Icu/picu Quality Manager

2 weeks ago


New Lambton, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

Lead quality and safety in one of NSW’s busiest ICUs and make a lasting impact on patient care.

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 1
**Remuneration**: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging.
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ597849
**Location**: John Hunter Hospital
**Closing Date**: Thursday 28th August

**Ready to make a meaningful impact in critical care? Join John Hunter Hospital’s ICU and PICU team and lead quality and safety initiatives that directly improve patient outcomes.**

**Where you'll be working**
John Hunter Hospital is part of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) -one of the largest and most innovative health services in NSW. Our teams are passionate about delivering world-class care and fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace culture. As part of HNELHD, you’ll have access to staff wellbeing programs, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to contribute to innovative healthcare initiatives that make a real difference to our community.

**What you'll be doing**

The ICU/PICU Quality Manager will take a lead role in driving excellence in patient care by managing the Quality and Safety Portfolio within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at John Hunter Hospital. This position is central to ensuring that our intensive care services meet the highest standards of safety, clinical governance, and continuous improvement.

**In this role, you will**:

- Lead quality and safety initiatives by reviewing clinical incidents (including IMS, London Protocols, and RCAs) and transforming data into meaningful actions that enhance patient outcomes.
- Support and monitor improvement programs and ensure alignment with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, playing a vital role in accreditation processes.
- Prepare, coordinate and facilitate ICU/PICU Clinical Quality and Patient Care (CQPC) meetings, ensuring key issues are identified, addressed, and actioned.
- Collaborate across disciplines by working closely with clinicians, nurse managers, medical directors, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.
- Contribute to continuous learning and system improvement through audits, action planning, staff education, and accreditation preparation.

Act as a champion for quality and governance, influencing change and supporting innovation within one of the busiest critical care services in NSW.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality professional to influence positive change, embed best practice standards, and strengthen the culture of clinical governance within a highly specialised, fast-paced environment. You will be part of a dedicated team making a direct impact on the lives of patients and families at some of their most critical moments.

**Why Join HNELHD?**

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll enjoy a career that’s both challenging and rewarding-working in a values-led organisation where your expertise will have a real impact.

**We offer**:

- Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging - up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams
- A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respectNeed more information?
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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive**PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.**

**_ Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits_**_ _**_such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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