**Please note**: this position may also be filled by a Clinical Nurse, Occupational Therapist - Senior, Pharmacist - Senior or Physiotherapist - Senior (Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Officer) as per the attached role descriptions.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Officer to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern Current South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide high-level advice to the Nursing Director, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, senior management, clinical divisions, external health agencies and other stakeholders
- Conduct the research, planning, implementation and coordination of programs to support patient care through patient safety, clinical risk management and quality improvement activities
- Support and undertake analysis of clinical systems and reviews of health information
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- A relevant qualification in Quality and Safety Improvement would be well regarded
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Permanent full time
- Base salary ranging from $117 824 - $126 212 per annum
About Us
The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (PSQI) team is responsible for supporting the Gold Coast Health leadership team to develop, monitor and refine a clinical governance framework, including patient safety, quality and other initiatives that come under the umbrella of clinical governance. The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Unit works with clinical divisions to implement the clinical governance framework to ensure patient safety and continuously improving quality of care.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
**Job Ad reference**: GC552098AO
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