At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead patient safety initiatives and collaborate with health professionals to enhance care quality.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian Health Service, a key player in community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, professional development, and fitness perks.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with strong support for career growth and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient safety while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a passion for quality improvement and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 125543 - 125543 $ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Quality & Patient Safety Service (Tasmanian Health Service – South), a dynamic multidisciplinary team based in Hobart’s CBD. Our team is committed to supporting the delivery of safe and appropriate care through monitoring, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives, helping to ensure patients across Southern Tasmania achieve the best possible health outcomes.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with a diverse and dedicated group of health professionals who are passionate about upholding the Tasmanian Health Service CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
The Role
- Provide clinical leadership to support and enhance patient safety and quality improvement across the health service.
- Coordinate safety event monitoring, lead investigations into serious incidents and facilitate the implementation and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives.
- Work closely with clinical teams to promote evidence-based practice, manage patient feedback, analyse safety data, and deliver education and advice to drive continuous improvement and minimise patient harm.
Details of appointment:
- Permanent, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
- Salary range is $118,297 to $125,543 per annum, with a 12% superannuation contribution on top of this amount.
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
- Salary Packaging available for a range of benefits including living expenses and meal entertainment.
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport access for you and your family.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Desirable criteria:
- Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Clinical Nurse Consultant in Hobart employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
