The Role:
Areas of responsibility include trauma system quality improvement
Coordinating continuing educational trauma related activities for the hospital.
Coordinate and lead trauma case management
You will need:
- Extensive experience with demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise in surgical or perioperative, critical care or emergency department nursing; is completely patient/client focused, demonstrates self-awareness of the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, and demonstrates resilience in the delivery of safe and quality patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to provide contemporary leadership together with the ability to initiate, guide and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and evaluate change and develop direction in clinical practice through planning, quality improvement, research, and clinical risk management activities to address emerging service needs in relation to Safety and Quality.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and proven ability to present reports, educate, influence and be credible to a range of health professionals and consumers.
- Demonstrated advanced specialist knowledge, experience, and clinical skills in relation to Safety and Quality and the NSQHS Standards and other relevant professional organisations in surgical and perioperative care, with a demonstrated awareness of professional, legal, and ethical issues which impact on service delivery.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
the Trauma Service is a multidisciplinary team responsible for inpatient management of major and complex trauma patients at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The trauma Service oversees trauma system governance, continuous quality improvement, the Tasmanian trauma registry, professional workforce development and trauma research.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 30.4 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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 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.
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:
Application Guide:
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.
Clare Collins
Nurse Manager Trauma Serice
0436 818 544
clare.collins@ths.tas.gov.au
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