The Team
The Smoking Cessation Program is a small and cohesive team of nurses, passionate about bringing positive change to the health of Tasmanians. They provide both a clinical smoking cessation service as well as education to health professionals across the health sector.
You will need
- Highly developed knowledge and experience of contemporary evidence and clinical practice as it relates to smoking cessation interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, deliver, promote and evaluate education sessions and evidence-based smoking cessation interventions into routine health care practice through collaboration, demonstration and providing mentorship to other health professionals.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills and proven ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, and with care providers in the primary health setting. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and strategic networks for the development of the Smoking Cessation Program.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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 (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% 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
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant tertiary qualifications
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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.
Statement of Duties: CNC - Smoking Cessation Program G6.docx
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Nancy Westcott
Director of Nursing / Area Manager
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Smoking Cessation Program (529089)
🏢 Service Tasmania
📍 Hobart