CNC - Paediatric Oncology/Haematology (509760) in Hobart

The Team
Join our dedicated Paediatric Oncology team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families during some of their most challenging times. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Consultant who is passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care and expert clinical leadership. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate complex care, foster collaboration across services, contribute to service improvement, and advocate for the best possible outcomes for children and young people with cancer conditions across Tasmania.

The Role
In partnership with Paediatric Oncology physicians, provide nursing leadership in the provision of contemporary care to children/adolescents with cancer within the inpatient and outpatient settings across Tasmania. Plan, coordinate and provide cancer care management following medical referral across the continuum of care to patients with cancer. Provide expert clinical advice and clinical leadership to acute and community-based patients, family members, carers and staff within a multidisciplinary team.

You will need:

• Demonstrated advanced competence in contemporary cancer care nursing, coordination and management; extended practice skills in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of clients; and an awareness and understanding that ensures optimal patient care and care outcomes.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; mediation and conflict resolution skills; and a proven ability to educate and influence a broad range of stakeholders including health professionals and consumers.
• Well-developed leadership skills and the ability to collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to effectively consult, refer, liaise and negotiate on complex professional, clinical service and health systems issues.

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
Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. 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. 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
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. The Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.

Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse; Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration. Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Relevant post graduate qualifications in cancer care coordination/nursing; Current Driver's Licence.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.