Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager
Peninsula Private Hospital - Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager
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 framework.
They will lead the coordination of quality improvement initiatives, projects and activities to maintain patient safety, accreditation standards, regulatory compliance and patient experience, in accordance with the mission, vision and values.
This is a Full-time position of 76 hours per fortnight.
About You
As the Quality, Risk and Infection Control Manager, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Facilitate ongoing implementation and monitoring of the Hospital/Facility wide quality improvement program and to promote risk management to support the strategic direction
* Lead all accreditation processes
* Provide effective leadership in quality and risk management to assist Managers to continuously review their practices
* Participation in clinical data collection, collation and analysis
* Participate and coordinate case review investigations
* Coach and consult with Managers in quality improvements in order to build capacity and capability
Selection Criteria:
* Mandatory - Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of experience
* Worked in a private hospital (desirable)
* Participated in accreditation
* Proven track record in effectively implementing organisational wide initiatives, with significant experience influencing teams in building a quality improvement culture
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Knowledge of ACHS Accreditation System against the National Standards (NSQHS)
* Innovation and creativity
* Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, particularly in the use of Word and Excel
* Educational and auditing skills
* Flexibility and openness to new ideas
To Apply
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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.
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