Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes ) Department of Health, Tasmania Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes ) role at Department of Health, Tasmania. 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. It also provides community, mental health and primary health care services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. The Team 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 (JMDC) located in Launceston provides the only tertiary care diabetes service in north and north‑eastern Tasmania. The JMDC provides diabetes clinical care and education across the entire span of a person’s life living with all types of diabetes. Responsibilities 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. Appointment Details Permanent, day worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon we can onboard you. Salary $106,570 – $112,440 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation contribution on top of this amount. Access to salary packaging. Benefits 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. Eligibility Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse. Desirable Qualifications Credentialed with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (CDE) Member of the ADEA or other relevant professional organisation(s). Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification. Statement of Duties and Associated Documents Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes G5 (July 2023) CSU.docx Applicant Guide Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx How To Apply Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. You will be prompted to complete a 1‑2 page application detailing your, skills and knowledge as they relate to the specifics of the role and selection criteria contained in the attached Statement of Duties. Important Attachments 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. Contact Person Name: Dawn RichardsonPosition: Acting Nurse Unit Manager, John Morris Diabetes CentrePhone: Email: Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Health Care Provider – Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department of Health, Tasmania by 2x Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything Department of Health does. We strongly encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr