Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety - Sub Acute and Ambulatory CareDepartment of Health Tasmania – Launceston TAS
Responsibilities: Support the Department of Sub Acute and Ambulatory Care leadership team to develop and implement departmental quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes and experience.Drive department level initiatives to address specific areas of concern relating to quality, clinical treatment, patient/client safety, risk management, and progress accreditation requirements.Access, monitor and evaluate department level clinical data and indicators as required and provide relevant advice and recommendations to the leadership team.Drive the use of co-design and consumer engagement within the department and champion the use of Patient Experience Data to focus improvement opportunities.The Team: Hospitals North Quality and Patient Safety Service is focused on creating an environment where improving patient outcomes is at the centre of all activity.
By continually monitoring and improving care processes, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction we will support clinicians to provide high quality, best practice evidenced care and strive for excellence.
The Quality and Patient Safety Service upholds and promotes Hospitals Norths CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.The team prides itself on being supportive and enabling of all members to develop and advance in this speciality area.The team has a patient centred focus, fostering a positive patient safety culture to improve patient outcomes and experience.Details of appointment: Permanent part time, day worker, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 pro rata per annum.
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Minimum Requirements: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.How to apply: Apply Online.
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For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Morag McPherson
Position: Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Phone: (03) 6777 4***
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