Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Safety Officer , Queensland Health

An exciting opportunity exists for the Clinical Nurse Consultant – Patient Safety Officer (CNC PSO) to demonstrate an advanced level of autonomous clinical and professional practice and decision making, in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 7
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SC534759
Closing date 08-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration For 8 weeks with possible extension
Contact person Lisa Wright
Contact details 0752023010
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The purpose of the CNC PSO is to work collaboratively with executive, directorates, clinical leaders and frontline staff for the purpose of building and strengthening a Patient Safety culture, error analysis, reducing patient harm and errors and identifying opportunities for improvement.
An important aspect of the CNC PSO position is the ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a large number of groups and individuals. Whilst the CNC PSO has the primary responsibility for the actions below, they should be accomplished by working closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being understand to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Schedule 2, Nurses and Midwives (Queensland Health Award) – State 2015 – Generic Level Statements Nurse Grade 7 and the Queensland Public Service values.
• Understand your broad responsibilities for safety and quality in healthcare, actively participate in continuous quality and safety improvement activities within the workplace and notify a relevant clinical or non-clinical responsible officer when concerns exist about workplace or Patient Safety.
• Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.

Remuneration value up to $13,285.75 p.m., comprising salary between $4,933.10 - $5,355.90 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Nurse Grade 7) (fixed term temporary full time position available for up to 8 weeks with possible extension). 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.

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