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Form of workABOUT THE ROLE:
The Quality Business Partner role will partner with Health Service Leavers and provide support, guidance and expertise with the monitoring, evaluation and continual improvement of systems and processes across Mercy’s four quality domains: safe care, person centred care, integrated care and effective and appropriate care.
This is a full-time, permanent role but we would consider applications for part-time (0.8 FTE) working arrangements.
We are also seeking applicants for full-time short-term positions.
Roles are based fro the Werribee Hospital.
Please specify your preferences as part of your application.
ABOUT US:
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
- Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
- Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements, including:
- 3-5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role within a healthcare organisation;
- Relevant tertiary health sciences qualification, or acceptable equivalent;
- Strong clinical midwifery experience;
- Demonstrated understanding of the National Standards and experience in preparation for survey;
- Understanding and experience in quality improvement and quality management principles and practices;
- Experience in leading change in a team environment;
- Experience in facilitating clinical risk management processes in a healthcare setting.
- Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Proof of vaccination status consistent with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.
Contact Details
- Melissa Bowkett-Hall
- *************@mercy.com.au
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