Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety and Quality (527202)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer Servs
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 19 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:Part Time
Region:South
Location:Royal Hobart Hospital
Exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Department of Health!
The Role: The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety and Quality contributes to the successful positioning of the clinical stream through the provision of high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare both internally and externally, by supporting the clinical streams to operate effective clinical services in accordance with the Agency and Patient Safety objectives.
Responsibilities: Apply a clinical perspective to all facets of the Patient Safety Service across the Medical and Cancer Services Stream.Lead and monitor the safety event monitoring program including identification and investigation of serious incidents and implementation of ratified recommendations.Facilitate and lead the introduction, implementation and monitoring of patient safety and quality initiatives across the Medical and Cancer Services Stream.Coordinate patient feedback whilst ensuring appropriate and timely responses.You will need: Broad clinical and operational experience within a complex health care environment encompassing acute and subacute health services; with a demonstrated understanding of patient safety.Extensive knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement and accreditation processes including risk management, undertaking investigations, preparation of witness statements, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and other accreditation activities.Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders with a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate staff.Knowledge of legal requirements and relevant policies and procedures relating to patient safety and the practice setting.Experience in the areas of data collection and analysis and the ability to produce high-level written reports and correspondence.Details of appointment: Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 24 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. *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: 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.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Colin Banks
Nursing Director - Medical and Cancer Services
(03)6166 6738
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What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and 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.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements before applying.
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