Overview
The Endoscopy Unit is a specialised component of the Short Stay Suite within the Perioperative Precinct. A fast paced, high turnover unit providing learning opportunities across a diverse range of endoscopy nursing skill sets. You will strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality nursing care in partnership with patients, families and other health professionals.
The Role: Take a lead role in improving how care is delivered in the Endoscopy Unit, using best practice to support learning, research, and high-quality outcomes.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Clinical Practice and Standards (Endoscopy):
* Provides advanced clinical leadership, direction, and change management to facilitate progression of strategic objectives for the Endoscopy Unit through the development and implementation of standards of practice, models of care, service policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Provides advanced clinical expertise and leadership in patient safety and quality initiatives within the Endoscopy Unit and offers specialist advice, information, and consultation to staff to meet statutory, policy and regulatory requirements related to safety and quality including the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
You will need
* Extensive experience with a demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise in endoscopy nursing.
* Demonstrated ability to provide contemporary leadership that facilitates ongoing development of clinical practice, with the ability to initiate, guide and motivate a multidisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of innovation and change development, quality improvement and clinical risk management activities to address emerging service needs in relation to Safety and Quality.
* Demonstrated ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice through planning, quality improvement and research.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees hospitals across the state and provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania offers natural beauty and a lifestyle that supports strong connections with colleagues and patients, with opportunities to pursue a health career in the public health system while contributing to the community.
Details of appointment
Fixed term, full time, day worker position, up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately twelve (12) months. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill similar vacancies.
Salary and benefits
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum. Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances may be available:
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging with a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other eligible benefits.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* Professional development and accelerated pathways
* Leave entitlements including study leave and Professional Development Support
* Fitness Passport – 40+ facilities across Tasmania for a weekly rate per person or family
More information about Employee Benefits is available; references to internal links have been omitted here.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria include relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Note: Refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
How to apply
Apply online by clicking the Apply button and completing 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 is not required.
For more information
For further details, contact the provided nurse unit manager. If information is required, applicants are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for vacancy details.
Madeline Paine
Nurse Unit Manager
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