This core operational role supports the work of the Comprehensive Care and Communicating for Safety program of work which recognises that care planning is integral to all aspects of patient care. These two standards work together to ensure that there is a comprehensive plan for care developed with the patient which is accurately and carefully communicated and discussed between treating clinicians, members of a multidisciplinary team, and between clinicians and patients, families and carers. The program supports implementation of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. The NSQHS Standards provide a nationally consistent statement of the level of care consumers can expect from health service organisations.
The Senior Project Officer Comprehensive Care and Communicating for Safety works closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and team to lead aspects of the Commission's work on comprehensive care, communicating for safety, and recognising and responding to clinical deterioration programs.
This Senior Project Officer role requires a combination of strong and relevant clinical experience and program management expertise. The role will undertake a range of activities including research, critical analysis, policy writing, strategic planning, strong stakeholder management, and management and coordination of consultation activities. The successful candidate will be required to work independently on complex tasks and demonstrate critical decision-making skills.
The key duties of the position include: With the Chief Nursing Officer, lead the planning and conceptualisation of strategies and national guidance to support the Comprehensive Care and Communicating for Safety program.Review, analyse, and summarise published literature, data, policy papers, and other published material to inform policy and program direction.Consult with a broad range of experts and stakeholders including coordination of formal and informal consultation processes, to achieve the objectives of the program.Prepare complex high-quality written documents including briefs, discussion papers, and guidance for a range of audiences.Investigate and keep current knowledge of strategic and clinical issues relating to the program areas and consider how they can be addressed by the Commission.Provide secretariat support to the work of relevant committees and expert groups managed by the program.Participate in and present to committee meetings, forums, and workshops on relevant topics.Undertake project management activities including project planning and documentation, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on progress of the project; providing recommendations about managing risk, identifying and resolving problems.Collaborate with other teams across the Commission to ensure alignment with other work programs and strategic priorities.Provide clinical advice and perspectives on key policy issues for the program, and work closely with clinicians to integrate their views into strategic direction.Liaise and foster productive working relationships with other agencies, clinical organisations, consumer groups, government authorities, industry bodies, and contractors.
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