Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care (523936)

Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care (523936)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
Primary Health North West

Applications must be submitted by Monday 17 June, 2024 11:55 PM

Monday 17 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$111,506 to $118,336 per annum

Employment type:

Full Time

Region:

North West

Location:

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to facilitate and support the development of our Palliative Care Nursing team

The role:

The Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care (CNE) operates as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering palliative care services to patients, their families, and carers across the respective region of Tasmania. The CNE is responsible for:

• Facilitating and supporting the development of nursing team members by planning, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education programs in palliative care.
• Providing professional advanced clinical leadership and expertise in the delivery of clinical advice, assessment and interventions based on best practice in the health care management of people with a life limiting illness.
• Contributing to learning and development programs for other health disciplines and volunteers.

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

The team:

Our SPCS NW team collaboratively manage the complex care of the palliative patient in all care settings. We offer a supportive and engaged team that is committed to continuing professional development to ensure that care is evidence based, and holistic. Our inclusive team deliver a reliable, resourceful and responsive consultative service for our patient's their carers and our colleagues.

Details of Appointment

Permanent full time, day workerposition working 76hours per fortnight, commencing from 19 August 2024

*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.

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.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013

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

*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:

Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification in specialised palliative care management with experience working in the community setting.

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent)

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
• serious traffic offences
• 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.

Position:Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) - Specialist Palliative Care Service
Phone: (03)6477 7760
E-mail:[email protected]

The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.

To update your email address (or contact number), log in towww.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.