*Please note this position is also being advertised as an Allied Health Lead - Transition Care Program (519367) and only one position will be filled on merit.
The Team:
The Tasmanian Health Service delivers the Transition Care Program (TCP), a short-term community-based service supporting older Tasmanian’s after a hospital stay. Our multidisciplinary team provides person-centred care to help clients regain their independence and achieve their recovery goals. The Transition Care Program team partners with key stakeholders to deliver excellence in healthcare.
The Role:
The Nurse Manager of the Transition Care Program (TCP) leads an interdisciplinary team providing compassionate, accountable, respectful and excellent care. They provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing human, financial and physical resources while ensuring compliance with Tasmanian Health Service and Commonwealth TCP guidelines as well as Aged Care Standards while guiding innovation and performance.
You will need:
- Demonstrated capabilities in leading and nurturing an interdisciplinary team to deliver contemporary client focused services.
- Proven leadership skills including the implementation of systems and process, engaging others, achieving outcomes, and driving innovation.
- Demonstrated capability to manage resources including the use of information systems and data to support the efficient operation of the service, prepare reports, manage risk, meet quality standards, and inform change.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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: $122,365 to $129,060 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023
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 candidate.
- 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 with current AHPRA registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Drivers Licence
- Postgraduate Qualification (or working towards) in relevant area.
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:
Application Guide:
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.
Amanda Davies
(03) 6166 8080
amanda.davies@ths.tas.gov.au
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