Clinical Nurse Consultant - Consumer Engagement (527509)

Job Description:

The Role:

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Consumer Engagement you will be instrumental in implementing Hospitals South’s Consumer Engagement framework.

• Promote effective engagement between health consumers and health services for Hospitals South.
• Apply a clinical perspective to all facets of the Quality & Patient Safety Service across the organisation.
• Provide high level support and advice to the Consumer and Community Engagement Council and collaborate to progress the work of Partnering with Consumers Standard across the organisation.
• Facilitate and lead the introduction, implementation and monitoring of patient safety and co-design initiatives across Hospitals South.

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 work position working 60.8 hours per fortnight, 4 days a week, commencing ASAP.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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: $104,735- $111,334 per annum (pro rata) + 10.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging

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

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 working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications
2. Demonstrated strong project management experience

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:
1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. 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.

• 527509 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Consumer Engagement G6 (Sept 2022) HR22.pdf
• 527509 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Consumer Engagement G6 (Sept 2022) HR22.docx

Applicant Guide

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

How to Apply

*Please note that our application process has changed refer to the application guide for information on the new application format.

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 selection criteria.

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

Catriona Maclachlan

Position: Director of Patient Safety & Quality Improvement South
Phone: (03) 6166 2588
E-mail: [email protected]

Important Information

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