Manager Of Governance, Quality And Risk - Part-Time

Brunswick Private Hospital is a specialty hospital providing rehabilitation, general medical and outpatient services to our local community.  We extended our specialty services to incorporate mental health in late-January 2020 to complement our existing programs.

At Brunswick Private Hospital our team of professionals are committed to providing comprehensive medical, rehabilitation and mental health services that are designed to restore independence following surgery, illness or injury.

Focussed on delivering great outcomes to our patients, our friendly clinical and non-clinical teams work together to deliver holistic care in a multidisciplinary approach.

We are located conveniently located in Brunswick, close to the popular locations of Lygon Street and Sydney Road, and easily accessible local public transport links or car.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Governance and Quality Coordinator/ looking for a senior leadership role. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Quality Coordinator with demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the strategic planning, development, implementation and monitoring of quality and risk management systems. As part of the leadership team, the successful applicant will play an important role in leading and supporting service-wide developments and creating a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

 

Duties

• Facilitate and coordinate the development of a comprehensive and integrated risk management system, policies and procedures across the hospital and in accordance with  strategic objectives and best practice guidelines
• Establish processes to monitor the effectiveness of risk management within the hospital and compliance with guidelines and standards of regulatory agencies
• Provide advice, assistance and direction to the Executive in development, implementation and maintenance of risk management strategies
• Establishes an organisational risk management framework and facilitates appropriate strategies 
• Facilitate the provision of a systematic approach to risk identification, analysis is and assessment and prioritisation of risk, treatment and monitoring
• Ensure the effectiveness and application of National Clinical Governance Framework at BPH, prepares minutes, agendas and papers for all governance committees relating to the National Standards
• Overseas the Hospital wide Audit program and track closure of recommendations
• Ensures partnering with Consumers and Patient Centred Care is pivotal in all change management activities
• Produce monthly reports on Quality, Safety and Performance KPIs.
• Ability to conduct Root Cause Analysis and London Reviews according to incident and feeback ,
• Mentor Nurse Unit and Department Managers and nominated staff in quality improvement activities ie. Plan, Do, Study, Act or other methodologies.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Extensive experience within the health industry
• Leadership experience at management level in the strategic planning, development, implementation and monitoring of quality and risk management systems
• Knowledge of Performance Improvement principles and practices, Accreditation requirements, relevant legislation Australian Standards and certification processes
• Understanding of and experience in applying customer focused processes and quality management principles within a continuous improvement methodology
• Demonstrated understanding of Risk Management principles, process, standards and requirements applicable to the healthcare setting
• Ability to manage, lead, coach in conjunction with site personnel, ac commitment to achieve the highest standards of performance
• Knowledge of NSQHSS “National Standards”, ACHS/ISO and accreditation
• Qualified in current infection control practices ( Supported by HICMR) 
• Demonstrated strong people management communication skills
• Demonstrated strong organisational skills
• Ability to deliver objectives within deadlines
• Knowledge of RCA methodology
• Knowleddge of the Statutory Duty of Candour and application to compliment the National Open Disclosure Framework
• Competence in using Microsoft Office Software

Preferable:

• Tertiary Qualification in Management Business or Health Science (or relevant industry experience)
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programs
• Previous experience in a similar role at senior level
• Experience in Managing Riskman –for incidents, feedback and the Enterprise Risk Register

Applicants must hold a current National Police Check (within 3 months) and Working with Children’s Check.

Applications close: Recruitment agencies need not apply.

Enquiries can be directed to:

Marnie Caddy

Director of Clinical Services

[email protected]

9385 1115