Registered Nurse - Clinical Coach (527280)

The Team

The Rapid Assessment Medical Unit (RAMU) at the Royal Hobart Hospital is a medical short-stay (up to 72 hours) inpatient unit. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team including a Consultant-led Medical home team, a Nursing team with specialist support from the General Medical Clinical Nurse Consultant, senior Allied Health professionals, and other services or supports as required.

The Role

Supports and works collaboratively with less experienced members of the healthcare team and participates

in orientation, precepting, clinical teaching, overseeing learning experiences, and goal setting for nursing and

midwifery novices.

You will need:

• Current knowledge of, and the ability to apply nursing/midwifery principles, procedures, and evidence-based practices in the delivery of patient/client care in a relevant clinical setting and in line with legal requirements, the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), Registered Nurse or Midwife Standards for Practice and other relevant professional standards.
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical coaching principles to support professional and clinical development of novice nurses and midwives.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership to support the nursing or midwifery management team, and to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  
  

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to nine (9) months.

• 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

$102,439 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). 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.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse
  
  

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Minimum of 4 years clinical experience in the relevant practice setting.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications appropriate to the clinical area.
• Membership with the relevant professional organisation (e.g.: Australian College of Nursing, Australian College of Midwives, ACORN, ACCCN).
  
  

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:

• Registered Nurse-Midwife - Clinical Coach G4.docx
  
  

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx
  
  

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.

Jess Mitchell

Nurse Unit Manager - Rapid Assessment Medical Unit

0459 929 656

[email protected]

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