Patient Safety Expert
3 weeks ago
This is a Permanent Full-Time position at 80 hours per fortnight within the Quality Department. You will be responsible for leading the identification, triage and review of patient safety events. A key aspect of this role is supporting and connecting patient safety principles through our clinical divisions, including leadership in recognition and reporting of patient safety events, ensuring contemporary review practices and embedding learnings to ensure RCH continuously improves the care of our patients and families.
The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or significant relevant industry experience, proven leadership experience in a team environment and the ability to work well as a senior team member. They will also have proven experience in the review of adverse patient safety events, including the development of systems to support patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor trends relating to patient safety across RCH, working with divisional partners to ensure high quality, safe care.
- Support teams across RCH in the use of the Victorian Incident Management System (VHIMS).
- Work with all RCH patients, families and staff to ensure a just and open culture.
About the Department
The RCH Quality team is dynamic and collaborative, supporting patient safety, patient experience and clinical excellence systems and processes across the health service. The Quality Department supports clinical governance processes, coordinates accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Health Service standards and provides expert advice to staff on matters relating to patient safety and patient experience.
What We Offer
- Culture of continuous improvement
- Flexible work options available
- Compliance with RCH's policies and procedures
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role in line with the requirements of the position description.
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