Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (529506) - Department of Acute Inpatient ServicesDepartment of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Hospitals North - Qlty & Ptnt Safety
Applications 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
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 pro rata, per annum.
Employment type:Part Time
Region:North
Location:3/39 Frankland St, Launceston
Seeking 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 Acute Inpatient 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 and provide 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 speciality 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.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023. 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 – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.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: Contact: Morag McPherson
Position: Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Phone: (03) 6777 4864
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. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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