Clinical Nurse Specialist - Staff Health (526124)
Department of HealthHospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NthLaunceston General HospitalApplications must be submitted by
Wednesday 24 April, 2024 11:55 PMAward/Classification:
Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 5$103,466 to $109,165 pro rata, per annumEmployment type:
Part TimeRegion:
NorthLocation:
LGH Charles Street, LauncestonThe 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 managementThe 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 immunisationSkin assessment for hand dermatitis associated with hand hygiene productsContact tracing and case management of affected individuals, and management of disease outbreaks.Occupational exposure counselling and managementNote: - 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 AppointmentPermanent, part time, day workerposition working 16hours per fortnight, commencing from 19 May 2024*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicantApplicants 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 with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023 and Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Interim Agreement 2013Successful 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 LicenceCertificate as a Nurse Immuniser registered with Public Health within TasmaniaThe 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 violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyserious traffic offencesDisciplinary action in previous employment check.How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" 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 DocumentsWe 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.The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your detailsThe 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.
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