Clinical Nurse Consultant

The Team:
"Paving the way for exemplary patient centred care through clinical excellence, innovation and professionalism" - Tasmanian Neurosurgical visions and values statement.
The Tasmanian Neurosurgical Unit is a level 6 statewide tertiary referral centre receiving both elective and emergency Neurosurgical and, in some instances, Neurology patients with a variety of clinical presentations.
The team on K8 W are made up of skilled Neurosurgical Nurses, Allied Health and Surgical Professionals.
Nurses on K8 W are afforded the opportunity to be exposed to and care for, varying levels of acuity with a total of 24 beds inclusive of 6 Neurosurgical High Dependency beds.
The team on K8 W strive for achieving care that is evidence- based practice informed and consumer driven.
Benefits of working within this team:
* State of the art Neurosurgical Unit with stand alone high dependency unit.
* Providing exemplary elective and emergency acute care as part of a state wide service.
* Practice collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in the management of tracheostomy patients.
* Hobart offers modern conveniences within a contemporary laid-back lifestyle.
* Hobart Offers world Heritage wilderness and pristine beaches on your doorstep.
The Role:

Clinical lead for the specialist consultancy service, RHH Tracheostomy Service which included the collection of data for the Global Tracheostomy Initiative.
Through the delivery of advanced nursing care leads tracheostomy case management across the acute phases of care for patients admitted to the RHH including facilitating multidisciplinary care across departments, wards, specialities, and sectors from presentation to discharge including rehabilitation.
Provides advice on relevant aspects of discharge planning and liaises with Community Service Providers and other hospitals including the facilitation of interhospital and interstate transfer and timely back transfer.

You will need:

Extensive experience with demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise in Neurosurgical Nursing; is patient/client focused, demonstrates self-awareness of the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, and demonstrates resilience in the delivery of safe and quality patient care.
Demonstrated ability to provide contemporary leadership together with the ability to initiate, guide and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to identify the learning needs of patients, carers and staff in relation to Neurosurgical conditions and the ability to develop, deliver and evaluate education activities that will meet those needs.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 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.
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum.
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.

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:

Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
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 $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

Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (WWCR)

Current Drivers Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

A minimum of 5 years' experience as a senior Registered Nurse within Neurosurgery.

A minimum of 5 years' clinical experience in tracheostomy management.

Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications.

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:

Clinical Nurse Consultant -Neurosurgery G6.docx

Application Guide:

Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.
*Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Jakalyn Gatward Acting Nurse Unit Manager0409073******************@ths.tas.gov.au
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