The North West Diabetes Centre delivers multidisciplinary care and manages both type 1 and complex type 2 diabetes in adults, adolescents, and children through both inpatient and outpatient services across the North West region of Tasmania. Further, the Diabetes Centre provides education and in-service to health professionals and teachers concerning diabetes management.
The team includes an endocrinologist, nurse practitioner, nurse unit manager, credentialled diabetes educators, other nursing staff and specialised allied health staff including a dietitian, podiatrist and psychologist, and administration support.
Our supportive team works with a diverse range of clients, offering a dynamic service that puts the needs of our patients first, all while enjoying an enviable lifestyle in one of the world's most beautiful natural environments.
Within a Tasmanian Health Service (THS) – North West Framework, and in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures, the Nurse Practitioner - Diabetes is responsible, within the defined scope of practice, for the development, provision and evaluation of diabetes clinical/community nursing care that ensures optimal patient client/family and community outcomes.
The Nurse Practitioner draws upon their professional competencies to improve clinical service outcomes through effective research and quality improvement activities and will actively participate statewide and nationally in research, publication and education in the specialty of diabetes. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible as a leader, advisor and mentor for other senior nurses practicing in the field of diabetes.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Fixed term, part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as we can onboard you until 30 January 2027.
*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.
$148,470 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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:
Application Guide:
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.
*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Tamara Kraal
Position: Nursing Director - Medicine
Phone number: (03) 6464 1013
Email address: tamara.kraal@ths.tas.gov.au
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