Patient Safety Lead: Incident & Quality Improvement

Health; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Patient Safety Officer at Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, to lead clinical incident management and drive improvements in patient safety and quality of care. The role involves reviewing incidents, coordinating reporting and advising on governance and risk across Logan and Beaudesert Health Service.

You will analyse data, identify trends and support multidisciplinary teams to implement improvements, fostering a culture of continuous safety.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in clinical incident investigation and analysis (RCA or equivalent).
• Strong communication, report-writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead review, investigation and analysis of clinical incidents and sentinel events.
• Coordinate clinical incident reporting and SAC 1 incidents.
• Provide expert advice on patient safety, governance and risk management.
• Analyze data and trends to inform service improvements and outcomes.
• Build relationships with clinical teams and stakeholders to foster safety culture.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Incident investigation

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Clinical qualification

Job description

Queensland Health is seeking a Patient Safety Officer at Logan Hospital, Meadowbrook, to lead clinical incident management and drive improvements in patient safety and quality of care. The role involves reviewing incidents, coordinating reporting and advising on governance and risk across Logan and Beaudesert Health Service.

You will analyse data, identify trends and support multidisciplinary teams to implement improvements, fostering a culture of continuous safety.