Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals SthHospitals Sth - Medical & Cancer ServsApplications must be submitted by Friday 22 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6Employment type:Part TimeRegion:SouthLocation:Royal Hobart HospitalThe Department of Health is seeking a motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their team in Neurology/Stroke located at Royal Hobart Hospital.The Role:To provide high-level nursing support, liaison, and leadership in the assessment and management of neurological patients in outpatient and ambulatory settings, particularly for neuroimmunological conditions (such as multiple sclerosis) with scope to extend to other conditions.You will need:Demonstrated specialist clinical knowledge in defined neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology, epilepsy or neuromuscular conditions, and the ability to apply this knowledge in screening, management, safety monitoring, phone advice, education and support of patients with such conditions.Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, communication, both written and verbal, mediation and conflict resolution skills, and a proven ability to educate, influence and be credible to a range of health professionals and consumers.Well-developed and strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team and to consult, refer, liaise and negotiate on complex professional, clinical service and health systems issues.Demonstrated high-level problem solving, conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to make independent and collaborative judgments.Demonstrated commitment to undertake professional development, quality improvement, audit, database entry and collation, and research activities as required, and effectively initiate and implement change in practice based on results of such activities or new information.Details of appointment:Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 32 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.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: $111,506 to $118,336 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annumPost Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification typeBenefits available to eligible candidates: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 – 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.For more information:Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact:Bronwen NeelyAssistant Director of Nursing MaCS(03) 6166 7805bronwen.neely@ths.tas.gov.auWhat 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. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health does.We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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