Add expected salary to your profile for insightsPermanent Part Time up to 80 hours per fortnightNurses & Midwives Enterprise Agreement Clinical Nurse Consultant A (ZF4)_____________________________________________________________________________________________Do you have experience in healthcare and are keen to have an impact on the systems that ensure safe and high-quality care for our consumers? Are you process-driven and a systems thinker?We are seeking a Quality and Safety Lead on a full time or part time basis. This position will provide leadership in the facilitation of organisation wide quality and safety activities, monitoring of clinical outcomes, management of policies and procedures and maintenance of organisation wide accreditations.The Quality and Safety Unit provides support to the whole range of health services provided by WGHG, and therefore a willingness to learn about a diverse range of standards and quality and safety systems is vital.This stimulating role would suit an experienced clinician who is flexible, enjoys working within a team and is dedicated to improving the safety and quality of care provided to consumers at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. Exact hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant/s, flexibility in start and finish times can also be considered. Further information is contained in the Position Description .Our preferred candidate will have:Experience as a health professional and/or working within a hospital or healthcare environment.Degree or other qualification and if applicable- registration with AHPRA.Experience or knowledge in managing continuous improvement, and accreditation activities.Demonstrated skills in report writing and computer data analysis (high level computer skills).Demonstrated understanding of consumer participation and person-centred care.The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:Experience in assisting and supporting accreditation processes.Knowledge of relevant standards and accreditation processes for National Safety and Quality Health Standards and Strengthened Aged Care Standards .A willingness to obtain knowledge in Clinical Governance and Risk Management.Knowledge of auditing processes.Policy writing.About our organisationThe West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:Flexible working arrangementsAccess to employee assistance programSalary packagingFree ParkingWorking with usAll appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.Further details and how to applyApplications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Jenni Quaife, Acting Manager - Quality & Safety Unit, 03 5623 0860 or via email (emailprotected)Applications close on Thursday, 15 May 2025_____________________________________________________________________________________________As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check? Do you have experience in a similar role, if so, please provide details? Do you have an understanding of the requirements for associated Healthcare Standards, including NSQHS and Aged Care? Under Government requirements, some roles in Healthcare settings must be seasonally vaccinated for influenza. Are you able to meet this requirement prior to commencement if you were the successful applicant?West Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.About UsWest Gippsland Healthcare Group provides acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100 kms east of Melbourne.West Gippsland Healthcare Group comprises a number of sites. They are Baw Baw Health and Community Care Centre, Community Services Centres in Warragul and Trafalgar, Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Residence, Rawson Community Health Centre, Andrews House Aged Care Residence, Warragul Linen Service and West Gippsland Hospital.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Quality & Safety Lead