Patient Safety and Quality Officer

7 days ago


Bundaberg city centre, Queensland, Australia Friendly Society Private Hospital Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled professional to join our Quality Services team as a Patient Safety and Quality Officer. This role is responsible for managing patient, consumer, and family complaints, maintaining electronic reporting systems, and undertaking reviews of clinical incidents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complaint Management: Responsible for managing and resolving patient, consumer, and family complaints in a timely and effective manner.
  • Risk Management: Maintain electronic reporting systems, including Riskman, to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Clinical Incident Reviews: Undertake reviews of clinical incidents, including SAC1 and SAC2 events, to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Quality Assurance: Support the consumer advisory group and organize audits in accordance with the audit schedule to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Reporting and Communication: Prepare quality reports for the Board, Medical Advisory Committee, and Medical Governance meetings, and provide support to NUMs and line managers to review SAC 3 and 4 incidents.
  • Accreditation and Compliance: Support the level 3 RN's and senior managers to prepare for drop-in ACHS accreditation audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Insurance and External Reviews: Prepare responses for Office of Health Ombudsman requests, insurance notifications for SAC 1 and SAC2 and high-risk events, and reports for Qld Health for SAC 1 and SAC2 events.
Requirements
  • Experience: Previous experience in working in a Quality and Safety team, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and quality improvement.
  • Skills: Proven ability to work unsupervised and within a team environment, with high-level computer literacy in Microsoft programs and advanced Excel skills.
  • Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trust, promote confidence, and satisfaction with staff, patients, their families, and support persons.
What We Offer
  • Attractive Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 annually towards household expenses and an additional $2,650 annually towards meals and entertainment expenses.
  • Access to Fitness Passport: Exclusive discounts on fitness classes and activities.
  • Discounts and Benefits: Discounts at our Pharmacy, bulk billing opportunities at I-Med and Sullivan Nicolaides, and more.


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