Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Vascular Access (526254)Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General HospitalApplications must be submitted by Sunday 23 February, 2025 11:55 PM AESTAward/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6$114,851 to $121,886 pro rata, per annumEmployment type:Part TimeRegion:NorthLocation:LGH Charles Street, LauncestonSeeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant - Renal Vascular Access (CNC) to provide clinical leadership and expertise within a multidisciplinary team located at the North West Renal Satellite Unit to improve the quality and continuity of care and support provided to clients.The Team:The CNC – Renal Vascular Access RN will work in partnership with the Consultant Nephrologist, Nurse Unit Manager, Renal nursing staff, Chronic Kidney Disease CNC, Vascular Surgical Team, Specialist Clinic staff, Radiology team and other multidisciplinary team members at the Launceston General Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital.
This service will support patients attending the Renal Unit facilities and satellite units of the northern region who are undergoing dialysis or about to start dialysis.The Role:Provide clinical leadership, consultancy, and authoritative expertise in clinical care and interventions, including knowledge and guidance for individual case management, regarding renal vascular access for all referred patients.Work to ensure development of nursing practices are consistent with the broader renal specialisation and addressing inconsistencies between nursing practice and policy.Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and protocols regarding renal vascular access, while ensuring an evidence-based nursing service through regular literature review.Develop and provide the delivery of patient care with respect to renal vascular access surveillance, monitoring and management through promotion of quality improvement activities, including staff competencies, audits, and data collection.Details of appointment:Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 56 hours per fortnight, from as soon as we can onboard you.
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: $114,851 to $121,886 pro rata per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Benefits available to eligible candidates:Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.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.Desirable Criteria:A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse with Renal experience.Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications in renal nursing.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.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.Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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