Quality Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Northpark Private Hospital

Northpark Private Hospital

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic individual with experience in quality improvement and management to join our team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the Quality Manager will facilitate ongoing implementation and monitoring of the Hospital's clinical safety and quality framework.

They will lead the coordination of quality improvement initiatives, projects and activities to maintain patient safety, accreditation standards, regulatory compliance and patient experience, in accordance with the mission, vision and values.

As a Quality Manager, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Facilitate ongoing implementation and monitoring of the Hospital/Facility wide quality improvement program and to promote risk management to support the strategic direction
Lead all accreditation processes
Provide effective leadership in quality and risk management to assist Managers to continuously review their practices
Participation in clinical data collection, collation and analysis
Participate and coordinate case review investigations
Coach and consult with Managers in quality improvements in order to build capacity and capability

Northpark Private Hospital is part of Healthscope and shares a commitment to the provision of quality healthcare.

Northpark Private Hospital is well known as one of the leading private hospitals in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.

Situated in leafy Bundoora, our patients are locals and those travelling from the outer suburbs of Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Northpark Private is well known for our provision of a broad range of care including surgical, medical, and mental health services.

We are well known as a premier maternity hospital having delivered many local babies and subsequently their families over the years, our maternity service also includes a well respected Early Parenting Unit.

Over the last 30 years, we've grown to be one of the largest private hospitals in the north. Our team is deeply connected to this vibrant and diverse community.

The next chapter of Northpark is the redevelopment and extension of our Mental Health beds and services, which is well underway.

Furthermore, the exciting development at Latrobe Private Hospital will extend our surgical beds and operating theatres. This is also well underway with both builds set to be completed by the end of 2023.

Selection Criteria:

Tertiary qualifications in clinical and nonclinical disciplines
Proven track record in effectively implementing organisational wide initiatives, with significant experience influencing teams in building a quality improvement culture
Problem solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of ACHS Accreditation System against the National Standards (NSQHS)
Innovation and creativity
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, particularly in the use of Word and Excel
Educational and auditing skills
Flexibility and openness to new ideas

**Applications close: 27 July 2023