En Quality Project Officer

**EN Quality Project Officer**

**Permanent Part Time**

**Based in Launceston with Statewide Travel**

**Who we are**

OneCare is a not-for-profit aged care organization, founded on the principles of compassion, respect and dignity for the individual. We take a holistic approach to the provision of our services, treating each resident and consumer as a whole person' with regard to the design and delivery of their individual care and well-being. We have a rich history and have been providing residential aged care for more than 40 years.

**What we need**

A highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as our **EN Quality Project Officer**

The role is permanent part time and will be based in the North of the State with statewide travel required.

**What will you do?**

Working closely with the Quality and Compliance Team and the Regional Clinical Services Managers to ensure compliance with the Aged Care and NDIS Standards. This will be achieved through monitoring quality indicators, conducting regular audits, holding education and providing support to the quality team and the Services managers in meeting OneCare’s strategic plan.
- Under the direction of the Manager of Quality and Compliance (MQC) develop, implement, and evaluate objectives and outcomes in accordance with OneCare's Strategic Plan.
- Monitor, support, and enable compliance specifically for quality and accreditation matters with the assistance of the Quality and Compliance Unit.
- Provide support to the Manager of Quality and Compliance in achieving OneCare’s strategic plan and quality improvement projects that promote excellence in Aged and HomeCare Services.
- Maintain awareness of relevant legislation and regulations relating to clinical care to ensure compliance with all requirements.
- Support and deliver quality systems that ensure compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and the NDIS Standards.
- Under the direction of the MQC drive relevant quality, compliance, and care systems initiatives to support and enable precincts to adopt best practice projects.
- Participate actively in meetings and committees that support OneCare’s strategic direction, quality, and compliance outcomes.
- Under the direction of the MQC conduct regular quality and compliance audits and provide recommendations to support the precincts through specific actions and continuous quality improvement.
- Review, evaluate, and update OneCare policies and procedures in collaboration with the Policy Advisor.
- Develop, source, enable, and deliver education and training in relation to compliance management, quality, and continuous improvement systems.

**What you bring to the role**

**Essential**
- Diploma of Nursing
- Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA registration with no conditions
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the health sector.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People Check NDIS endorsed
- Current Australian Driver’s licence as there is travel within the role
- Working knowledge in the Serious Incident Reporting System (SIRS), National Aged Care Mandatory Quality

**What you get in return**
- Competitive remuneration with access to not-for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per FBT year.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including access to our scholarship program.
- Rewarding role working for a highly respected Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation which is a leader in the aged care sector.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, discounted private health, plus ongoing health and wellbeing activities
- On site parking

At OneCare, we care deeply about our residents, our staff and the jobs we do each day. Our workplace is caring, supportive and down to earth. As a values-led consumer focused business, OneCare offers a rewarding work environment where you will be able to contribute meaningfully and will see the results of your efforts.

**How to apply**

For further information about this role or a copy of the position description, please contact Ted Fletcher, Manager Quality and Compliance on 0408 384 688.

**Registration to work with vulnerable people with an NDIS endorsement is an essential requirement to work at OneCare.