The Team:
The Emergency Department team at Launceston General Hospital (LGH), as part of the Department of Health Tasmania, consists of highly skilled emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics, and support staff who collaborate to provide urgent and life-saving care to the community. The team utilises advanced medical protocols to assess, stabilise, and treat patients with acute conditions, ranging from trauma to medical emergencies. Working closely with other departments and community health services, they ensure timely escalation and transfer of critical patients to appropriate care levels. Through their commitment to rapid response and high-quality care, the team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of Tasmanians. If you see yourself thriving in the Emergency Department, check out the video attached for more details.
The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Emergency Department (ED):
* Provides advanced knowledge and skills in emergency care nursing.
* Provides high level clinical support and clinical leadership to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in the effective coordination and supervision of nursing and support staff within the ED.
* Ensures the safe, effective delivery of care in accordance with contemporary standards and practice by actively participating in the development and implementation of National Safety Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG’s), clinical research, projects, and patient safety strategies within the ED environment and the broader Agency.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, shift worker position, working up to 36 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you can join our team!
*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.
Salary: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% 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.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
* Holds a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification.
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.
Name: Linda Dalco
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03)6777 6392
Email address: linda.dalco@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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