Clinical Nurse Specialist - Data Coordinator (532380)

Job Description:

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The Role:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist - Data Coordinator is an experienced nurse who, within the defined area of practice:

• Works in partnership with the relevant clinical leader and/or manager to maintain and coordinate the clinical quality registry database for Surgery.
• Ensures the efficient and effective provision of data from various information systems is captured, based on best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework, and provides operational leadership through clinical interpretation regarding the information obtained.
• Assists with education, quality initiatives, organisational protocol development and review of the clinical quality registry procedures and guidelines.

You will need:

1. Demonstrated clinical experience in the relevant practice area, with the capacity to provide clinical leadership, exercise professional judgement and initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
2. Demonstrated ability to understand the business of the unit/service in delivering the best outcomes within available resources, including a demonstrated understanding of patient flow principles and discharge planning in the pursuit of patient/client goals within a contemporary healthcare framework.
3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the evaluation, innovation and development of services provided by the unit/service and the review of clinical practice policy, procedures and protocols.
4. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise clinical and administrative tasks within a busy environment subject to work pressure and change.
5. Proven commitment to teamwork, together with advanced interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication, and the ability to lead, manage conflict and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in the planning and coordination of clinical care for patients.

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

The Team:

The Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital. The Emergency Surgical Unit within the RHH is made up of a welcoming multidisciplinary team based on ward 6a.

Surgical and Perioperative Services mission and purpose is to deliver high quality healthcare through the most efficient and innovative use of available resources, using planning and evidence-based strategies. Our services work collaboratively to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to improve outcomes for our consumers, workforce, and the wider Tasmanian community. If your personal and work values are consistent with those developed by our staff, we’re sure you’ll find Surgical and Perioperative Services as a great workplace.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working 20 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately fourteen (14) months. This includes 16hours in the first fortnight, and 24 hours the alternate fortnight.

*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: $103,466 to $109,165 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 (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023

Allowances:

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:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $500 per annum
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

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

Statement of Duties:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - Data Coordinator G5.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

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.

Elisa McMillan
Nurse Unit Manager - TASU
(03) 6166 8035
[email protected]

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