The Team:
The Communicable Disease Prevention Unit (CDPU) comprises three divisions: Immunisation, Health Intelligence, and Response including Infection Prevention and Control. The CDPU has delegated statutory responsibility for aspects of the Public Health Act 1997 .
The Tasmanian Infection Prevention and Control Unit (TIPCU) provide evidence-based infection prevention and control advice, leadership and information on healthcare associated infections (HAIs) to health professionals, consumers and patients. We coordinate an established HAI surveillance program, provide infection prevention and control resources, education and training, are involved in the licensing of private hospitals, private day procedure units, private ambulance services and other establishments as part of an entire licencing process for private healthcare facilities and services, and represent Tasmania on National committees and working groups.
The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultants - Infection Prevention and Control is responsible for providing clinical leadership in infection prevention and control locally and nationally and administering statewide healthcare associated infection surveillance in Tasmania.
You will need:
* Demonstrated advanced level of clinical nursing expertise in infection prevention and control and healthcare associated infection prevention.
* Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to collaborate within an inter- disciplinary team and to consult, refer, liaise and negotiate on complex professional, clinical service and health systems issues.
* Demonstrated capacity to undertake research and develop and apply quality improvement principles and strategies in the infection prevention and control and healthcare associated infection prevention, with the ability to coordinate and integrate findings to support decision making, innovative thinking and objective analysis to achieve agreed outcomes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria for this position to address in your application.
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 means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 60.8 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.
Location: Hobart
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Professional development.
* 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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Current Driver’s Licence
* Relevant post tertiary qualification
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:
Application Guide:
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.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Gerri O'Rourke
Nurse Manager - Public Health Response and Infection Prevention
0457 048 113
geri.orourke@health.tas.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 13 July at 11:55pm
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