The Team:
The Specialist Palliative Care Service South comprises a consultancy service across the community and acute hospital setting, and the inpatient setting at JW Whittle PCU. The multidisciplinary team comprises Registered and Enrolled nurses; Consultant, Registrar and Resident medical officers; Pharmacist, Social Work, Music Therapist, Physiotherapist, Extended care assistants, Hospital assistants, Administration/Ward Clerk staff and Hospice Volunteers.
The Role:
The Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care (CNE) operates as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering palliative care services to patients, their families, and carers across the respective region of Tasmania. The CNE is responsible for:
- Facilitating and supporting the development of nursing team members by planning, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating education programs in palliative care.
- Providing professional advanced clinical leadership and expertise in the delivery of clinical advice, assessment and interventions based on best practice in the health care management of people with a life limiting illness.
- Contributing to learning and development programs for other health disciplines and volunteers.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
You will need:
- Demonstrated advanced clinical practice experience in palliative care, encompassing acute and community-based services, including primary health care.
- Demonstrated ability to apply teaching and learning strategies in the clinical area, including the development, implementation and evaluation of professional development, education, and training activities.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary education theories and practice, health and professional development issues, and their impact on the knowledge and skill requirements of the nursing workforce.
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 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to twelve (12) 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: $114,851 to $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% 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:
- 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Holds or is working towards relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification in specialised palliative care management with experience working in the community setting.
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Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or equivalent)
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.
*Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Angela Kosmeyer
NUM Palliative Care
(03) 6166 2800
angela.kosmeyer@ths.tas.gov.au
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