Project Nurse - CHaPS

The role:

• Responsible for robust, high level research with a local, national and international focus to inform the requirements of policy and projects relevant to the Child Health and Parenting Service. Research includes critical analysis; networking; development of recommendations; and reporting.
• Develop project plans that consider and incorporate the current political, social and professional environment locally, nationally and internationally. Project planning includes:

• Research and critical analysis
• Sound governance arrangements
• Development of project milestones
• Risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Effective consultation and communication strategies.
• Liaise, consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development and project management including project evaluation.
• Lead, coordinate, and support project-related committees, including preparation of high level documentation for various stakeholders.

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, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 8 January 2025
*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.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• 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 or Midwife
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary 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
Applicant Guide
For more information
Jennifer Dumas
Assistant Director of Nursing - Clinical Service Integration
Phone: 0419 399 190
E-mail:
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