Safety And Quality Coordinator

Salary ASO-6 $98,478 - $104,165 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

• Salary RN-3 $125,183 -$130,779 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months

ASO-6 As a Safety and Quality Consultant within CALHN's Acute and Urgent Care Program, you will be at the forefront of driving excellence in patient care by ensuring systems, processes, and governance frameworks meet the highest safety and quality standards. Reporting to the Clinical Program Delivery Manager through the Clinical Practice Director, you will lead and support initiatives that address gaps between practice and policy, promote compliance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, and foster a positive, patient-focused culture. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Safety and Quality Plan, coordinating reform projects, managing quality improvement and risk processes, and providing accurate, timely data to guide decision-making. Through your expertise, you will help position the program for accreditation success while empowering teams to achieve consistently safe, high-quality outcomes for patients and the community.

RN-3 As a Safety and Quality Consultant within CALHN's Acute and Urgent Care Program, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping safe, effective, and high-quality clinical services. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you will support the multi-disciplinary team and advise Senior Leadership on patient safety, quality, accreditation, and risk management, while leading business improvement initiatives. You'll champion clinical improvement projects aligned to CALHN's strategic priorities, using data and health information technology to identify opportunities, measure impact, and drive change. Working as part of a collaborative central Safety and Quality team, you will help build capability in quality improvement across the Local Health Network, contributing to a positive workplace culture and better health outcomes for our patients and community.

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At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe, and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because of our commitment to being our best.

Join us and be part of a team driven by a commitment to a seamless, safe, and connected experience for all.

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At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Packaging: covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working, including part-time options. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible arrangements.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

  Join CALHN for a fulfilling career supported by comprehensive benefits and a commitment to your success.

  Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

  CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, all genders, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.