Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety (529505) Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Hospitals North - Qlty & Ptnt Safety
Applications must be submitted by Friday 06 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 pro rata, per annum
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: 3/39 Frankland St, Launceston
The Team: The Hospitals North Quality and Patient Safety Service is focused on creating an environment where improving patient outcomes is at the centre of all activity.
The Quality and Patient Safety Service upholds and promotes Hospitals North's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The team prides itself on being supportive and enabling of all members to develop and advance in this specialty area. The team has a patient-centred focus, fostering a positive patient safety culture to improve patient outcomes and experience. The Role: Support the Department of Sub Acute and Ambulatory Care Leadership team to develop and implement departmental quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experience. Drive department-level initiatives to address specific areas of concern relating to quality, clinical treatment, patient/client safety, risk management, and progress accreditation requirements. Access, monitor, and evaluate department-level clinical data and indicators as required and provide relevant advice and recommendations to the leadership team. Drive the use of co-design and consumer engagement within the department and champion the use of Patient Experience Data to focus improvement opportunities. Details of Appointment: Permanent part time, day worker, working 64 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 and Benefits: Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 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. Minimum Requirements: 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.
Application Process: 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.
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For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:
Name: Morag McPherson
Position: Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Phone: (03) 6777 4864
E-mail:
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. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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