Clinical Nurse Consultant - Medication Safety (523985)
Australia, TasJan 8, 2025About Tasmania GovernmentAbout the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.The Safe Medication Practice Unit team sits under Statewide Hospital Pharmacy as a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Pharmacists, nurses, and a medical lead who champion medication safety in the THS by empowering the healthcare team and consumers through the following measures:Advancing medication safety through a just cultureCollaborating to identify opportunities for quality system improvement from medication-related incidents, near-misses, and adverse drug eventsKeeping abreast of national and international improvement strategies for enhancing safe medication practiceSupporting the implementation of evidence-based medication safety practicesThe Role:The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Medication Safety will:Take a lead role in the development and promotion of safe medication practices, working as a key team member of the Safe Medication Practice team to improve the safety and efficiency of patient care.Work with a significant degree of autonomy under the broad direction provided by the Nursing Director - Safe Medication Practice.Work in the Safe Medication Practice Unit, a subunit of the Statewide Hospital Pharmacy service; however, will be expected to maintain very close relationships with the other regional based Medication Safety members, forming part of the greater statewide team.Promote and facilitate the advancement of evidenced-based practice in relation to medication safety within the clinical setting.Support hospital-wide and statewide multidisciplinary activities and programs that improve medication safety.Develop and implement clinical policy and guidelines with regards to National guidelines, legislated governance, and National Clinical Standards and best practice in relation to medication safety.Provide high-level medication safety practice development, education, and strategies in collaboration with the clinical workforce to achieve best health care outcomes.Work as part of a statewide multidisciplinary team that supports the advancement of Safe Medication Practices.You will need:Demonstrated high-level clinical expertise and competence in medication safety, with an understanding of the related safety principles that ensure optimal health service outcomes.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement and clinical risk management activities.Demonstrated track record of success in implementing multidisciplinary medication safety initiatives.Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills and proven ability to educate, influence, and be credible to a range of health care clinicians and consumers.Demonstrated ability to apply acquired knowledge and utilization of research/evidence in the practice environment to achieve quality patient outcomes.Details of appointment:Permanent, part-time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Salary:
$114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.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: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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Desirable Criteria:Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications.Current Driver's Licence.What it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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