Nurse/Midwife Clinical Coordinator – Continuous Quality Improvement

CRANAplus Incorporated; Nhulunbuy; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Retention bonus

Leave loading

Salary packaging

Accommodation provided

FOIL transport

Superannuation 12%

Generous leave entitlements

Relocation support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CRANAplus Incorporated in the Northern Territory seeks a Nurse/Midwife Clinical Coordinator (Nurse Level 5) to lead the CQI program for Primary Health Care in the East Arnhem region. You will manage clinical safety, quality, and accreditation and provide crucial reports to the PHC Director and executive leadership.

This role involves travel to remote communities by light aircraft or 4WD, and requires an NT manual driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible.
• Advanced clinical knowledge in Primary Health or related area with strong decision-making.
• Ability to apply professional bodies' knowledge to provide advice and support.
• Experience supporting policy development, interpreting policy and leading change.
• Knowledge of social and cultural factors influencing health care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical safety, quality and accreditation program for PHC.
• Provide key reports to the Director of PHC and executive leadership.
• Drive CQI initiatives and support system evaluations.
• Assist investigations of serious adverse incidents per NSQHS standards.
• Travel to remote communities; NT manual driver's license required.

Skills

Nursing registration

Advanced clinical knowledge

Policy development experience

Change management

Cultural factors awareness

Education

Graduate Diploma in Safety & Quality or related

Job description

Nurse/Midwife Clinical Coordinator - Continuous Quality Improvement

Nurse Level 5 - Remuneration Package Range $160,244 - $166,898 (including salary $136,235 - $143,391

About the position

The RoleAs theCQI Facilitator, you will be responsible for managing the clinical safety, quality, and accreditation program for Primary Health Care (PHC), working closely with Primary Health Care Centres across the East Arnhem region. You will provide key reports to the Director of PHC and executive leadership, drive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, support system evaluations, and assist with investigations of serious adverse incidents in line with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

This role requires travel to remote communities by light aircraft or 4WD. Applicants must hold, or be able to obtain, an NT manual driver's licence.

About youyou're a strategic thinker with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes and driving continuous improvement. To be successful you'll have:

• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
• Proven advanced clinical knowledge and skills, in Primary Health, or related area supported by strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Proven proficiency in understanding and applying professional bodies of knowledge to provide advice and support
• Experience supporting local/ regional policy development, interpreting policy and precedent, and contributing to change management initiatives.
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of social and cultural factors influencing the provision of health care

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice in Safety and Quality or Primary Health Care, or related area.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Retention bonus
• Up to $1,724 leave loading per year
• Salary packaging
• Accommodation provided
• Fares Out of Isolated Location -FOIL- 2 per year
• 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Relocation support
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

East Arnhem offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by stunning beaches, rich culture, and a vibrant community spirit. Based in Nhulunbuy - the region's main service hub - you'll enjoy modern amenities including schools, healthcare, shopping, and sporting clubs. With a population of around 4,000, Nhulunbuy blends relaxed living with adventure, from wildlife trails and sailing to golf and art centres. The Northern Territory's enviable work-life balance gives you time to explore breathtaking landscapes and connect with a diverse, welcoming community.