Project Nurse - Clinical Application Specialist (528255)
Department of Health
System Management and Reform
SMR - Monitoring Reporting & Analysis
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 20 July, 2025 11:55 PM
Sunday 20 July, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
South
Location:
Exciting opportunity for a Project Nurse to join the Department of Health
The Role:
The MCAP (Making Care Appropriate for Patients) is a clinical utilisation review software tool which utilises clinical data to assist in determining whether a patient is in the correct level of care and identifies any delays to the care or within the health system. The Project Nurse – Clinical Application Specialistprovides clinical nursing experience in the review, development and implementation of practice policies and protocols relating to the use of MCAP within Hospitals North.
You will need:
- Advanced clinical nursing knowledge, including the operational aspects of patient flow and service improvement.
- Broad knowledge of contemporary health information management practices and understanding of how a clinical utilisation review tool can be utilised to integrate and enhance service delivery and patient flow objectives.
- High level analytical, conceptual, strategic, research and creative skills and the ability to understand the political, social and organisational environment.
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, full time, day worker position, working76hours 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. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance withNurses 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
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 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.
*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.
Vicki Sherburd
Acting Director Monitoring Reporting and Analysis
03 6166 1025
vicki.sherburd@health.tas.gov.au
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Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
South
Location:
Exciting opportunity for a Project Nurse to join the Department of Health
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:
Full Time
Region:
South
Location:
Exciting opportunity for a Project Nurse to join the Department of Health
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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