Project/Research Nurse - Nursing And Midwifery (526878)

The role:

• Manages and coordinates Nursing and Midwifery projects that contribute to the strategic objectives of the Department of Health (DoH).
• Responsible for undertaking robust research activities that contribute to Nursing and Midwifery policy or projects.
• Utilises a highly developed understanding of the Nursing and Midwifery professions and the healthcare sector to manage projects.
• Establishes and maintains consultative links internally within the Departments; with community and industry representatives; and other external stakeholders for the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Undertakes the management support of committees (or other groups) associated with the functions of the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwife.
• Engages with professional networks locally, nationally and internationally.

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

The team:

The Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) is a small, high performing, outcomes focussed team. The OCNMO provides strategic leadership and professional practice advice on a diverse range of issues relating to the Nursing and Midwifery professions. Our priorities focus on, but are not limited to, strategic planning, policy, workforce, research, education and training locally, nationally and internationally.

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.

Salary: $111,506 - $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:

1. 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:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications
2. 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:

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

Applicant Guide

For more information (Contact Officer)

Anne Wallace

Position: Assistant Director of Nursing
Phone:  (03) 6166 1***
E-mail: ************@health.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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