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Form of workLakeview Private Hospital (LPH) is an established multidisciplinary private hospital located at Bella Vista, Sydney. We seek to employ staff members with a passion for healthcare and a deep commitment to the philosophy of Patients First. We believe in creating a workplace that reflects that commitment.
With views overlooking Norwest Lake, LPH offers a tranquil atmosphere with large operating theatres and outstanding rehabilitation facilities.
An opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Quality Manager / Infection Control Manager to work on a permanent part time basis, 3-4 days per week.
We will also consider candidates seeking full time employment.
The role is responsible for the delivery of continuous quality improvement, reform and innovation to ensure best practice throughout the facility and maintenance of accreditations.
Reporting to the DON, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Current AHPRA registration
- Extensive experience in a similar role within a health services environment
- Experience in planning, development, implementation and monitoring of the organisational quality and risk systems/framework
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Risk Notification and Quality Management principles and practices, relevant legislations, Australian Standards and certification processes
- Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement policies and applications
- Previous knowledge and/or experience with hospital accreditation with ample knowledge of NSQHS standards
- Previous experience in policy development and data management
- Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing and infection prevention and control practice
- Be experienced in supervising education and Infection Control programmes
- Demonstrated in-depth working knowledge and understanding of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care - Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Competence in Microsoft Office software packages
Benefits of working at LPH:
- Free onsite parking - valued at >$2,500 per annum
- Access to Fitness Passport, offering discounted gym membership fees
- Access to our PayLab staff benefit scheme, providing discounted products at over 100 retail stores
- Conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Norwest Metro station for those using public transport
- Private Hospital salary packaging available
All candidates are required to submit a cover letter outlining their alignment to the key requirements of the role, plus a resume via the SEEK application process.
Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are required for all successful candidates. Employment with Lakeview Private Hospital is subject to your compliance with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases – NSW Health Policy Directive PD2022_030. In summary this means you will need to demonstrate immunity against COVID19, TB, Measles, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus and the Mumps. Employees will only be offered employment if they meet our immunisation requirements.
Candidates will need to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID19 before they will be considered for an interview.
Only applicants with permanent residency or visas 189, 186, 190, 892, or 893 will be considered for this position. We do not accept applicants without this status.
