Position details Applications close: Wednesday 6 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5 Employment type: Full Time, Multiple FTE - F/T & P/T positions, Part Time Region: North West Location: 48 Water Street, Ulverstone Job description: The North West Community Rapid Response Service is seeking dedicated nurses to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.The role: Is responsible for clinical leadership in the development, provision and evaluation of the Community Rapid Response Service (Com RRS) in the North West (NW) Community Health Nursing Service that ensures optimal patient/client/family and community outcomes, under the supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager, Nurse Practitioner and CNC.Provides nursing expertise, case coordination, nursing management and education in the field of chronic/complex care to the Com RRS team, community nurses and to people in their homes who have been referred to Com RRS.Provides expertise and support in the management and care of people with illness, injury or exacerbation of a chronic health condition, within the community.In the absence of the Nurse Practitioner and CNC, is responsible for clinical leadership, decision making and care planning, within their scope of practice and experience, and in partnership with the person's General Practitioner (GP).For more information, please contact: Karen Pearce Position: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Community Rapid Response Service Phone: (03) 6477 7010 E-mail: Important information: The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you.It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for "Existing applicant login" where you can update your details.The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.#J-18808-Ljbffr