Clinical Nurse Consultant - Sexual Health (501272L2) Australia, Tas
Oct 25, 2024
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.
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that the Department of Health does. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication, cultivating 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.
The Role:
Within a Primary Health Care Framework, Agency policies, legal requirements, and professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Sexual Health will:
Provide professional advanced clinical leadership and expertise in the provision of clinical advice, assessment, and interventions based on best practice in the health care management of Sexual Health Services clients within the defined community practice area.
Undertake a broad consultative role by initiating and maintaining a comprehensive network with community and support groups, professional associates, and developing professional collaborative linkages with other health professionals across the acute and community sectors, working as part of the multidisciplinary community health team and in close collaboration with clients, General Practitioners (GP), and Specialists.
Implement evidence-based practices through teaching, research, policy and protocol development, and through direct example within the practice setting.
The Team:
Part of the Tasmanian Health Service, the Statewide Sexual Health Service works collaboratively to deliver quality sexual health care to the Tasmanian population statewide with clinics in Hobart (Clinic 60), Launceston (Clinic 34), and Devonport outreach (Clinic 23).
Details of Appointment:
Permanent, part-time, day worker position, working 45.6 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 - $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 Services) Agreement 2023 .
You'll have access to a salary package of a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum.
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
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.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on Essential requirements, Desirable requirements, and pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
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 the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What It Is Like Working at the Department of Health:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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