An exciting opportunity has become available for a Registered Nurse / Midwife Level 2, to work in the role of Risk, Safety and Quality Officer in a 0.8 FTE ongoing.
Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment An opportunity to have a positive impact on patient safety and further support a culture of continuous improvement and learning. About the role
Working alongside the Risk, Safety and Quality Manager, staff, consumers and departmental managers, the Risk Safety and Quality Officer is responsible for providing day to day support of the Clinical Governance systems to ensure they complement the strategic direction, daily operational processes, budget, business direction and delivery of clinical care of the hospital, whilst supporting compliance with the National Safety and Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Your main duties will include:
Assist in and support a hospital wide quality improvement program that promotes an integrated system of patient safety, quality improvement and risk management in line with the strategic direction of the hospital. Actively participate in identification and management of risks within the hospital. Deliver education and engage with staff to provide a common understanding of the NSQHS Standards within the hospital. Actively participate in quality improvement and risk management activities to support the organisations ongoing preparedness for unannounced assessment by accrediting agencies. Participate and lead internal investigations and audits relating to incidents, complaints and development of processes. Provide administration and coordination support in the management and maintenance of controlled documents across the organisation. About you
Registration with the Australian Heath Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Nurse and or Midwife. A thorough understanding of the NSQHS Standards. An understanding of principles of quality improvement and risk management. Skills in investigation and report writing with a keen eye for detail. High level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation. For further information please contact Juanita Jones on 0499154860 / ****** Why work for Calvary? At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships. Paid parental leave. Training, development pathways and career opportunities. Flexible hours that make sense for you. As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
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