About the Opportunity

You will be the subject matter expert responsible for conducting thorough investigations of error and harm when they occur

Review compliance with legislation/standards and proactively develop, support and promote a culture of patient safety

You will be assigned a portfolio within FWLHD contributing to the overall direction, leadership and management of patient safety initiatives

Lead and support multidisciplinary teams in developing high quality recommendations to improve systems that support patient care, safety and quality

Undertake trend analysis and monitoring improvement initiatives including clinical risk management and clinical audits

The role is responsible for;

Coordination and facilitation of robust Clinical Review and detailed Serious Adverse Event Review (SAER) identifying and correcting system barriers in the delivery of accepted safe quality clinical care following high severity incidents, whilst also overseeing actions taken in response to serious incidents, including implementation of recommendations from SAERs

Work effectively with data management tools, systems and processes providing comprehensive analysis, identification and high quality recommendations in response to adverse incident trends

Provision of education, support and coaching to develop competence in patient safety and clinical quality activities

Incentives

1 week extra paid annual leave per year

Paid monthly Allocated Days Off (ADOs)

Isolation & climate allowance

Heavily subsidised staff accommodation (subject to availability)

Salary packaging (pay less tax!)

Remote Housing Assistance Benefits

Employee Meal Card

About Broken Hill

A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its livability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

The beautiful Murray-Riverina region is just 2.5 hours from Broken Hill, and after a short, 5-hour drive you can enjoy the beautiful Barossa Valley – South Australia’s internationally acclaimed wine region. For a town so unique, it’s really not that far away with just a short 1hr15m flight from Adelaide, a 2hr flight from Melbourne or a 2hr30m flight from Sydney.

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Selection Criteria * Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and appropriate post graduate qualifications or working towards same.

Demonstrated high level problem solving, analytical, research skills, and project management, this includes developing and implementing solutions to complex critical incidents or identified adverse incident trends

A sound understanding of, and demonstrated ability to implement patient safety and clinical quality principles and processes, combined with a working knowledge of quality management systems used to review and monitor Serious Adverse Event Reviews

High level oral and written communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and experience in providing expert advice to multi disciplines including senior medical and clinical groups, both internal and external to the organisation

Demonstrated experience in the preparation of detailed and complex reports and briefs

Ability to apply the principles of clinical practice improvement to develop and monitor implementation plans and support multi disciplines including senior medical and clinical staff in achieving desired outcomes

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, make judgements and organise high volumes of workload with competing deadlines

Ability to travel in accordance with the requirements of the position, Class C Drivers Licence.

About the Far West LHD

The is the westernmost LHD under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create "excellence in rural and remote healthcare". The key to our success is our diverse and inclusive workforce. We employ over 800 clinicians and support staff across 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

Be the difference. Change lives.

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For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Gleeson on Wendy.Gleeson@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 21/4/2022