Nurse Consultant - Clinical Procurement (503271)

Tasmania Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Victoria seeks a Nurse Consultant for Clinical Procurement to support supply management and coordinate product reviews. The role demands advanced nursing expertise and leadership skills, focusing on standardising clinical products and processes. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary between $118,297 and $125,543 annually, with additional perks such as salary packaging, travel assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Travel assistance up to $10,000

Professional development support

Access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced clinical nursing expertise.
• Highly developed clinical management and leadership skills.
• Experience in management of clinical products.

Responsibilities

• Support the Statewide Supply Manager and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for product and process standardisation.
• Operate autonomously in management of clinical products.

Skills

Advanced clinical nursing expertise

Clinical management and leadership

Independent decision-making

Problem-solving skills

Experience in management of clinical products

Education

Relevant post-graduate tertiary qualification

Registered with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

Nurse Consultant - Clinical Procurement

Australia, Tas

Medicine Full Time - Continuing

About Tasmania Government

About the Tasmanian State Service

The Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than...

The Role

The Clinical Procurement nurse consultant :

Support the Statewide Supply Manager (SSM), Inventory Manager and key stakeholders, to provide advice and coordinate product reviews, harmonisation, recalls and alternatives, process improvements, and initiate new trials of medical consumables and devices

Identify opportunities for product and process standardisation across the state and advocate with clinical staff for value-added outcomes that do not compromise patient outcomes, including consideration of financial and physical resources.

Operates autonomously and exercises considerable initiative and professional judgement in the management of clinical products in relation to their safe and effective selection within THS including recalls and clinical product complaints

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.

You will need

Demonstrated advanced clinical nursing expertise, together with highly developed clinical management and leadership skills to support best practice standards in relation to clinical equipment and materials purchase and use.

High level organisational, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively work autonomously to achieve specified outcomes.

Experience in management of clinical products in relation to their safe and effective selection and use in a healthcare facility, and awareness of product or tender specification

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

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Nurses 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 benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

Travel and relocation assistance support available 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 $ 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 the Carer Recognition Act ).

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.

• Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

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.

What it is like working at the Department of Health

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Current Driver's License.

Holds or is working towards a relevant post-graduate tertiary qualification.

Member of relevant professional nursing organisation.

Note : Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Application Guide

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Note

Note : Please refer to the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Contact

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

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