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Form of workAn exciting opportunity exists for the Clinical Nurse - Cardiology Clinical Quality Improvement to work collaboratively with the Cardiovascular Catheter Laboratory staff to facilitate and monitor the documentation of high quality data to capture the quality of our Cardiology Service and contribute to the continuous feedback cycle of outcomes measures to clinical staff.
The role of the Clinical Quality Improvement Cardiology (CQIC) is varied with a primary focus on ensuring high quality data at the site level, which ultimately ensures that statistics that are reported by the Queensland Cardiac Outcomes Register (QCOR) accurately reflect the cardiac health of Queenslanders and provides insight into our progress in treating and managing cardiac patients entering our facilities. At a local level this data will be used to support service planning and management, identification of opportunities for cardiac service improvement and increase in transparency of cardiac patient outcomes.
The Clinical Nurse, who has the responsibility for professional leadership in the absence of the Nurse Grade 7 and an opportunity to work collaboratively to lead practice changes and clinical innovation, is expected to be able to practice autonomously and provide leadership in clinical decision making.
CQIC skills
- High level interpersonal and communication skills, both within and between health care disciplines.
- Ability to engage with staff at all levels to improve data compliance.
- Consultation with cardiologists to ensure service delivery is consistent.
- Ability to utilise information and reporting systems appropriate to the position (IMPAX CV, ieMR, EMR, the Viewer, Synapse, Auscare)
CQIC Knowledge
- Understanding of the cardiac patient journey, expected outcomes and processes.
- Triage and referral processes for patients entering the SCHHS under cardiology.
- Knowledge of professional standards, policy and procedure as they apply to the role.
- Understanding of change processes and management, Quality Improvement, research.
Remuneration based pro rata on equivalent full time value up to $128,057 p.a., comprising salary rates: $52.86 - $56.60 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (NRG6-1) (temporary position available for 12 months, 40 hrs p.f.). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).
Why work for us?
We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers
As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Workforce Attraction and Incentive Scheme. (Permanent or temporary fixed term equal to or greater than 12 months employment)
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