Job Description

The Role

The Acute Pain Service is a speciality unit within the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine (DAPM). The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Acute Pain Service works as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, under the indirect supervision of the Clinical Nurse Consultant and the Deputy Director Staff Management, DAPM. The CNS - Acute Pain Service:

• Is responsible for the planning and coordination of the daily acute pain management round to ensure efficient and effective service delivery, optimal use of staff, equipment and consumables, and the improvement of healthcare outcomes for patients reviewed by the Acute Pain Service.
• Contributes to the ongoing development of Acute Pain Service education programs and delivers education in acute pain management to nurses and junior medical staff within the Hospitals South.
• Undertakes quality improvement and clinical research activities and initiates strategies for change that contribute to continuous improvement and the application of evidence-based practice.

You will need

1. Advanced level of knowledge and skills in acute pain management nursing, combined with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant professional governing body guidelines and standards.
2. Demonstrated advanced interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication with evidence of effective working relationships as well as the ability to prevent and manage conflict.
3. Ability to identify the learning needs of patients and staff in relation to acute pain management and the skills to develop, deliver and evaluate education activities that will meet those needs.

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

Position Features:

• The Acute Pain Service provides a seven-day service, occupants will be required to take part in the weekend roster

Details of appointment

Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of up to ten (10) 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

$109,767 to $115,813 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:

• 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:

• Holds, or is working towards, relevant postgraduate qualifications

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:

• Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Pain Service G5.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.

Linda Walsham
CNC - APS
linda.walsham@ths.tas.gov.au

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