Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Rapid Response Service (532865)
Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Primary Health North West
Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 18 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5
Salary: $106,570 to $112,440 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Part Time
Region:
North West
Location:
48 Water Street, Ulverstone
The North West Community Rapid Response Service is seeking dedicated nurses to join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The Team:
* ComRRS NW provides a rapid acute response to those in the community with an acute illness, injury or exacerbation of a pre-existing complex/chronic condition.
* Work with a dynamic team consisting of NUM, CNC, NP's, CNS's & RN's in close collaboration with local GP's in a hospital avoidance model providing care to clients in their homes (including RACF's) and community clinics.
* No night-shift; the service operates seven days/week 0730-2130.
The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Rapid Response Service (CNS):
* Is responsible for clinical leadership in the development, provision and evaluation of the Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) 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 ComRRS team, community nurses and to people in their homes who have been referred to ComRRS.
* 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).
Details of appointment:
Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from March 2025 until May 2026. *Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
* Current Driver’s Licence
Desirable Criteria:
* Post Graduate qualification in Community Nursing or working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
* 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.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent 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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