COMPLETE Clinical Governance Officer - QLD Care Services Head Office - Bowen Hills

Job Description:

Why become part of the St Vincent’s Care family?

Because you’re like us, you believe that every act of kindness makes the world a better place. Better for everyone who lives in the 20+ facilities and locations we operate in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Better for all our staff and employees, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a special kind of person – a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Governance Officer to join the Clinical Governance team at St Vincent’s Care.  The role is a hybrid model working from home and our Corporate Office at Bowen Hills or at one of our 23 facilities across three states.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Governance this position will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of consumers within SVCS. In the role you will be required to implement, monitor and improve clinical governance frameworks that empower staff to provide safe effective care and services.  Working as part of a growing team, you will be able to work alongside others whilst mentoring and monitoring their compliance and provide education and guidance in these matters.

Things that work for you:

• Competitive salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum

• Opportunity to work for the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision

• Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

• No cost uniforms and training

• Free annual flu vaccination

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their familiesKey responsibilities of the role:

• Efficient coordination of the Clinical Quality and Risk Process

• Assisting in the development, implementation and coordination of Clinical Quality and Risk frameworks

• Ensuring robust clinical quality framework is in place across the organisation

• Ensuring viability of the organisation by mitigating and avoiding clinical risk exposure

Things that work for us:

• Current AHPRA registration with 5 years previous clinical experience

• Prior experience, 3 to 5 years, in a Quality and/ or Risk role or assessor role ideally within Aged Care

• A mature, approachable and confident personality

• Excellent time management, prioritisation and follow through skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate to varying employee levels within the business

• Intermediate to advanced competency with Web based and Microsoft Office suite applications

• The ability to provide superior customer service

• An adaptable and flexible approach to varying tasks and workloads within the team

Reconciliation Action Plan

St Vincent’s Health Australia embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s unique perspectives, knowledge, and cultural. We strive to achieve better physical, mental, and spiritual health outcomes through continued connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the need to effectively engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to influence decision making at all levels and to create opportunity through sustainable and culturally safe employment. 

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au  

Interested?

Apply today! Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at svcs.recruitment@svha.org.au

No agencies please.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Julie Dymock

Alternate Contact:

julie.dymock@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

9 December 2023 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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