Details
Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Diabetes
Location: North Tasmania
Position Type: Permanent part time, day worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible *hours can be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (pro rata) + 12% superannuation contribution.
The Position
- Provide specialist nursing expertise within an interdisciplinary framework to assist individuals and their families/carers to adjust to living with diabetes and/ or other endocrinology conditions, including the provision of education and health promotion activities.
- Act as a clinical resource for internal and external stakeholders, including community organisations and health professionals, to provide specialist advice, knowledge and support.
Health Service
Located in Launceston, the John Morris Diabetes Centre (JMDC) provides the only tertiary care diabetes service in north and north-eastern Tasmania.
The JMDC provides diabetes clinical care and education across the entire span of a person’s life living with all types of diabetes. The clinical services provided reflect the changing needs of a person living with diabetes from birth, through to childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. The clinical framework for diabetes care delivered at the JMDC has been built on the principles of best practice in diabetes care, designed to optimise participation and build agency, are goal orientated, evidenced based and clinically justified.
The JMDC aims to meet regional needs and in this recognises the need to partner and collaborate with the clinical care provided by General Practice, private practice Credentialled Diabetes Educators, Nurse Practitioners and Endocrinologists, and NGOs such as Diabetes Australia, and strategically not duplicating services.
The Location
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.
Eligibility
- AHPRA Registration
- Australian Working Rights
- Credentialed with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association (desirable)
- Member of the ADEA or other relevant professional organisation(s) (desirable)
- Holds, or is working towards, a relevant postgraduate qualification (desirable)
Benefits
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- 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 up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
- 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.
About Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.
Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.
To Apply
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To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Kate Kenny at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.
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