Senior Improvement Lead, Older Persons Patient Safety Program

Senior Improvement Lead, Older Persons Patient Safety Program
Clinical Excellence Commission 

Where you'll be working 

The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) is committed to providing leadership in safety and quality to improve health care for patients in NSW.  The primary focus of the CEC is to promote and support improved clinical care, safety and quality across the NSW public health system, and to meet functions specified by the Minister for Health. The CEC Strategic Plan places priority on delivering high performing reliable systems and ensuring safety and quality in the provision of healthcare for ‘every patient, every time’ is consistent across NSW Health.   

What you'll be doing  

The Senior Improvement Lead, Older Persons Patient Safety Program will provide leadership within the Patient Safety Improvement Programs Team and the System Improvement Directorate specifically regarding large scale improvement for the care of the older person and general adult population. This includes but is not limited to the implementation and continuous improvement in the comprehensive care minimising harm model as well as other Patient Safety Improvement Programs priorities.

What are we looking for?  

• Enthusiastic team members with a 'can-do' attitude
• Commitment to outstanding customer service
• Innovative thinkers who strive for excellence

What can we offer you?  

• Career Development
• A culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
• One Allocated Day Off (ADO) in each 28-day roster cycle

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4 
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum, plus superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 38 
Requisition ID: REQ547846
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards 

How to apply - your application to be considered must include both: 

• An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• A cover letter and completed online questionnaire addressing each of the below selection criteria.
• 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
• Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ547846 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria  

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant health discipline and/or equivalent experience; including experience and training in safety and improvement methodologies and leading clinical change management.
2. Demonstrated experience and application of improvement tools and resources.
3. Extensive knowledge and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating safety and quality programs in a state-wide or large scale setting.
4. Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple and concurrent initiatives with conflicting milestones and deadlines.
5. Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience developing effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including liaising with and influencing stakeholders to adopt and implement improvement methodologies.
6. Superior analytical skills including demonstrated ability conducting literature reviews and applying research; conducting data analysis and interpretation; preparing and presenting analysis and reports; and managing program risks and implications.
7. High level verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience drafting complex written documents such as reports, briefs and advice for senior managers.

Need more information?  

 
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For role related queries or questions contact Paul Hudson on Paul.Hudson@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9269 5587

Our Commitment to Diversity  

NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team. 

Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au

Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au

Things to consider when submitting application:  

To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia:

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal. 

 
Applications Close: Sunday, 9^th February 2025 at 11:59PM