The Team:
The CNC – Renal Vascular Access RN will work in partnership with the Consultant Nephrologist, Nurse Unit Manager, Renal nursing staff, Chronic Kidney Disease CNC, Vascular Surgical Team, Specialist Clinic staff, Radiology team and other multidisciplinary team members at the Launceston General Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital. This service will support patients attending the Renal Unit facilities and satellite units of the northern region who are undergoing dialysis or about to start dialysis. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our patients.
The Role:
- Provide clinical leadership, consultancy, and authoritative expertise in clinical care and interventions, including knowledge and guidance for individual case management, regarding renal vascular access for all referred patients. CNC - Renal Vascular Access nurse will be a single centre point of referral and co-ordination for all renal vascular access creation, management, and education.
- Work to ensure development of nursing practices are consistent with the broader renal specialisation and addressing inconsistencies between nursing practice and policy. Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, clinical guidelines, and protocols regarding renal vascular access, while ensuring an evidence-based nursing service through regular literature review
- Develop and provide the delivery of patient care with respect to renal vascular access surveillance, monitoring and management through promotion of quality improvement activities, including staff competencies, audits, and data collection.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 56 hours per fortnight, from as soon as we can onboard you.
*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: $114,851 to $121,886 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type
Salary Packaging:
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.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- 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.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse with Renal experience.
- Holds or is working towards relevant post graduate qualifications in renal nursing.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of 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.
Julie Seeber
Nursing Director | Sub Acute and Ambulatory Services
03) 63777 6671
julie.seeber@ths.tas.gov.au
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