The Team
The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high‐performing, outcomes‐focused team that supports the advancement of the nursing and midwifery professions to enable the delivery of high‐quality healthcare to the Tasmanian community.
The Role
Under the broad direction of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (CNMO), the Project/Research Nurse will:
* Manage and coordinate nursing and midwifery projects that contribute to the strategic objectives of the Department of Health (DoH).
* Be responsible for undertaking robust research activities that contribute to nursing and midwifery policy or projects.
* Utilise a highly developed understanding of the nursing and midwifery professions and the healthcare sector to manage projects.
* Establish and maintain consultative links internally within the Departments; with community and industry representatives; and other external stakeholders for the achievement of strategic objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
* A broad and demonstrated understanding of the current healthcare system and knowledge of national and international trends relating to the nursing and midwifery professions, workforce and service delivery.
* High‐level analytical, conceptual, strategic, research and creative skills and the ability to apply these within political, industrial and organisational environments.
* Proven ability to apply rigorous project‐management methodology in managing a broad range of projects to meet agreed time, cost and quality outcomes.
Eligibility
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Desirable criteria:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications.
* Current Driver's Licence.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, full‐time day‐worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately twelve (12) months. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
Salary: $118,297 to $125,543 per annum. The Employer's 12% superannuation contribution is in addition to this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
Allowances
* Postgraduate allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Benefits
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.
* Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status," providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
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