Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Vascular Access (525887) Australia, Tas Oct 14, 2024 About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
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The Role: The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Vascular Access (CNC) provides clinical leadership and expertise within a multidisciplinary team located at the North West Renal Satellite Unit to improve the quality and continuity of care and support provided to clients.
Working in partnership with Consultant Nephrologists, Nurse Unit Manager, CNC Radiology team, Renal nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to provide an autonomous nursing service using advanced clinical judgment and knowledge for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and haemodialysis (HD) patients.
The role of the CNC is to:
Provide clinical leadership, and authoritative expertise in clinical care and interventions, including knowledge and guidance for individual case management, regarding renal vascular access for all referred patients.
Work in collaboration with the LGH CNC - Renal Vascular Access to maintain a single centre point of referral and co-ordination for all renal vascular access creation, management, and education.
Develop and provide the delivery of patient care with respect to renal vascular access surveillance, monitoring and management through promotion of quality improvement activities, including staff competencies, audits, and data collection.
Develop and support the delivery of patient and care giver education.
Work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager NW Renal and LGH CNC – Renal Vascular Access, to ensure development of nursing practices are consistent with the broader renal specialisation and addressing inconsistencies between nursing practice and policy.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team: Nurse led Outpatient clinical environment Excellent preceptor/mentor environment to advance to Specialist Renal Nursing Great work life balance; open 6 days a week Monday to Friday.
Why Tasmania The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
Details of appointment: Permanent, part time, day worker, working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as we can onboard you.
*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.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 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.
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Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
How to apply: Apply Online.
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You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact Kirby Wheatley, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Ph: , Email:
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