Clinical Manager - Agency Workforce

This newly created position, Clinical Manager - Agency Workforce, has been designed to support the clinical, educational and operational requirements of Tasmania's largest nursing agencies, Nurseline and Pulse Nursing Employment. With over 20 years of experience providing agency nurses to the acute hospital, aged care and community sectors, we have developed a strong reputation for employing only the most suitable and qualified on-hired and permanent nurses. The Clinical Manager - Agency Workforce will provide Nursing and Pulse Nursing Employments' nurses with the highest level of clinical support and education to ensure contemporary healthcare practices remain the bedrock of our operation. They will work closely with the State Nursing Manager to ensure our nurses continue to meet the highest level of clinical expertise and demonstrate the required levels of clinical practice. They will provide in-field preceptorship support to graduates, the transitioning or newly arrived overseas nurses. They will work closely with our clients Nursing Unit Manager and Facility Managers to ensure our agency nurses have the same opportunities for induction and ongoing educational support as a client-employed nurse. To be consider for the role, the Clinical Manager - Agency Workforce, will be able to demonstrate: Effective clinical governance and leadership in a past acute and aged care environmentPast mentoring support of a nursing workforce to ensure high standards of clinical performance and outcomes are achievedPrior experience working with Facility or Nursing Unit Managers, medical practitioners, allied health professionals and community services to ensure optimal service delivery.Insights to the training and educational requirements of an Agency Workforce and the engagement of appropriate delivery partnersThe ability to undertake clinical evaluations and performance reviewsSound understanding of clinical care documentation and systemsAn adherence to WHS legislation and monitoring of safe work environmentsA contemporary approach to injury and risk mitigationEssential 5+ years of clinical experienceRegistered Nurse with current and applicable registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).Practical application of the Aged Care Act 1997 and the Quality-of-Care Principles 2014 to the clinical area of nursing and personal careExcellence communication and judgementUnrestricted drivers licence as statewide travel is requiredThis role is being offered as a full-time permanent opportunity and could be based in either Launceston or Hobart. Depending on support requirements, some out of normal hours will be required as well as the need for regular statewide travel. All applicants must provide a one-page Covering Letter outlining their past experience and alignment to role. A Position Description will be available to interested applicants. Should you like to know more about how you could contribute to the Nurseline and Pulse Nursing Employment agency nursing team, please reach out to Nick Prokopiec on 0419 425 168 or nprokopiec@searsonbuck.com.au