Quality and Safety Manager (Aged Care Portfolio)
West Gippsland Healthcare Group – Warragul VIC
Quality & Safety Manager (Aged Care Portfolio)
Quality & Safety Team
Permanent Full Time, up to 80 hours per fortnight
Classification is dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Quality and Safety Unit at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of Quality and Safety Manager.
Reporting to the Deputy Director Clinical Governance, you will work within a motivated and dedicated team that provides support to the organisation over a wide range of quality improvement, patient safety and risk management services.
This position will liaise closely with the Deputy Director, Clinical Operations, Aged Care and Community to ensure the Aged Care Strengthened Quality Standards are embedded in everyday practice.
Opportunities for portfolio variety will be considered over time.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person with experience in working collaboratively and demonstrated understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
This stimulating role would suit an experienced nurse who has clinical expertise in the area of Aged Care and is flexible, solutions focused, has a commitment to quality and a willingness to accept a challenge.
This is a full-time position of either 76 hours per fortnight or 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO, to be worked Monday–Friday, exact hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Key responsibilities and qualifications
Our preferred candidate will have:
Accountability and initiative.
Experience as a health professional and three years senior management experience in a related field, including management of a multidisciplinary team.
Recent demonstrated experience in Aged Care Standards Accreditation.
Recent demonstrated experience in the successful management of risks, through application of the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework (or equivalent), knowledge of Riskman and an organisational risk register.
Recent demonstrated experience in leading accreditation activities across an organisation.
Demonstrated experience in managing incident management systems and processes.
Demonstrated understanding of consumer participation and person-centred care.
Post-graduate qualifications in Quality or working towards.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
Previous experience in leading Aged Care Standards Accreditation processes and other related standards.
Sound knowledge of Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare National Standards and accreditation processes.
Previous experience of clinical governance.
Sound knowledge of legislative compliance in the healthcare industry.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies).
Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
Did you know that our Warragul hospital is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Pakenham, with a stress-free commute along the freeway?
What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.
While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff.
Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team.
We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability.
Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.
Who wouldn't want to be part of such a remarkable journey?
So, dust off your CV and prepare to embark on an inspiring career with us here at West Gippsland Health.
Your future awaits
Benefits
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development
Access to employee assistance programme
Salary packaging
Free parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check.
All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.
A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the Position Description.
Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV and a cover letter.
Responses to the selection criteria are recommended.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least two professional referees.
If you have any further queries, please contact Cathryn Dunstan, Deputy Director Clinical Governance on ******** ***.
Applications close on Sunday, 11 January ****.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
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