Quality And Accreditation Preparedness Officer

Description:

The Safety, Quality and Governance at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Quality & Accreditation Preparedness Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

To facilitate, coordinate, support and lead Health Service wide quality management systems and processes to meet accreditation requirements and other identified Health Service key performance indicators. The role will provide support to the Quality & Accreditation Nurse Manager with allocated responsibility to business units for Quality, Safety and Accreditation outcomes across the hospital service portfolios, and defined business units.

The Clinical Excellence Unit Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides support and advice across all aspects of Service Delivery to maximize opportunities for continuous improvement that reflect contemporary practice and enhance opportunities for exceptional consumer outcomes. This is achieved through shared resources working together to provide Education, Quality, Patient Safety, Infection Control, Clinical and Service Governance.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services, and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km² and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine, and Sarina.

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport