Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach

The role:

• Plan and participate in the clinical management of patient care within the clinical area; identifying, anticipating and prioritising needs, and working with the interdisciplinary team to achieve individualised patient and unit goals within required timeframes.
• Work with Nurse/Midwifery Unit Managers/Clinical Nurse/Midwife Consultants and Clinical Nurse/Clinical Midwife Educators to provide leadership within the multidisciplinary healthcare team, working effectively and contributing to strong team cohesion through open communication and a positive supportive approach.
• Active involvement in maintaining and continually improving the quality of patient/client care. This may include participation in research to enhance evidence-based practice to improve standards of contemporary health care and/or implementation of evidence-based practice that results from research findings.
• Lead, support and promote a learning culture by encouraging reflection and professional development; and assist others to maintain professional portfolios.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 45.6 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: $96,558 to $102,908 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Access to the Grade 4 salary range $96,558 - $102,908 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
• 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 and/or a Registered Midwife (for midwifery settings only)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * A minimum of three years' experience within the setting

• Possess or working towards relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to clinical area
• Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g. Australian College of Nursing, ACM, ACORN, ACCCN)

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 (Contact Officer)
Kirsten Barton
Nurse Unit Manager (Team Leader) - Adult Community Mental Health
03 6477 7803
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