The role:
- Provide leadership and management to the statewide Operational and Clinical Informatics teams working within CHaPS, including coordinating, informing and monitoring all aspects relating to operational planning, sustainability and service development of the Statewide Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS).
- Work closely with other members of the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) team to coordinate, and evaluate, clinical input into the wide variety of project tasks, from the various technical, operational and policy contributors, to ensure congruency with the overall service approach.
- Provide senior leadership and expert professional advice to the Nursing Director on clinical systems improvement and Clinical Service models to inform improvements in service planning and design, including high level support and authoritative, specialist advice to the Nursing Director and Executive leadership team on both strategic and operational matters related to the delivery of Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) Services.
- Establish and maintain mutually productive relationships and negotiate high level agreements with both internal and external stakeholders, and facilitate partnerships with key stakeholders across the DoH, advocating for data integration, information and knowledge sharing.
- As system owner for the Child Health and Parenting Service (CHaPS) Information Management System, manage the development, operation and reporting for clinical, administrative, medico-legal and planning purposes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
- This role provides senior leadership to Child Health and Parenting Services with a focus on clinical systems and informatics.
- The Child Health Parenting Service is the core primary health provider of Child and Family Health Nursing services across Tasmania, including growth and developmental screening, parenting support and targeted family support.
- Contribute to strategic planning and future direction for a dynamic organisation, striving to deliver lifelong positive outcomes for Tasmanian children and their families.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing on 15 May 2024
*notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.
Location: Statewide, Tasmania
Your primary work location may be located in the Southern, Northern or North Western Region.
Salary: $134,445 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
- Current Working with Children Registration
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Elizabeth Berry
Acting Nursing Director, CHaPS
Phone: 0457 208 ***
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