.
Facilitate ongoing professional development within a learning and research culture, promoting person-centred inter-professional learning, and where delegated, contribute to relevant groups and committees.
Ensure the maintenance of records in accordance with organisational policy and programme requirements.
Consult and liaise with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide educational support and evaluation in relation to staff performance development plans.
Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
Duties
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing and ancillary staff education and professional development programmes and activities in the clinical setting, including core and mandatory programmes, in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, internal and external education providers and coordinators as required.
Promote and participate in quality improvement activities, including clinical risk management, to facilitate ongoing professional development within a learning and research culture.
Ensure maintenance of records of completion in accordance with organisational policy and programme requirements.
Liaise with the Nurse Unit Manager to provide educational support and evaluation in relation to staff performance development plans.
Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation's Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
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 building strong connections with colleagues and patients, and enjoying extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during your workday.
Details of Appointment
Permanent full-time, day-worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed upon date. Work hours are to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
$114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement ****.
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.
Your salary package also includes: 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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Eligibility
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Applicants should note that the following criteria are desirable:
Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Application Guide
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, programme, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: Generic Clinical Nurse Educator (LGH) G6 (July ****) CSU.docx
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep ****.docx
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.
Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Contact
For more information, please contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Bianca Jack
Position: Director of Nursing - Critical Care
Phone number:
Email address:
Operating Principles
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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