Nursing Director - Critical Care Services (529761)

The Team:

As part of the Launceston General Hospital Department of Medicine leadership team, this role will work with all of our services to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Northern Tasmanian community.

The Role:

• Provide effective leadership and management of nursing staff and services. Within Critical Care Services at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), in consultation with the Director – Department of Medicine.
• Lead patient care in an inter-professional environment to achieve the defined objectives of Acute Medicine Stream within the DoM.
• The Nursing Director - Critical Care will have a collaborative working relationship with the Nursing Director Acute Medicine and Nursing Director Sub Acute and Ambulatory Services. This collaborative relationship will ensure the operational plans of each DoM stream are aligned.

You will need:

• Direct the operational activities of designated clinical services consistent with Hospitals North objectives and provide effective leadership, coordination, and direction for the management of the human, financial, and material resources to achieve these objectives.
• Assist in the development and application of clinical management policies, protocols, and guidelines that will enable the evaluation of services against best practice standards.
• Manage clinical and corporate risk within the established framework whilst ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 March 2025.

*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: $159,884 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% 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.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Payment of $15,000 staged over three years is available for Nurses and Midwives who move to Tasmania from interstate and remain employed full time for three years or more, on top of the relocation allowance already available.
• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

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:

• Relevant post graduate qualifications.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents:

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process, and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 529761 Nursing Director - Critical Care (February 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.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.

*Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Alexander Smeaton
Position: Executive Director Operations & Performance
Phone number: 0499 794 824
Email address: alexander.smeaton@ths.tas.gov.au

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