The Team
The Renal Service provides specialist care to patients living with chronic kidney disease and those requiring dialysis therapies. The team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and education, supporting individuals and families to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing health management.
Renal Services - North (Tas) - has an Acute, in-hospital, renal unit in the Launceston General Hospital, and an outpatient Satellite Renal Unit, in the Launceston Community Health Centre, 22 McHugh Street, Kings Meadows - which provides Haemodialysis and Renal Home Therapies, as well as chronic kidney disease education and preparation for dialysis. This part-time (48 hrs per fortnight) position is in addition to an existing part-time (64 hrs per fortnight) CNC-CKD position within Renal Services North. There is an increase in CKD patient numbers, as well as a need to support patients who choose the Renal Supportive Care pathway.
The Role
Join the Department of Health as a Clinical Nurse Consultant – Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis, providing expert clinical leadership and education within a multidisciplinary renal team. In this rewarding role, you will support people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their families through education, care coordination, and service development, improving patient outcomes and continuity of care across the renal care journey.
Working collaboratively with nephrologists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals, you will lead CKD patient education initiatives, coordinate dialysis access referral pathways, and contribute to quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice within the renal service.
You will need
- A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse with Renal Nursing experience.
- To be able to provide clinical nursing consultancy on issues of clinical practice, involving Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Supportive Care and act as a role model and expert clinician within Renal Services - North.
- To be responsible for the effective planning, implementation and evaluation of a range of educational programs and activities for CKD patients and their families.
- To be able to promote the maintenance of effective communication channels between the members of the multi-disciplinary team, to support the CKD - education pathway for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
- Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 48 hours per fortnight, commencing 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
$118,297 to $125,543 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
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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:
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.
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.
Name: Em Estepa
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone number: (03) 6777 6045
Email address: em.estepa@ths.tas.gov.au
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
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