Clinical Nurse Consultant - Rehabilitation (523245)
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Mersey Community Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 02 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Part Time
Region:
North West
Location:
Mersey Community Hospital
The Department of Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their Rehabilitation team at the Mersey Community Hospital.
The Team:
The Rehabilitation Service Unit consists of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing patients' functional and cognitive abilities to improve independence and quality of life. We use an individualised patient-centred approach to meet the goals and outcomes mutually identified by the individual, their family, and therapy staff.
The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Rehabilitation will work within an Acute/Primary Health Care Framework, Agency policies, legal requirements, and professional competencies. Responsibilities include:
Providing professional advanced clinical leadership and expertise in the delivery of clinical advice, assessments, and interventions based on best practices in the health care management of patients requiring rehabilitation services.
Undertaking a consultative role by maintaining a comprehensive network with community and support groups, developing professional collaborative linkages with other health professionals across the acute and community sectors.
Implementing evidence-based practices through teaching, research, policy, and protocol development.
Details of Appointment:
Fixed term, part-time, day worker position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing from February 2025 until January 2026. Note: hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary:
$114,851 to $121,886 pro rata, per annum, with an 11.5% superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
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 may be available:
Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Benefits:
Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
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 – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Successful applicants must meet the essential criteria, including being registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
For more information, applicants are encouraged to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values at the Department of Health. We respect diversity and strongly encourage applicants from key communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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