SCHN Patient Safety Manager
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ218274 Requisition #
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Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent healthcare work experience in a senior role, including management of patient safety principles.
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Demonstrated high level knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, NSW Health patient safety policies and programs and continuous quality improvement.
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple issues concurrently and the capacity to critically analyse complex material, evaluate clinical services and make sound recommendations.
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Demonstrated experience in conducting case reviews and/or involvement with previous Root Cause Analysis (RCA, now referred as Serious Adverse Event Reviews – SAERS).
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Demonstrated superior written and oral communication skills with experience in analysing data and ability to produce briefs, comprehensive reports, including preparation of reports to governing bodies and/or senior management, correspondence, presentations and committee support using software programs.
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Demonstrated time management and organisational skills, showing appropriate initiative, meeting deadlines and working with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrated experience with the management of staff/small project teams that inspire positive interactions in the workplace, in alignment with NSW Health CORE values.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the Application Guide for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Bassett on Sarah.Bassett@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 18/04/2021
