Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (523211)
Australia, Tas
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety contributes to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety service through the provision of high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare both internally and externally, by supporting the clinical areas to operate effective clinical services in accordance with the Department of Health and Quality and Patient Safety objectives.
The Team:
Be part of a small, dynamic team
Our focus is on excellence in supporting our mental health services
Our objective is to continually improve on the services we deliver
You will need:
Broad clinical and operational experience within a complex health care environment encompassing acute, sub-acute and primary health services; with a demonstrated understanding of patient safety.
Extensive knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient safety and accreditation processes including risk management, undertaking investigations, National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and other accreditation related standards and 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.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of 12 months.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary:
$114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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
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 the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Gail Ward
Group Director - FMHS & CPHS
0458 164 301
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What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, 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.
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