Job Description
As a member of the Outpatient Transformation Program, support the delivery of the objectives of the Transforming Outpatient Services, through the seven priority areas of improvement identified for service improvement and innovation.The Project Nurse - Outpatient Transformation Program:Contributes to the development of robust actions within the Outpatient Transformation Program, Improvement Streams across the targeted areas: Hospitals South, Hospitals North and Hospitals Northwest and Primary Health Tasmania, considering the current political, social, and professional environment locally, nationally, and internationally.Leads and co-ordinates outpatient improvement projects utilising project management methodology.Develops and reviews policies and protocols as required that will contribute to Statewide consistency, best practice, clinical redesign and innovation within the delivery of Outpatient Services.Liaises, consults, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to lead, facilitate, inform, and evaluate Outpatient Service delivery.Leads, coordinates, and supports improvement stream -related committees, working groups associated with the programs of work within the Outpatient Transformation Program.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.The teamOutpatient Transformation Program TeamThe Outpatient Transformation Program has been established to implement improvements identified in the four-year strategy: Transforming Outpatient Services 2022-2026. The strategies aim to ensure that Tasmanians receive best practice and contemporary outpatient services within clinically appropriate time frames, regardless of where they live.The Outpatient Transformation Program Team is a small, dynamic team responsible for implementing key actions within the Transforming Outpatient Services Strategy across all public outpatient areas in Tasmania.The Outpatient Transformation Program Team works closely with stakeholders within the outpatient clinics as well as key external stakeholders.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your applicationDetails of AppointmentFixed term, part time, day worker position working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for 6 months*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: $111,506 - $118,336 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification typeSalary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service Agreement) 2019Eligibility:Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered NurseApplicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Relevant Tertiary qualificationsThe 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 dishonestyIdentification checkDisciplinary 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.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more information, please contactJan CoullPosition: Nursing Director Statewide Outpatient ServicesPhone: 0439 496 734E-mail: jan.coull@ths.tas.gov.auImportant informationThe 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.Tasmanian Government
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