About us:

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) operates as an individual statutory body, overseen by a local Hospital and Health Board. Our more than 2500 dedicated CQHHS staff diligently works to deliver patient-centred care daily in an environment that is safe and reliable. 

About the role:

The primary purpose of the position is to provide specialist advice and support to Business Units across CQHHS on all aspects of clinical audit and quality improvement, including CQHHS Quality, Safety and Risk strategic priorities and The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHSS), Aged Care Standards, Disability Standards, and other key standards.

• Assists the Director Quality and Safety for coordination of CQHHS wide activities to provide leadership to move the organisation towards a successful accreditation outcome.
• Coordinate innovation projects and service improvement initiatives, in relation to clinical audit, across CQHHS, including special projects of a clinical nature to improve service delivery.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

Mandatory qualification/s: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in the identification and implementation of advanced clinical evidenced-based skill and knowledge that applies to quality, patient safety and risk initiatives; and measures to facilitate continuous improvement and the implementation of NSQHSS and other standards (i.e. Aged Care Standards and Disability Standards) and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work autonomously within a quality, safety, and risk framework, and undertake preventative and management strategies to minimise or prevent clinical risk.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $13,286 p.m. is comprised of:

• A salary between $64.90 - $70.47 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4C554225.

Applications close: Tuesday, 9 April 2024.