Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (523208)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - OOT Exec Dir of MedS
Applications must be submitted by Friday 06 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
$111,506 to $118,336 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Part Time
Region:South
Location:The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety contributes to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety Service through provision of high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare both internally and externally by supporting the clinical areas to operate effective clinical services in accordance with the national safety and quality standards and the Department of Health Quality and Safety objectives.
The Role: Actively participate in Quality and Patient Safety Processes including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.Provide clinical advice, leadership, support and direction in the development and implementation of systems supporting effective quality care through the management of patient feedback, risk management, measurements of performance and outcomes, appropriate benchmarking, mentoring and advice on clinical practice issues.Coordinate, and facilitate as necessary, complaints and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and serious safety event investigations.Monitor and report on investigation progress outcomes and implementation of recommendations.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Come and join our fantastic team: This is your opportunity to join the Quality & Patient Safety Service (South), we are a dynamic and growing team based in the Hobart CBD. The focus of our department is to lead the implementation of safety and quality programs and support Hospitals South to monitor quality improvement, providing the best possible care for our patients and their support networks. As part of our team, you will be working across multiple national standards and alongside an amazing and diverse group who are passionate about the Tasmanian Health Service CARE values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 19 September 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 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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: 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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. *Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered. Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Sharon Groves
Position: Acting Director Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Phone number: 0408 853 273
Email address: ******
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.
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