The Role:
- Contribute to the development of robust actions within the Outpatient Transformation Program, Improvement Streams across the targeted areas: Hospitals South, Hospitals North and Hospitals Northwest and Primary Health Tasmania, considering the current political, social, and professional environment locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Lead and co-ordinate outpatient improvement projects utilising project management methodology.
- Develop and review policies and protocols as required that will contribute to Statewide consistency, best practice, clinical redesign and innovation within the delivery of Outpatient Services.
- Liaise, consult, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to lead, facilitate, inform, and evaluate Outpatient Service delivery.
- Lead, coordinate, and support improvement stream -related committees, working groups associated with the programs of work within the Outpatient Transformation Program.
You will need:
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Demonstrated understanding of the current health care system with specific knowledge of Outpatient Service delivery and trends relating to clinical redesign and improvement initiatives.
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High level analytical, conceptual, strategic, research and creative skills, together with the ability to apply these to redesigning Statewide Outpatient Services, with politically sensitivity to internal and external stakeholders.
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Proven ability to apply project management methodology in managing a broad range of activities, including demonstrated experience in change management processes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The team
Outpatient Transformation Program Team
- The Outpatient Transformation Program has been established to implement improvements identified in the four-year strategy: Transforming Outpatient Services 2022-2026. The strategies aim to ensure that Tasmanians receive best practice and contemporary outpatient services within clinically appropriate time frames, regardless of where they live.
- The Outpatient Transformation Program Team is a small, dynamic team responsible for implementing key actions within the Transforming Outpatient Services Strategy across all public outpatient areas in Tasmania.
- The Outpatient Transformation Program Team works closely with stakeholders within the outpatient clinics as well as key external stakeholders.
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 six (6) months.
*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. 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.
Jan Coull
Nursing Director - Statewide Outpatient Transformation
0439 496 734
jan.coull@ths.tas.gov.au
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