Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (529504) - Department of Surgical and Perioperative ServicesDepartment of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthHospitals North - Qlty & Ptnt SafetyApplications must be submitted by Sunday 17 November, 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 annumEmployment type:Part TimeRegion:NorthLocation:3/39 Frankland St, LauncestonSeeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety to contribute to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety service through the provision of high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare.The Role:Support the Department of Surgical and Perioperative Services leadership team to develop and implement departmental quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experience.Drive department level initiatives to address specific areas of concern relating to quality, clinical treatment, patient/client safety, risk management, and progress accreditation requirements.Access, monitor and evaluate department level clinical data and indicators as required, providing relevant advice and recommendations to the leadership team.Drive the use of co-design and consumer engagement within the department and champion the use of Patient Experience Data to focus improvement opportunities.The Team:Hospitals North Quality and Patient Safety Service is focused on creating an environment where improving patient outcomes is at the centre of all activity. By continually monitoring and improving care processes, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction, we will support clinicians to provide high quality, best practice evidenced care and strive for excellence.The Quality and Patient Safety Service upholds and promotes Hospitals North's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.The team prides itself on being supportive and enabling of all members to develop and advance in this specialty area.The team has a patient centred focus, fostering a positive patient safety culture to improve patient outcomes and experience.Details of appointment:Permanent part time, day worker, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Benefits available to eligible candidates: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.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.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.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Morag McPherson, Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, at or diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr