Clinical Nurse Consultant - Continence (Relief) (527192)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Tasmanian public health service seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Continence (Relief) to lead nursing practice and patient management across Northern Tasmania. The role involves planning, implementing and evaluating care plans, and contributing to staff education and protocol development.

You will drive quality improvement, support risk management and work within a collaborative primary health team to deliver excellent continence care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Experience in continence care or relevant field is desirable.
• Commitment to professional development and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical leader in nursing practice and patient management planning.
• Develop, document and review protocols to improve continence services.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and clinical risk management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Nursing education

Quality improvement

Education

RN qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Continence (Relief) (527192)

• Australia, Tas

Medicine Casual - Fixed Term

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Community Continence Service is a collaborative, inclusive and supportive team that is part of Primary Health North. This service provides care and assessment across Northern Tasmania to deliver excellence in healthcare relating to continence to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers. The Continence Service is a family friendly workplace that values work life balance, encourages and supports career enhancement and growth.

The Role

• Act as clinical leader in contemporary nursing practice in the delivery of nursing services through the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient management plans; the provision of staff education and input into patient care as required across the northern region of Tasmania.
• In conjunction with team members, devise, document, implement and review protocols, guidelines and procedures to enhance services to patients receiving care. Implement changes in practice as a result of research and best practice recommendations.
• Promote the use of continuous quality improvement processes for clients requiring continence care services to achieve positive clinical outcomes, including the fostering and supporting of a clinical risk management framework in a community based clinical practice setting.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of 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

Fixed term, casual, day worker position working as and when required, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 24 months.

*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.

$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 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 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Current Driver's Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or working towards post graduate studies in continence

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.

*applications from Recruitment 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.

Name: Sarah Mineall
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Specialist Community Nursing Services
Phone number: 03 6777 4656
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

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 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.