Senior Advisor - Patient Safety (529508)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Tasmania is seeking a Senior Advisor for Patient Safety. The role focuses on improving patient outcomes through governance systems, quality initiatives, and data evaluation. Join a supportive team committed to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Professional development and accelerated pathways

Fitness Passport for family access to fitness facilities

Range of leave entitlements including study leave

Qualifications

• Desirable: Current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and monitoring of governance systems.
• Drive initiatives for quality and patient safety.
• Evaluate clinical data and provide recommendations.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

The Team:

Hospitals North Quality and Patient Safety Service is focused on creating an environment where improving patient outcomes is at the centre of all activity. By continually monitoring and improving care processes, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction we will support clinicians to provide high quality, best practice evidenced care and strive for excellence.

• The Quality and Patient Safety Service upholds and promotes Hospitals Norths CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
• The team prides itself on being supportive and enabling of all members to develop and advance in this speciality area.
• The team has a patient centred focus, fostering a positive patient safety culture to improve patient outcomes and experience.

The Role:

• Work within the Quality and Patient Safety Service to support the implementation and monitoring of governance systems to enable the safe delivery of care and improved patient outcomes.
• Drive initiatives to address specific areas of concern relating to quality, clinical treatment, patient/client safety, risk management, and progress accreditation requirements.
• Access, monitor and evaluate clinical data and indicators as required and provide relevant advice and recommendations.
• Drive the use of co-design and consumer engagement and champion the use of Patient Experience Data to focus improvement opportunities.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointments:

Multiple, permanent, part time, day worker positions, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 16 June 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:$107,899 to $122,292 per annum (pro rata). Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Band 6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Morag McPherson

A/Executive Director of Quality and Patient Safety

Phone:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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