In this pivotal role, you will lead quality and risk initiatives, support accreditation and continuous improvement activities, and provide guidance to staff on quality systems and compliance requirements.
Key responsibilities
Lead quality and risk initiatives
Support accreditation and continuous improvement activities
Provide guidance to staff on quality systems and compliance requirements
About you
Demonstrated knowledge and detailed understanding of the following standards:
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (second edition)
Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Standards for general practices (5th edition)
Victorian Health Complaints Commissioner Complaint Handling Standards (2023)
At least three years' current hands-on experience in a quality and/or risk management role
Formal project management and/or quality improvement training
Demonstrated track-record of delivering projects and/or quality improvement activities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Sound understanding and ability to model "Just Culture" principles
Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures
About us
Heywood Rural Health strives to provide care and services to the community that are personal, secure, effective, and connected. We provide a wide range of care and services including Primary/Community Health with a Medical Clinic, Acute/Urgent Care, and Residential Aged Care. We are person-centred in our approach and offer a holistic, individual service which is caring, inclusive and supportive to all. Heywood Rural Health is committed to the health and wellbeing of our community.