Quality, Risk And Compliance Manager - Immediate Start - Part-Time

St Luke's Care is an iconic private health organisation that has delivered excellence in care for over 100 years. Our Hospital, Aged Care facility, Rehabilitation and Home Care service are all committed to providing the highest quality care. We invest in our staff’s development and provide a culture that allows you to grow.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Quality, Risk and Compliance Manager to provide leadership, strategic direction, and coordination of the Hospitals risk and compliance management programs.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain accreditation (NSQHS Standards), licensing obligations (NSW Health Private Hospital Regulations) and NATA accreditation for the Hospital’s sleep and radiology services;
• provide leadership, strategic direction and coordination of the Hospital’s risk and compliance management programs;

The position

• Develop, implement and coordinate the Hospital’s risk management and quality improvement strategies to enhance the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of services and programs. 
• Ensure measures and outcomes are reported and escalated as required.
• Develop and maintain the Hospital’s risk profile and risk register including escalation of risks and monitoring of control mechanisms.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop and maintain a Hospital quality improvement plan for the continued evolution of quality and risk management.
• Periodically review and evaluate the Hospital’s quality and risk frameworks and programs, providing advice and recommendations to the relevant Director and/or Committee.
• Support clinicians to review trends and assist with the identification of clinical risk minimisation strategies to improve patient outcomes.
• Support departments and/or clinicians to identify, implement and evaluate continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage external licensing and compliance requirements, including relevant state based licensing authorities 
• Manage and co-ordinate external reporting of clinical indicators and patient data ensuring timely reporting.
• Develop and review clinical and corporate policies. 
• Provide leadership, through effective personal, professional communication

Essential criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualification in nursing and/or health related discipline
• Unconditional AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse)
• Demonstrated leadership experience in quality improvement and clinical risk management in a healthcare setting
• Sound computer literacy
• Understanding of requirements of NSQHS standards and NSW Health governance and licensing requirements 
  
  To be successful in this role you will have the ability to lead and facilitate the work of multi-disciplinary teams, whilst demonstrating your comprehensive knowledge, expertise and achievement of accreditation and private hospital licensing requirements. You will display personal attributes of self-motivation, initiative, reliability and capacity to work independently as well as part of a team. Previous change management, leadership and team building skills is vital. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission ‘Quality Care with a Personal Touch’ and Values (Trust, Excellence, Transparency, Respect and Integrity).
   

How to Apply

For enquiries, please contact Emma Hayward, Director – Hospital and Clinic, 02 9356 0301 or email [email protected]. Please include an up-to-date resume with relevant skills and experience and a cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria and your interest in the role.

If you would like to find out more about St Luke's Care, visit our website at www.slc.org.au

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA MUST BE PROVIDED

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Immunisation against specified infectious diseases (or proof of non-response) are also a requirement of employment at St Luke’s Care.

All positions at St Luke's Care are subject to relevant character and probity checks including criminal record and/or working with children checks.

At St Luke's Care we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, equitable and safe for all. As part of our commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares St Luke's philosophy and values regardless of their age, gender, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status.