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Form of work- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
- An opportunity to have a positive impact on patient safety and further support a culture of continuous improvement and learning
About the role
Based at the Calvary Adelaide Hospital the Risk, Safety and Quality Manager role is a full time, Monday to Friday position with flexible working hours.
The position works alongside staff, consumers and managers, and is responsible for providing day to day support of the Clinical Governance systems to ensure they complement the strategic direction, daily operational processes, budget, business direction and delivery of clinical care of the hospital, whilst supporting compliance with the National Safety and Quality in Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Your main duties will include:
- Promote and engage with staff to provide a common understanding of the National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards and Clinical Trials Governance Framework within the hospital
- Lead a hospital wide quality improvement program that promotes an integrated system of patient safety, quality improvement and risk management in line with the strategic direction of the hospital.
- Support the leadership team and actively participate in identification and management of risks within the hospital.
About you
- Registration with the Australian Heath Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Nurse and or Midwife
- A thorough understanding of the National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards and Clinical Trials Governance Framework
- An understanding of principles of quality improvement and risk management
- Skills in investigation and report writing with a keen eye for detail
- High level communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
For further information please contact
Tanya Brooks on 08 8227 6507 / Tanya.Brooks@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
