The Team
Join our award-winning team of Clinical Nursing and Midwifery Educators and Clinical Facilitators who work across the North West of Tasmania as patient safety guardians.
We build the clinical skills of the whole multidisciplinary team to respond to patient deterioration.
We develop innovative evidence-based programs to build the clinical competence of nurses across the spectrum of practice.
Participate in whole of health service simulation exercises.
Learn and grow with us.
The Role
Clinical Nurse Educator in the Medical Day Procedure Unit at Mersey Community Hospital is a day worker position specialising in providing education support to a team of oncology nurses who also provide complex day procedures to people living with chronic conditions such as motor neurone disease.
You will need
Expertise in oncology nursing
Teaching in clinical practice experience and knowledge
The ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
This role works closely with the Clinical Nurse Educators from the Northern Cancer Service, the Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Educators and the Central Venous Access Device Clinical Nurse Educators to ensure that staff in the Medical Day Procedure Unit are highly trained to manage complex oncology and medical patient day procedures.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
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 up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from May ****.
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
$118,297 to $125,543 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 ****.
Allowances
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
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.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****).
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:
Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications in education and/or clinical teaching and learning
Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications in the area of clinical/practice speciality as relevant to the position
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information regarding pre-employment check.
Documents
Statement of Duties: Generic Clinical Nurse Educator (North West) 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.
Only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
Contact
Joshua Aird
A/Nursing Director Education and Research
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