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.The Role:The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care provides clinical leadership and direction in planning, implementing and evaluating the provision of palliative care to effectively support the delivery of a community palliative care service provided by the Primary Health North West Area Services. The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care is responsible for:Providing clinical leadership and specialist clinical advice to nursing, medical and allied health staff including other health care providers and external stakeholders.Coordinating community palliative care clinical practices including palliative care assessment and treatment plans, psychosocial support and interventions.Leading the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines and service delivery options.The Team:Our SPCS NW team collaboratively manage the complex care of the palliative patient in all care settings. We offer a supportive and engaged team that is committed to continuing professional development to ensure that care is evidence based, and holistic. Our inclusive team deliver a reliable, resourceful and responsive consultative service for our patients, their carers and our colleagues. Our team work in a variety of settings from acute, community and RACF facilities across the north west of Tasmania.Work within a multidisciplinary team within varied environments.Opportunities for ongoing professional and career development.Work with a responsible consultative service.Details of appointment:Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight.Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from October 2024 until April 2025.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: $111,506 to $118,336 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives Tasmanian State Service Agreement 2023.Allowance: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.Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.Benefit available to eligible candidates:Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.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.Eligibility:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Current Driver's Licence.Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.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.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.Jacqueline MonsourNurse Unit Manager - Specialist Palliative Care6477 #J-18808-Ljbffr