Senior Advisor - Patient Safety

The Role

The Senior Advisor - Patient Safety contributes to the successful positioning of the Quality and Patient Safety service to provide high quality, accountable and measurable healthcare, both internally and externally, by:

• Providing advice and direction to clinical areas to ensure operation of effective clinical services in accordance with the Department of Health and Quality and Patient Safety objectives.
• Promoting and evaluating the Patient Safety agenda within their Quality and Patient Safety portfolio.
• Coordinating the effective facilitation of their Quality and Patient Safety portfolio.
• Developing and delivering training programs and projects to improve service delivery and mitigate risks within the scope of the assigned Quality and Patient Safety portfolio.
• Leading and implementing, in collaboration with colleagues, an integrated Quality and Patient Safety program.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Quality and Patient Safety Team:

• If you like a challenge, have great energy and attitude, are organised, competent with computer systems and want to be part of a progressive team this could be the job for you. 
• The successful applicant will join a progressive multidisciplinary team, focused on safe, effective consumer centred care.      
• The successful applicant will be required to provide quality and safety advice and support across the Northwest region.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 20 May 2024 until 22 February 2025.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $104,756 to $118,730 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications

2. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences 

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information 

 Judy Taylor 

Position: Nursing Director - Service Improvement
Phone:  0460 030 ***
E-mail: ***********@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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