Quality, Risk, And Infection Control Manager

Peninsula Private Hospital - Quality, Risk, and Infection Control Manager

• Full-time role - 76 Hours a fortnight
• Registered Nurse Level 3
• Free Parking - onsite

The Opportunity

Peninsula Private Hospital seeks to recruit a dynamic Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager with extensive knowledge of the National Quality Health Service Standards and their application in the acute health setting to join our executive team.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and Director of Nursing, the Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager will facilitate ongoing implementation and monitoring of the Hospital's clinical safety and quality, risk and Infection Control framework.

They will lead the coordination of quality, risk and Infection Control improvement initiatives, projects and activities to maintain patient safety, accreditation standards, regulatory compliance and patient experience, in accordance with the mission, vision and values.

One part-time Clinical Nurse (CN) will directly report to this role.

This is a Full-time position of 76 hours per fortnight.

Responsibilities:

As the Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Quality & Risk Management:

• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the hospital's quality improvement program and risk management framework.
• Lead all accreditation processes.
• Provide leadership and support to managers in continuously improving practices.
• Participate in clinical data collection, analysis, and case review investigations.
• Facilitate training and educational activities.

Infection Prevention & Control:

• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the hospital's infection prevention and control program.
• Maintain and update the risk register and manage relevant KPIs.
• Conduct audits and investigations related to infection prevention and control.
• Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention and control best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Australian standards and regulations.

Selection Criteria:

Mandatory:

• Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of experience (Level 3)
• Current Practicing Certificate relevant to the state of employment
• Post-graduate qualification in Quality Management, Risk Management, or Infection Prevention and Control
• Experience in leading and implementing sustainable compliance and innovative accreditation processes in acute hospital setting
• Experience in a private hospital setting
• Proven track record in implementing quality improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of National Quality Safety Healthcare Standards (NSQHS) and ACHS Accreditation System
• Experience in infection prevention and control principles and practices

Desirable:

• Registered Nurse Immuniser or working towards

About Us

With 70 inpatient Surgical, Medical and Rehabilitation beds, a rehabilitation gym and 3 operating theatres located on the idyllic Redcliffe Peninsula our facility averages 760 admissions per month. Specialties include orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and internal medicine and the delivery of leading rehabilitation services and programs on the Brisbane Northside.

Peninsula Private Hospital has been providing care to our local community for over 40 years and continually embraces the highest quality of holistic patient care.

Peninsula Private Hospital is supported by a state executive team, our corporate services team and the Healthscope network.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 39 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

To Apply Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to ***************@healthsocope.com.au

Applications Close: 2nd April 2024

More Information Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.