Clinical Nurse Specialist - Staff Health

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Staff Health (526124)

Department of Health
Hospitals &
Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 24 April, :
55 PM

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5

$103,466 to $109,165 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Part Time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Staff Health works under the immediate direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Staff Health to implement the delivery of the Staff Health Program to a broad range of employees across the Agency.As a dedicated resource for staff health matters, the CNS - Staff Health is responsible for providing direct staff health services in the area of communicable disease control including:
- Employee assessments and immunisation - Skin assessment for hand dermatitis associated with hand hygiene products - Contact tracing and case management of affected individuals, and managementof disease outbreaks. - Occupational exposure counselling and management

The role:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Staff Health works under the immediate direction of the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Staff Health to implement the delivery of the Staff Health Program to a broad range of employees across the Agency.

As a dedicated resource for staff health matters, the CNS - Staff Health is responsible for providing direct staff health services in the area of communicable disease control including:

• Employee assessments and immunisation
• Skin assessment for hand dermatitis associated with hand hygiene products
• Contact tracing and case management of affected individuals, and management of disease outbreaks.
• Occupational exposure counselling and management

Note:
- Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Staff Health team are based at the Launceston General Hospital and work within the broader infection control unit for Hospitals North.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day workerposition working 16hours per fortnight, commencing from 19 May 2024

notwithstanding hours may 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 and part time vacancies.

Salary:
$103,466 - $109,165per annum pro rata. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

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.

• Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a RegisteredNurse or Midwife

Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Current Drivers Licence

Certificate as a Nurse Immuniser registered with Public Health within Tasmania

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

• Conviction checks in the following areas:
  
• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• serious traffic offences
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "
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button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.