Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (528039)

Job Description:

The role:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (CCL) provides specialist nursing expertise within the CCL unit in consultation with the NUM. The CNS is a clinical expert who acts as a clinical/educational resource for nursing, medical and allied health staff involved in the care of patients within the CCL.

A key role of the position is to:

• Provide highly developed clinical/proceduralist skills and knowledge developed through extensive experience within the CCL and cardiology.
  
  
• Contributes to the development of education programs in relation to the management of cardiology patients requiring CCL procedures in collaboration with the Cardiology CNE, ANUM and NUM.
  
  
• Contributes to the development of clinical policy, care guidelines, quality improvement and research in accordance with contemporary best practises and in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.

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

The hospital:

• We welcome you to join our innovative and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
• Work in a rewarding environment across Tasmania's largest hospital campus including new state of the art facility K-Block.
• Hobart Offers world Heritage wilderness and pristine beaches on your doorstep.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary: $96,967 to $102,473 per annum + 10.5% superannuation + access to 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.

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 $500 per annum
• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service Agreement) 2019

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. A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a senior Cath Lab Registered Nurse
   
   
2. Relevant post graduate qualifications in cardiology or critical care nursing

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, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 528039 CNS – Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory Grade 5 (May 2023) CS.pdf
• 528039 CNS – Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory Grade 5 (May 2023) CS.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

Mandy Burley
Nurse Unit Manager - Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
(03) 616 68703 / 0437 945 255
[email protected]

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