At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives to enhance patient safety and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Company: Join the Tasmanian State Service, the largest employer in Tasmania.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and access to fitness facilities.
- Other info: Supportive team culture focused on compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while enjoying Tasmania's stunning lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in patient safety and quality improvement required.
The predicted salary is between 126579 - 126579 $ per year.
About Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels. LGH 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 the 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 specialty area. The team has a patient-centred focus, fostering a positive patient safety culture to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
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.
You will need
- Extensive experience in patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance, including the development of policies, programs, education and initiatives that improve patient outcomes.
- Strong analytical, research and reporting skills, with experience using patient safety databases, interpreting healthcare data and developing evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
- Highly developed leadership, communication and project management skills.
Details of appointment
- Permanent full-time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team!
- Salary range: $111,754 to $126,579 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Current Driver's Licence
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.
For more information, applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Morag McPherson
Position: Acting Executive Director Quality Patient Safety
Phone number: 0419 559 962
Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Senior Advisor - Patient Safety (529508) employer: Tasmania Government
The Tasmanian State Service is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. As part of the Department of Health, employees benefit from professional development opportunities, flexible leave entitlements, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance rural healthcare across Tasmania. Located at the Rural Clinical School in Burnie, this role not only fosters personal growth but also encourages collaboration with diverse stakeholders to make a real impact in the community.
