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 OCNMO provides strategic leadership and professional practice advice on a diverse range of issues relating to nursing and midwifery, focusing on strategic planning, policy, workforce, research, education and training at local, national and international levels.
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 to achieve strategic objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
* Broad and demonstrated understanding of the current healthcare system and knowledge of national and international trends in nursing and midwifery, workforce and service delivery.
* High level analytical, conceptual, strategic, research and creative skills with 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.
Appointment Details
* Fixed‐term full‐time, day‐worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight.
* Commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months.
Salary
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum, plus a 12% superannuation contribution. Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
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 Carer Accredited Employer Status, providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
Eligibility
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications (desirable).
* Current Driver's Licence (desirable).
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