Address The role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety contributes to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety Service through the provision of high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare both internally and externally, by supporting the clinical areas to operate effective clinical services in accordance with the Department of Health and Quality and Patient Safety objectives.
The occupant will:
Apply a clinical perspective to all facets of the Quality and Patient Safety service.
Coordinate and monitor the safety event monitoring program including identification and investigation of serious incidents and implementation of ratified recommendations.
Facilitate and coordinate the introduction, implementation, and monitoring of Patient Safety initiatives across the agency.
Coordinate patient feedback whilst ensuring appropriate and timely responses.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Quality and Patient Safety Team:
If you like a challenge, have great energy and attitude, are organised, competent with computer systems and want to be part of a progressive team this could be the job for you.
The successful applicant will join a progressive multidisciplinary team, focused on safe, effective consumer centred care.
The successful applicant will be required to provide quality & safety advice and support across the Northwest region.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 2 August 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.
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 pro rata, 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
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications
Current Driver’s Licence
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
Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety G6 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
Generic Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety G6 (July 2023) CSU.docx
Applicant Guide
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx
For more information
Judy Taylor
Position: Nursing Director - Service Improvement (North West) Phone: (03) 6478 5352 / 0460 0843E-mail: judy.taylor@ths.tas.gov.au
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