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Form of work
SalaryThe Primary Health North Continence team:
- Aims to strengthens health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals in line with the CARE values.
- Delivering personalised care
- Being innovative
- Having a supportive team environment
- Providing education and resources for other health professionals
This is an advanced clinical practice role with responsibility for coordinating the delivery of Continence Services across a broad community practice setting. The role will monitor the team's clinical load, allocate staffing resources in accordance with clinical practice experience and service priorities and provide clinical expertise in the management of more complex cases.
Support an integrated approach to service delivery by developing effective links with other public and community-based health service providers and promote community awareness in relation to continence services.
Work collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager - Community Specialist Nursing Services in the evaluation, planning and development of continence services for the northern region of Tasmania and in the operational functioning of the service.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing from 6 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.
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.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Holds or working towards post graduate studies in continence.
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
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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.
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
Sarah Mineall
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Specialist Community Nursing Service
Phone: (03) 6777 4656
E-mail: sarah.mineall@ths.tas.gov.au
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