Quality Manager

Quality Manager (Registered Nurse)
 
Lead the future of patient safety and clinical excellence by driving meaningful improvements, fostering a culture of continuous quality, and delivering exceptional care within a respected private healthcare organisation.

• Perm Part time 0.8 FTE flexible with days
• Competitive Salary 

Our client is a well-established private hospital seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead its Risk, Quality and Safety program. This is an exciting opportunity to influence clinical governance, work closely with executive leaders and multidisciplinary teams, and make a lasting impact on patient safety and quality outcomes.

This permanent part-time leadership opportunity offers flexibility in hours, allowing the successful candidate to achieve an excellent work-life balance while leading a highly valued function.
 
About the Role
 
Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will provide specialist advice and support to the Executive Leadership Team, Board and key governance committees.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the organisation’s Risk, Quality and Safety framework.
• Ensuring compliance with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
• Monitoring incidents, complaints and consumer feedback through the incident management system, ensuring appropriate risk assessment, investigation and reporting.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and quality improvement initiatives that meet legislative and accreditation requirements.
• Partnering with clinical leaders to develop and implement effective risk management strategies, monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Analysing clinical and operational data, coordinating audits and preparing reports for executive leadership and governance committees.
• Coordinating workplace safety inspections, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Leading initiatives that strengthen patient safety, clinical governance, claims management and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting the organisation’s Return-to-Work program.
• Delivering education and training to staff on quality improvement, patient safety and risk management principles.

Why Join Our Client?
 
This organisation is committed to delivering outstanding patient care while fostering a supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic quality initiatives, work alongside experienced healthcare leaders and continue developing your professional expertise.
 
What You’ll Receive
Excellent Employee Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual influenza vaccination
• Corporate health and lifestyle discounts
• Access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives

Professional Development

• Ongoing education and training
• Leadership development opportunities
• Mentoring and professional support
• Opportunity to expand your expertise in clinical governance, accreditation and quality improvement

Supportive Culture

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Strong leadership support
• Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and excellence in patient care
• Flexible permanent part-time arrangement 0.8 FTE 

About You
 
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for patient safety, clinical governance and continuous improvement. You enjoy working collaboratively, influencing positive change and supporting teams to achieve outstanding quality outcomes.
 
Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated experience in Risk, Quality, Clinical Governance or Healthcare Accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, clinical governance and accreditation standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain).
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Highly Desirable

• Qualifications in Training, Education or Mentoring.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in Quality, Risk or Patient Safety.
• Experience with quality management systems and certification standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Apply Now
 
If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape quality and safety outcomes within a respected
healthcare organisation while enjoying a supportive and flexible working environment, we’d love to hear from you.
 
�� Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
 
How to Apply
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Hannah D’Souza Recruiter on 02 90 243 253 or email hannah.dsouza@healthcareaustralia.com.au