Project Nurse - Clinical Application Specialist

The role:

• Utilising a strong background in clinical nursing practice to initiate, coordinate and conduct research to inform the requirements for the ongoing development of the system.
• Collaborate and negotiate with local stakeholders as required to undertake further system development, evaluation of change management processes and maintain high standards of data integrity.
• Liaise, consult and collaborate with other health professionals to improve, facilitate, inform, evaluate and coordinate the use of MCAP (Making Care Appropriate for Patients) system information statewide.
• Provide training of staff in the use of the MCAP (Making Care Appropriate for Patients) tool and the customisation of the system to meet their individual needs.
• Undertake clinical research, development of information and research projects to inform best practice standards as they relate to the MCAP (Making Care Appropriate for Patients) tool.

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 30 June 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: North West, 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

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
Kylie Rinaldi
Project Manager - Statewide Access and Patient Flow Program
Phone: (03) 6166 1897
E-mail:
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