Registered Nurse - National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) Follow-Up (531030)Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 26 January, 2025 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 3-4
Employment type:Part Time
Region:South
Location:4/25 Argyle St, Hobart
Exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Department of Health!
The Team: The Tasmanian Bowel Cancer Prevention Program (TBCPP) provides local operational oversight of Australia's population-based bowel cancer screening program, the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).
This includes:
Overseeing local promotion, campaign development, and recruitment initiatives to encourage increased participation in the NBCSP;Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the effectiveness of the NBCSP;Leading and participating in quality improvement activities to improve the functioning of the NBCSP, both locally and nationally;Supporting program participants with a positive screening result toward safe and timely diagnostic assessment;Contributing to the strategic direction and policy development for the NBCSP.The Role: Operating as part of a small team, this role is responsible for the statewide follow-up of NBCSP participants in Tasmania who have had a positive faecal occult blood test (FOBT) result to minimise undue delays in bowel cancer diagnoses, help minimise participant uncertainty, and ultimately contribute to better patient outcomes.
You will need: Knowledge and skills, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and skills, in the areas of bowel cancer pathogenesis, histopathology, population screening and/or cancer screening.Well-developed computing skills/practical working knowledge of register and database software applications.Highly developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to successfully liaise with clients, community members, program staff and other members of the health care team.Knowledge and skills to support the development and maintenance of policy documents and quality improvement processes in relation to Follow-Up processes.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: Permanent part time, day worker position, working 45 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: $78,179 to $105,995 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 (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type.Salary 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.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver's Licence.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents 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.
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 the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Alyce Francis
Nurse Manager - Tasmanian Bowel Cancer Prevention Program
(03) 6166 8970
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