The role:
The Nurse Manager:
- Provides operational and strategic direction to the Tasmanian Bowel Cancer Prevention Program, statewide.
- Ensures the efficient and effective provision of bowel cancer screening services and participant follow-up, based on clinical standards, best practice principles, and the Australian Population Based Screening Framework, within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework by coordinating the clinical, management, education, and nursing research functions within the Tasmanian Bowel Cancer Prevention Program.
- Leads and manages the provision of authoritative clinical and program related advice to key stakeholders, including eligible program participants, acute and primary healthcare providers, medical practitioners, and the broader community, to achieve optimum healthcare outcomes in line with the local aims of the Tasmanian Bowel Cancer Prevention Program and broader goals and objectives of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team:
- Work as a member of a dynamic and innovative team
- Focus on ongoing professional and career development.
- Hobart offers modern conveniences within a contemporary laid-back lifestyle.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
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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 fixed term full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary: $118,801 - $125,301 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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
- Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of relocation allowance already available.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Familiarity with population cancer screening, particularly the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
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 outlining 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.
- 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.
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
Applicant Guide
For more information, please contact
Dylan Sutton
Director - Population Screening and Cancer Prevention
(03) 6166 6911
dylan.sutton@ths.tas.gov.au
Important information
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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
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.
