Patient Safety

2 days ago


Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Full time

About the role:

  • Implement, monitor and evaluate the organisation's quality standards, policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant CQHHS work area.
  • Manage processes and functions to identify and avoid or minimise risks to patients, employees, volunteers, visitors and the Hospital and Health Services (HHS), in consultation with the Practice Leader - Clinical Quality Safety and Accreditation.
  • Maintain current, accurate and secure records management practices pertaining to patient safety and clinical incident investigations (including recommendations and outcomes), adhering to relevant legislative standards at all times.
  • Deliver pro-active commitment in the identification, implementation and evaluation of quality patient safety and risk mitigation initiatives and measures to facilitate continuous improvement and the achievement of quality standards (including NSQHSS, Aged Care Standards, Disability Standards and other relevant standards).
  • Proactively assist business units in developing, implementing and monitoring patient safety initiatives.
  • Review, assess and analyse data trends and produce qualitative reports for senior management to enable informed future decision making across CQHHS.
  • Manage/support training of business unit staff in patient safety and risk mitigation in line with needs analysis, determined from consultation with clinicians and management.

About you:
  • Appointment as a Nurse requires current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificat.
  • Appointment as an Administration Officer requires no mandatory qualifications though a relevant qualification is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $12,360 p.m. is comprised of:
  • An hourly rate between $54.44 - $58.30 p.h. (Nursing)
  • An hourly rate between $61.20 - $65.56 p.h. (Admin)
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits
  • Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:
  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
  • Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:
  • Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
  • Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5H655802

Applications close: Thursday, 4 September 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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