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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary  RN-3  $125,183 - $130,779 p.a. + superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time, permanent position

About the role

The Clinical Inventory Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) provides oversight of the team who manage the day-to-day processes for the management of equipment, consumables & Imprest products required to support patient care within the Technical Suite.

The role specifically ensures governance of protocols required under SA Health Procurement guidelines for procurement, product contract management; assessment and conduct of product trials, development & maintenance of Consignment Agreements and maintenance of stakeholder relationships with Medical Officers, Nursing Staff and Health Company Representatives.

Essential Requirements/Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills:

• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing/midwifery practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in management and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in managing projects.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines.
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated ability in leading and promoting stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Demonstrated ability in the leadership and facilitation of change management.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
• Knowledge of Australian National Safety and Quality and Safety Health Service Standards. 

Desirable

• Holds post graduate qualification in Nursing or equivalent, which has included research or experience of project management
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience in using nursing/midwifery and organisation management information systems
• Experience with quality improvement activities.
• Experience in evaluating the results of nursing/midwifery research and integrating, where relevant, the results into nursing/midwifery practice.
• Evidenced experience within the Perioperative Setting
• Evidenced Leadership Roles /positions
• Knowledge of South Australian Procurement Policy

Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite Facilities: Convenient paid car parking facilities ensure easy access.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 888822

Enquiries to:

Dana Stoica   

Telephone:  7074 1866

Dana.stoica@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11.55 pm Friday 3 January 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 888822 RD Clinical Inventory Nurse Unit Manager.pdf

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