Please note: Only current Department of Health, including Tasmanian Health Service employees, are eligible to apply.

The Role

Under the indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager - Infection, Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU):

• Apply highly developed knowledge, skills and experience in the defined field of infection prevention and control to lead and coordinate the delivery of infection prevention and control services to a broad range of staff employed within the Department.
• Contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control service within the Department through the coordination of a range of risk management activities and processes, including surveillance; auditing; education; and policy, protocol and guideline review.
• Provide dedicated specialist support to employees managing patients with complex healthcare associated infections.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager - IPCU and other staff within the service to plan, develop and administer policies and procedures for the delivery and development of infection prevention and control services, including policy review and the development of strategies to meet current and emerging priorities.

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 part time, day worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to four (4) 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 Nurses 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:

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 working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification

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.

• Clinical Coordinator G5.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 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

Lisa Thomas
Nurse Manager - Infection, Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU)
(03) 6166 8807
lisa.thomas@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.