The Team:
The clinical procurement nursing consultant will provide clinical support to the Statewide supply team do deliver product and process harmonisation across the Tasmanian Health Service. Statewide supply is driving efficiency and financial initiatives across every department in all hospitals and community locations. The supply team collaborate with a range of clinicians, and vendors to deliver excellence in governance, best practice, and substantial financial outcomes. This is a statewide role and will require travel to other locations for product consultation, cooperation, and education.
This position requires extensive knowledge of clinical medical products and devices used within the health sector and demonstrate high level of communication, negotiation with ability to liaise and navigate through complex issues with key clinical areas effectively. The successful applicants should also demonstrate high level clinical practice and promote evidence-based practice to deliver cost-effectiveness and maximise outcomes of THS.
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
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: $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 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
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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 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 2023).
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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Current Driver’s License.
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Holds or is working towards a relevant post-graduate tertiary qualification.
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Member of relevant professional nursing organisation.
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.
*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.
Nathan Hall
Statewide Supply Team Leader
0436 800 533
nathan.hall@ths.tas.gov.au
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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 2023).
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.
