The Team:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care, will work with the Specialist Palliative Care Service - community team which incorporates the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) Palliative Care team both of which follow a consultancy service delivery model. The successful applicant for this position will commence in the community service and there will be opportunities to rotate to the RHH consult team by negotiation. Clinicians in the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care team work in accordance with clinical standards and best practice principles to improve the quality of life and healthcare experiences of people with life-limiting illnesses referred to the service. We focus on providing optimal symptom management and end of life care planning, and we aim to support and empower people to die in the place of their choice.

The Role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care provides clinical leadership and direction in planning, implementing and evaluating the provision of palliative care to effectively support the delivery of an acute and community palliative care service provided by Hospitals South. The Clinical Nurse Consultant is responsible for:

• Providing clinical leadership and specialist clinical advice to nursing, medical and allied health staff including other health care providers and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating acute and community palliative care clinical practices including palliative care assessment and treatment plans, psychosocial support and interventions.
• Leading the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines and service delivery options.

You will need:

• Demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise relevant to consultancy, assessment, case management and care coordination in the management of clients with a life limiting illness
• Demonstrated ability to maximise productive working relationships with a range of health professional disciplines, and service providers across practice settings.
• Proven ability to apply contemporary leadership and educational principles to a clinical setting.

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

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working up to 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for twelve (12) months.

Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

Location: Hobart, Tasmania

Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging:

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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Holds or working towards relevant post graduate tertiary qualification

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 505563 Clinical Nurse Consultant Palliative Care.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Nadine Clarke
Nurse Unit Manager - Specialist Palliative Care Community Service
6166 2820
[email protected]

Applications Close: Sunday 19, October 11:55pm

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