Clinical Nurse Consultant - Racf Liaison Nurse (528828)

The role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - RACF Liaison Nurse role is an exciting new initiative to assist patients and their families navigate the pathways from Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) to Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) in a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.

You'll be based in the Integrated Operations Centre:

• The Integrated Operations Centre (IOC) is located on the Ground Floor, C Block, RHH. The IOC is a coordination hub that ensures the right person receives the right care in the most appropriate setting.
• The IOC at RHH has integrated services that work together and provide excellence in health care to ensure a smooth patient journey across the care continuum, connecting our patients to the right level of care is our priority.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time or part time, shift-worker positions working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately 9 months. 

*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 - $118,336 per annum pro rata. 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.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type 
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum 
• Salary range is in accordance with the Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification and/or recent extensive nursing experience relevant to the role.

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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. 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

• 528828, 528820 CNC - RACF Liaison Nurse Grade 6 (March 2024) CSU.pdf
• 528828, 528820 CNC - RACF Liaison Nurse Grade 6 (March 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information (Contact Officer)

Patricia Bailey

Position: Acting ADON Integrated Operations Centre RHH  
Phone:  0439 490 ***
E-mail: ***************@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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