Quality & Patient Safety Manager - Drug Health Services - Perm FT
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Health related tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading or implementing patient safety programs in line with the Ministry of Health frameworks including management of the IIMS database, Root Cause Analysis and other clinical investigations.
- Experience managing the complaints process, associated investigations and report writing.
- Understanding of the principles of Continuous Quality Improvement and capacity to lead quality audits, practice and projects.
- Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in a complex work and demanding work environment; and ability to contribute proactively.
- Previous leadership experience with demonstrated project management skills and experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of innovation within timeframes.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and written and oral communication skills and experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of corporate and clinical risk management and associated WHS implications.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Mick Rowles on 8717 4036 or via email mick.rowles@health.nsw.gov.au
Interview Date Range: 22/02/2023 - 01/03/2023
Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
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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.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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.
