Clinical Nurse Consultant-Perioperative Services (529666)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Part Time
Region:North
Location:LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Provide clinical nursing leadership in a contemporary acute care practice setting including advanced nursing care within the scope of practice.
The Team:The LGH Department of Surgical and Perioperative Service has an embedded interdisciplinary model of care utilising evidence-based best practice to provide best care to the people of Northern Tasmania.The Perioperative CNC role is a newly created position to support both the emergency and elective surgical patient journeys with consistency and dedicated excellence.The successful applicant will be a pivotal member of the surgical team working in close collaboration with other perioperative staff.The Role:Provide clinical nursing leadership in a contemporary acute care practice setting including advanced nursing care within the scope of practice.In collaboration with the Nursing Director Surgical and Perioperative Services and Surgical Nurse Unit Managers (NUM), undertake nursing assessments, contribute to planning, and coordinate the delivery of services to patients admitted to the surgical units and wards.Support the Emergency Surgical Patient Journey including patients under an Interim Inpatient Management Plan (IIMP), enabling the transition of patients IIMP to the surgical wards and Units working in collaboration with clinical staff in the Emergency Department.Develop effective relationships with other service providers across the hospital and within the community to improve services and service access.Actively incorporate teaching, practice-based research, and quality activities within the role to improve standards of care.Collaborative Care in Surgery:You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, supporting perioperative medicine in a surgical setting, to ensure high-quality care during the perioperative period.
Skill Development & Growth:The role provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate specialized skills and knowledge within a clinical nurse consultant framework, with access to continuous professional development both within the organization and externally.
Supportive Work Environment:The LGH Department of Surgery emphasizes the organization's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Excellence, and Respect to create a positive and supportive environment, aiming to achieve quality patient outcomes whilst supporting staff reach their professional aspirations.
Details of Appointment:Permanent, part-time, shift worker (fully rotational) position, working 24 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible with a mutually agreed upon date.
*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:$114,851 to $121,886 pro rata, per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.Allowances:In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification typeSalary Packaging: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.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.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.Essential Criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered NurseWorking with Children RegistrationDesirable Criteria:Holds or is working towards a relevant post-graduate qualification in the clinical field or qualifications deemed equivalentNote: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment check.
Application Process: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.
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