- The Clinical Nurse Consultant provides clinical leadership and expertise within a multidisciplinary team located at the Renal North West Satellite Unit to improve the quality and continuity of care and support provided to clients.
- This includes:
- Working in partnership with Consultant Nephrologists, Nurse Unit Manager, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Nurses and the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality nursing service and patient management in a satellite Renal Unit.
- The provision of clinical leadership, and authoritative expertise in clinical care and interventions, as well as knowledge and guidance for individual case management, across renal replacement therapies including Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and Transplantation.
- Working in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure development of nursing practices within the Satellite Unit are consistent with the broader renal specialisation and addressing inconsistencies between nursing practice and policy.
The Renal North West Satellite Unit:
- Great work life balance: Monday to Friday day work with rotational on call.
- Nurse led Outpatient Clinical Environment
- Opportunity to work collaboratively with the entire renal team including Nurses, Consultants, Social Work and Allied Heath to provide a holistic approach to the provision of renal vascular access planning and management.
Permanent, full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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. 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 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.
A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse with Renal experience.
Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications in Renal nursing. * 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.
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
Jennifer Reynolds
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - North West Renal Satellite Unit
Phone: (03) 6477 7746
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