Independent Patient Rights Advisor

4 weeks ago


West Ipswich, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The functions of Independent Patient Rights Advisers include the following:

- Ensure that a patient, and the patient's nominated support persons, family, carers and other support persons are advised of their rights and responsibilities under the Act
- Help the patient, and the patient's nominated support persons, family, carers and other support persons to communicate to health practitioners the patient's views, wishes and preferences about the patient's treatment and care
- Work cooperatively with community visitors performing functions under the Public Guardian Act 2014
- Consult with authorised mental health practitioners, authorised doctors, administrators of authorised mental health services, and the chief psychiatrist on the rights of patients under the Act, the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000, the Powers of Attorney Act 1998 and other laws

About you
- Demonstrated ability to consult with a broad range of mental health stakeholders, including mental health consumers, support persons, authorised doctors and administrators of authorised mental health services
- Demonstrated high level oral and written communications skills and ability to support people from vulnerable population groups, such as persons with a mental illness, and
- High level negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.



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