Quality Facilitator | Christchurch Health Campus
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Christchurch - Christchurch Health Campus - Manawa Building
- Permanent full time working 40 hours Monday to Friday
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
The Quality Facilitator is responsible for supporting a range of services with the delivery of national, regional and district level priorities for quality and patient safety. In collaboration with Service leaders (both clinical and non-clinical), the Quality Facilitator provides support for the ongoing development, and implementation of a quality and risk management practices to ensure effective structures and processes are in place to deliver safe, high-quality care.
The role of Quality Facilitator is part of a small team based within the adult services at Christchurch Hospital. It is a permanent full time role, working 40 hours per week, the hours are flexible and can be negotiated to suit the business and the applicant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive an organizational culture of innovation, transformation, and continuous quality improvement.
- Ensure improvement programs and projects are robust and based on best practices and evidence (where available).
- Support clinical risk management processes including incident investigation Learning Reviews, complaint review, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
- Actively involve in patient safety and improvement initiatives
About the Team/Service/ Location
The role of Quality Facilitator is part of a small team based in the Manawa Building Christchurch Campus. It is a permanent full-time role, working 40 hours per week, the hours are flexible and can be negotiated to suit the business and the applicant.
About you
We are seeking a Quality Facilitator who has a health professional background or, proven experience at a senior level in healthcare working in Continuous Improvement with previous experience working in the health sector (8-10 years).
Essential
- Health Professional Background/or proven experience at a senior level in healthcare working in Continuous Improvement
- Relevant tertiary qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate).
- Proven skills in leadership/mentoring roles.
- Previous experience in quality improvement/project management.
Desirable:
- Quality Management related qualifications.
- Knowledge of Health and Disability Sector Standards, Certification, or Accreditation Programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and application of the principles underlying Quality Improvement, Change, and Risk Management.
- Medium level of computer literacy and report writing skills.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online career - s portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.