Patient Safety Officer (Health Mgr Lvl 2) - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals
Position Classification: Health Manager - Level 2
Remuneration: $109,857.00 - $129,624.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ572883
Application Close Date: 25/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 28/05/2025 – 04/06/2025
Contact Details: Mary Elfar | Mary.Elfar@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Be part of an exciting Patient Safety Team that is deeply committed to improving the safety and quality of care for every patient. In this vital role, you will work alongside a supportive and dynamic group of professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to enhance and refine your communication, analytical, and leadership skills while guiding clinicians and managers in the effective use of the IMS+ system to manage and report clinical incidents. You will play a key role supporting quality-driven change across the hospital and Local Health District. If you're ready to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patient care, this is the role for you.
What You'll be Doing
To assist in the coordination of the patient safety activities such as monitoring, reporting and investigating patient safety incidences at Camden & Campbelltown Hospital.
- To provide support and assistance to staff with the reporting and investigation of patient safety issues and assist/advise in the implementation of recommendations.
- To be a patient safety resource for Camden & Campbelltown Hospital, providing information and advice on patient safety issues.
- Monitoring the progress and implementation of recommendations from SAER and Harm Score 2incidents.
- Participating in the planning and implementation of an ongoing program of education in various aspects of patient safety management to assist in developing Camden & Campbelltown Hospital staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge required to adequately manage patient safety issues.
Where You'll Be Working
Be a part of a healthcare provider which is responsive to the needs of its consumers and shape the future of the community in which you live!
Campbelltown Hospital is one of NSW’s newest most progressive hospitals which services the community in which you live. This is an incredible opportunity to become part of the team which is dedicated to providing the best possible patient care to the Macarthur community and beyond. With state of the art facilities, the hospital is an exciting hub of diverse presentations and clinical experiences.
The management team focus on being approachable, innovative and being responsive to the feedback provided by the staff who make our hospital thrive. The team are forward thinkers who are looking to drive a sociable, friendly and vibrant environment where patient experience is at the forefront of every interaction.
We recognise value and are looking to ensure the highest quality team!
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current authority to practice with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or such other qualifications and/or senior health professional experience deemed appropriate by the Local Health District.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in application of clinical practice improvement and continuous quality improvement.
- Experience in leading or implementing patient safety and quality systems in line with MoH Incident Management Policy including ims+ incident management system, and Serious Adverse Event Reports (SAER) and other investigations.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated computer competence with skills in Information Management and knowledge of facility quality and safety systems.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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