Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.
Are you ready for a change?
The Role
We are looking for an experienced RN who is ready to transfer their interest and skills in continence to work as a Community Nurse Specialist in Community Continence. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team who will help you learn and develop in a community continence role. This role is based within community clinics and clients' homes. There is an option of a permanent position within the team, on successful completion of this contract.
In accordance with relevant Agency principles and policies, legal requirements and professional competencies, the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Community Continence conducts comprehensive assessments working with adults in the community setting who have bladder, bowel and/or pelvic floor dysfunction with a focus on incontinence.
Informed by the assessment data and resultant diagnosis, the CNS - Community Continence works collaboratively with individuals to develop treatment and management plans specific to the persons continence related needs.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months.
Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Classification: Registered Nurse, Grade 5
Salary $106,570 - $112,440 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurse and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
*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 vacancies.
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
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Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
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Current Driver’s Licence
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Holds, or working towards a relevant postgraduate qualification
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Knowledge and advanced practice skills in continence care
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Experience in the community care setting
Under particular circumstances employees may be required to undertake a new conviction check.
Statement of Duties and any associated documents
You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.
Applicant Guide
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 specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing each individual selection criteria is not required.
Please Note
- 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.
Contact Person
Kim Jacobs
Nurse Unit Manager
6166 2350
kim.jacobs@ths.tas.gov.au
The core purpose guiding the way in which we work across the Department of Health is to CARE for the health and wellbeing of all in Tasmania through our Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We are united by our shared purpose and model our CARE Values through our interactions with one another, our patients, our clients and the Tasmanian community.