Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Culture (528193)

The role:

<\/strong>The Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Culture works in close partnership with all clinical and support streams across Hospitals South to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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• Provide high level project management and program functions related to Patient Safety Culture, including planning, coordination and monitoring activities supporting the delivery of improvement priorities and evaluation of outcomes.<\/span>
  
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• The role will support the successful integration, change management and continuous improvement activities for the Patient Safety Culture within Hospitals South.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.<\/span><\/p>\n

  The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Team:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Hospitals South continues to invest in building an effective safety culture, including the organization\u2019s and employee's approach to safety; identifying, mitigating and controlling risks; and engagement in activities that represent (and reinforce) a safety culture.<\/span>
    
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  • The Quality & Patient Safety Service (QPSS) South supports and strengthens the safety culture within Hospitals South by providing expertise and support to service groups and facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Culture role is critical to QPSS and Hospitals South, and will support the further development of Hospital South's safety culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Details of Appointment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Permanent, part time, day worker position working 60.8 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as we can welcome you onboard.<\/span><\/p>\n

    *notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Salary:<\/strong> $104, 756 to $118,730 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.<\/span><\/p>\n

      You\u2019ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. <\/span><\/p>\n

      Eligibility:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre\u2011employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. Conviction checks in the following areas:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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         1. crimes of violence<\/span><\/li>\n
         2. sex related offences<\/span><\/li>\n
         3. serious drug offences<\/span><\/li>\n
         4. crimes involving dishonesty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. Identification check<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

               How to Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

               Apply Online. Please click the \"Apply\" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered. <\/span><\/p>\n

               You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.<\/span><\/p>\n

               Please note:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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               • We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
               • All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.<\/span><\/li>\n
               • Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                 Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                 We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

                 Statement<\/strong> of <\/strong>Duties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                 • 528193 Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Culture Band 6 (December 2023) CSU.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                 • 528193 Senior Advisor - Patient Safety Culture Band 6 (December 2023) CSU.docx<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
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                   Applicant Guide<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                   • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
                   • Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                     For more information <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                     Bernard Nel<\/span><\/p>\n

                     Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement <\/span>
                     0405 005 230<\/span>
                     bernard.nel@ths.tas.gov.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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                     Important information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                     The email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

                     To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au<\/a> and look for \u201cExisting applicant login\u201d where you can update your details<\/span><\/p>\n

                     The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.<\/em><\/span><\/p>"