Nursing Director - Critical Care Services (529761)Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General HospitalApplications must be submitted by Monday 07 April, 2025 11:55 PMAward/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 8, Level 5$159,884 per annumEmployment type:Full TimeRegion:NorthLocation:LGH Charles Street, LauncestonThe Nursing Director - Critical Care will have a collaborative working relationship with the Nursing Director Acute Medicine and Nursing Director Sub Acute and Ambulatory Services. This collaborative relationship will ensure the operational plans of each DoM stream are aligned. Provide effective leadership and management of nursing staff and services. Within Critical Care Services at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), in consultation with the Director – Department of Medicine. Lead patient care in an inter-professional environment to achieve the defined objectives of Acute Medicine Stream within the DoM.The Team:As part of the Launceston General Hospital Department of Medicine leadership team, this role will work with all of our services to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Northern Tasmanian community.The Role:Provide effective leadership and management of nursing staff and services.Lead patient care in an inter-professional environment to achieve the defined objectives of Acute Medicine Stream within the DoM.Ensure the operational plans of each DoM stream are aligned through collaboration with nursing directors.You will need:Direct the operational activities of designated clinical services consistent with Hospitals North objectives.Assist in the development and application of clinical management policies, protocols and guidelines.Manage clinical and corporate risk within the established framework whilst ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.Why Tasmania:The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, providing community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.Details of appointment:Permanent full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 March 2025.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 vacancies.Salary: $159,884 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type.Benefits available to eligible candidates:Payment of $15,000 staged over three years for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate.Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas.Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:Name: Alexander SmeatonPosition: Executive Director Operations & PerformancePhone number: 0499 794 824Email address: alexander.smeaton@ths.tas.gov.auWhat it is like working at the Department of Health?Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values of 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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