Job no: 911021
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Public Health, Regulation and Compliance
* Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Division of Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care (RAP)
* Salary AHP4 $114, $124,449.00 p.a. (Pro Rata) | RN/M3 $125, $130,779.00
* Full time – Contract until 21 Nov 2025
Join SA Health as a Safety, Quality and Performance Officer - Shape Healthcare Excellence
SA Health is seeking a dedicated Safety, Quality and Performance Officer to join our dynamic team at Flinders Medical Centre within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. This full-time permanent position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and healthcare quality across Adelaide's southern metropolitan region.
About the role:
Reporting to the Nursing Director this role uses clinical knowledge, expertise and leadership skills to facilitate and lead the improvement of systems and processes which contribute to patient safety and quality outcomes. Duties for the role will include:
* Support innovative approaches to the delivery of safe healthcare through quality improvement activities and projects.
* Work with Divisional Services and professional groups to encourage and support the implementation of programs that improve patient safety, quality and risk management of clinical care.
* Contribute to the development of a generative patient safety culture in the Network and the development and implementation of the Divisional and Network's Strategic Safety & Quality Plans.
About you:
* Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate OR Appropriate qualification in an Allied Health discipline from a recognised tertiary institution resulting in registration or giving eligibility for membership with the professional association.
* Proven ability to organise, manage and administer significant projects to achieve successful outcomes.
* Effectively communicating complex concepts, including presenting in a public forum.
* Competency and proficiency using a computer and with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
* At least 3 years (clinical) experience post registration
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Teagan Harris, EA to Co-Director of RAP, ,
Application Closing Date:11.55 pm Friday 29th of August 2025
Attachments:
* RN3 Safety and Performance Officer
* AHP4 Safety and Performance Officer
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Applicant Information:
* We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
* The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
* SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 911021
Advertised: 19 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Aug :55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time
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