Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes (528216Cas)
South Africa
Temporary
2 weeks ago
$109,767 - $115,813 USD
Key skills
Communication
About this role
The Team
The Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is one of the three main public hospitals in Tasmania, Australia. It is located in Launceston and serves the north of the state. Services provided include Cardiology, Renal, Gastroenterology, Haematology-Oncology, Rehabilitation, General Surgery, Ear/Nose/Throat surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Paediatrics and Intensive Care Unit, Psychiatry: Inpatient Mental Health Unit and Consultation-Liaison. It is a teaching hospital servicing the University of Tasmania.
John Morris Diabetes Centre
Located in Launceston, the John Morris Diabetes Centre (JMDC) provides the only tertiary care diabetes service in north and north-eastern Tasmania. The JMDC is named after the late Dr John Morris, AO, MBE, FRACP.
The JMDC provides diabetes clinical care and education across the entire span of a person’s life living with all types of diabetes. The clinical services provided reflect the changing needs of a person living with diabetes from birth, through to childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. The clinical framework for diabetes care delivered at the JMDC has been built on the principles of best practice in diabetes care, designed to optimise participation and build agency, are goal orientated, evidenced based and clinically justified.
The JMDC aims to meet regional needs and in this recognises the need to partner and collaborate with the clinical care provided by General Practice, private practice Credentialled Diabetes Educators, Nurse Practitioners and Endocrinologists, and NGOs such as Diabetes Australia, and strategically not duplicating services.
The Role
- Provide specialist nursing expertise within an interdisciplinary framework to assist individuals and their families/carers to adjust to living with diabetes and/ or other endocrinology conditions, including the provision of education and health promotion activities.
- Act as a clinical resource for internal and external stakeholders, including community organisations and health professionals, to provide specialist advice, knowledge and support.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application
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
- Casual, day worker position, working as, and when required per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us for a two year period.
*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
$109,767 to $115,813 pro rata per annum. 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:
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Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
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Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Credentialed with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (CDEÔ)
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Member of the ADEA or other relevant professional organisation(s)
- Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification
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.
Name: Dawn Richardson
Position: Nurse Manager - John Morris Diabetes Centre
Phone number: 03) 6777 4040
Email address: dawn.richardson@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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