The Team
The Neurological Support Service (Parkinson's) is a specialised nursing service providing advice and support for people living with Parkinson's Disease.
The nursing team is based at the Repatriation Centre, 90 Davey St. They provide a patient focused service including assessment and monitoring, support for community, RACH, and RHH inpatients. The Parkinson's Nurse works closely with physicians, other specialist nursing services, and allied health to coordinate services and ensure a holistic approach.
The Role
Key duties include:
Assessment and ongoing monitoring of clients
Specialist PD nursing clinics
Ongoing education of people living with Parkinson's, their family, friends, clinical staff and community
Monitoring and titration of medications under specialist direction
Referral to appropriate health professionals and services
Nursing management of symptoms and medication side effects
Support for family

You will need
Demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise and leadership skills in the relevant practice area of Neurological Degenerative Disease, including Parkinson's disease and associated conditions.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills including mediation and conflict resolution with a proven ability to build effective workplace relationships and foster a cohesive team approach across a practice setting.
Comprehensive knowledge of legal requirements, including ANMC competencies, codes of practice and relevant policies that impact upon the delivery of services in the practice setting.

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, day worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, to commence as soon as possible for a period of up to twelve (12) 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
$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance withNurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement ****.

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 perks 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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under theCarer Recognition Act ****).

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 a relevant nursing tertiary qualification or is working towards a relevant post graduate tertiary qualification.
Current Driver's Licence

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 Consultant - Parkinson's and associated Conditions G6 (Jan ****) CSU.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.
*Applications from Recruitment 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.
Brendan Bakes
Acting Assistant Director of Nursing
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