Clinical Nurse Educator - Transition to Practice (508386)

Job Description:

Applicants are advised that in accordance with Tasmanian Public Health Directions, all employees of the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This step is critical in protecting both our health workforce and vulnerable Tasmanians in our care.

The Role:

The Clinical Nurse Educator - Transition to Practice is accountable for the design, implementation, assessment and evaluation of education programs specific to Transition to Practice nurses (newly graduated registered and enrolled nurses). This position provides nursing expertise related to educational issues in meeting the strategic priorities of the Nursing and Midwifery workforce and the organisation.

This role:

• Leads safe and quality nursing care through the advancement of evidenced based nursing practice in leading the development of best practice clinical learning environment for Transition to Practice nurses developing lifelong learning.
• Plans, assesses, implements and comprehensively evaluates the educational program and framework for Transition to Practice and ensures it aligns with/the needs of the organisation and nursing workforce strategy.

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

The Area:

• This position works as part of the broader nursing and midwifery education team with the Centre for Education Nursing and Midwifery. This position will be based in Hobart, with travel to sites across Hospitals South when required.
• This position will work as part of the Transition portfolio in the education service, where the focus is on professional education programs.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day work position working 45.6 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*Please note that this process may be used to fill fixed term and casual opportunities as they arise.

• Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $102,080- $108,528 pro-rata per annum + 10% superannuation + access to salary packaging

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award 2019

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.

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

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 7.5% based on qualification type
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $750 per annum

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

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications in education and/or clinical teaching and learning
2. Holds, or is currently working towards, postgraduate qualifications around clinical/practice speciality as relevant to the position

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:
   • crimes of violence
   • sex related offences
   • serious drug offences
   • crimes involving dishonesty
     
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

• 508386 Clinical Nurse Educator - Transition to Practice G6 (June 2022) HR22.pdf
• 508386 Clinical Nurse Educator - Transition to Practice G6 (June 2022) HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

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 detailing 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 in the Statement of Duties.
• 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.

For More Information Contact:

Erin McLeod

Position: Assistant Director of Nursing for Education
Phone: (03) 6166 8786
E-mail: erin.mcleod@ths.tas.gov.au

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