Address- Australia, Tas
- May 15, 2024
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...
As an advanced clinical practitioner within Statewide Forensic Medical Service, the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Forensic (Coronial) Nurse, reports operationally to the Director Statewide Forensic Medical Service (SFMS) and State Forensic Pathologist and undertakes work as directed by the Director SFMS and State Forensic Pathologist (SFP), Approved Pathologists, and Magistrates in The Magistrates Court Coronial Division (Coroners).
The role works within best practice framework and in accordance with national policies, guidelines, and requirements as per judicial and health systems.
Provide specialist advice and direction, formal case reviews and any other documentation as requested by the SFP and Coroner on deaths requiring investigation under the Tasmanian Coroners Act 1995 within the scope of nursing practice. Where reported deaths to the Coroner are of apparent natural causes, facilitate the issue of the Medical Certificates of the Cause of Death (MCCD) as directed by the SFP, SFMS and Coroners.
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 full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing asap.
*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.
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Hold or working towards relevant Post Graduate qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
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
- 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.
Director - Statewide Forensic Medical Services
Phone: (03) 6166 2***
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