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SalaryThe role:
The Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Culture works in close partnership with all clinical and support streams across Hospitals South to:
- Provide high level project management and program functions related to Patient Safety Culture, including planning, coordination and monitoring activities supporting the delivery of improvement priorities and evaluation of outcomes.
- The role will support the successful integration, change management and continuous improvement activities for the Patient Safety Culture within Hospitals South.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Team:
- Hospitals South continues to invest in building an effective Safety Culture, including the organization’s and employee's approach to safety; identifying, mitigating and controlling risks; and engagement in activities that represent (and reinforce) a Safety Culture.
- The Quality & Patient Safety Service (QPSS) South supports and strengthens the Safety Culture within Hospitals South by providing expertise and support to service groups and facilities.
- The Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Culture role is critical to QPSS and Hospitals South, and will support the further development of Hospital South's Safety Culture.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part time, day worker position working 60.8 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as we can welcome you onboard.
*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:
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:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- 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
Applicant Guide
For more information
Bernard Nel
Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
0405 005 ***
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