Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Hutt Valley Hospital or Porirua
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
This role will support the identification and subsequent quality improvement of Mental Health Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service (MHAIDS) systems and processes. You will work closely with the Quality and Risk Manager and in conjunction with the operational and clinical teams to achieve a high standard of evidenced based practice.
Duties include:
- Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of compliance activities associated with the improvement programmes
- Providing support for services in the management of reportable serious events
- Providing advice related to serious complaints / Health and Disability Commissioner investigations
- Offering oversight and support for the identification and management of service risk
- Supporting the MHAIDS Quality Team with wider quality improvement activities that contribute to the delivery of the MHAIDS Annual Quality Plan
- Using data collection to inform decision-making - support the development of innovative practices to deliver on a shared quality improvement and service user agenda.
You can choose to base yourself at any of our three main sites, but please note you will be expected to work across all MHAIDS locations as and when required. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $110,000.
About the Team
You will be joining our Quality Team which is part of the wider MHAID Service. We are a small team of ten who work across the District to support the quality improvement and patient safety priorities for MHAIDS. Our team works collaboratively with each other, as well as other MHAIDS and District staff to support key improvement projects and initiatives. We are passionate about the service we provide and facilitate a supportive workplace culture.
About you
You will have:
- Knowledge of the New Zealand Health sector and legislation
- Experience working in Mental Health & Addiction (desirable)
- A relevant project management and/or quality improvement qualification (desirable)
- Understanding of customer service, quality and service improvement methodology
- Knowledge and / or experience of risk management principals
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 13th July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We - ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.