Governance & Improvement Lead, Quality Permanent Full time | 80 hours / fortnight with ADO About the role The role provides leadership in relation to quality processes to inform improvement including the effective delivery, development, and evaluation of the GH Governance Framework.
The GH Governance and Improvement Lead works with team members in the workgroup, to support and promote the provision of quality health care that meets the expected standards of safety and quality across all areas of GH.
The position will support GH in living a culture of using evidence-based practice to inform sustainability, and good governance, enabling an 'always safe' culture.
The GH Governance and Improvement Lead provides leadership in relation to quality processes to inform improvement.
The role will provide expert guidance in systems thinking, operational excellence, change management, sustainability, data and analytics, governance, and quality.
The GH Governance and Improvement Lead works closely with the Director and Assistant Director to develop and implement systems and processes for safe, effective person-centered connected care.
Key Responsibilities Implement and monitor a comprehensive and effective governance framework, consistent with relevant regulatory requirements; lead the periodic organisational review across a number of external accreditation cycles; and the annual review of the Governance Framework Actively promote, manage and support the use of the GH audit schedule Ensure quality, integrated systems and processes, which are consistent with legislation, quality and safety, and governance frameworks are embedded Oversee and advise on the functionality and the use of the GH audit platform Provide education and support for GH staff to effectively use the electronic tools.
Provide high-quality data sets to operational, governance and Board committees to advise and inform about GH quality and safety performance Develop and maintain contemporary, evidence-based governance documentation such as policies and procedures Work collaboratively with GH staff & consumers to ensure systems and processes are in place, which are consistent with best practice, strategic directions, and governance frameworks Skills & Experience: Qualification as a Registered Professional is essential AHPRA registration essential Relevant post-graduate qualifications in Quality and Practice Improvement or working towards are preferred Proven experience in developing governance frameworks to improve efficiency and practice Extensive experience in applying systematic thinking to clinical practice across a variety of settings to achieve meaningful outcomes Experience in co-design and partnership To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here .
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Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Rachel Hodges - Assistant Director- Governance and Improvement on 0449203558 for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted.
Applications will close when the position is filled.
About Grampians Health Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs.
We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.
Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city.
Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.
Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat Diversity and Inclusion All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.
Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.