AddressA unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Quality and Infection Control professional to join the team at the private hospital in regional NSW. It is a permanent full-time role.
ROLE DETAILS
This role will suit a dynamic, organised, and experienced person to manage the Quality & Infection Control Portfolios across the Hospital. This key Management role works closely with the executive, all department managers, and staff to monitor and implement the organisational quality plan, coordinate staff health, and manage infection prevention and control program.
Duties/Responsibilities include:
- Supporting and fostering a culture within the organisation that embraces Quality;
- Managing and leading the accreditation program;
- Overseeing collection, management, and evaluation of all clinical indicators;
- Investigating and resolving clinical incidents and adverse events;
- Working with managers to achieve excellence in care and service delivery;
- Co-ordinating and assisting in conducting audits to comply with hospital & legislative policies;
- Developing & reviewing policies, procedures, systems, and services;
- Providing input to the infection prevention and control strategic planning, policy development, surveillance (including National surveillance), auditing program (including Hand Hygiene), outbreak management, and redevelopment project involvement.
You will possess:
- Current Registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse;
- A comprehensive knowledge of the NSQHS National accreditation standards and their application to the private health sector;
- Previous experience in preparation, coordination & participation in hospital accreditation;
- Post Graduate Qualification or willingness to undertake formal education in Infection Control practices;
- Proven experience in the development, implementation, and review of policies & procedures to ensure compliance with a high standard of safety and service delivery throughout the organisation;
- A strong understanding of the role of Clinical Governance in the private sector;
- Strong leadership qualities and excellent time management skills;
- Proven ability to work cohesively in a team and independently;
- Strong understanding of the principles of Infection Prevention and Control;
- High level of verbal and written communication skills including demonstrating the ability to provide formal education and discussion within peer groups;
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
- A relevant Post Graduate qualification related to the area of Quality, Safety, and Risk Management, be working towards the same or willing to undertake;
- Hand Hygiene Gold Standard Auditor Certificate.
- Flexible work opportunities;
- Free access to 18,000 upskilling courses via a LinkedIn learning subscription;
- Professional development programs;
- Career development into Clinical Nurse Specialist roles in some specialties;
- Discounted gym membership;
- Discounts off hospital and extras private health insurance;
- Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
- Paid parental leave.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
Hospital, located in Coffs Harbour, is a 78-bed licensed hospital, providing advanced surgery, interventional coronary angiography including the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, orthopaedics, endovascular & general surgery, general medical, rehabilitation, palliative care, and mental health. The theatre complex offers state-of-the-art operating facilities, along with a day surgery unit onsite. The facility has a day medical unit that caters to patients requiring chemotherapy and day intravenous therapy.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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