Quality Facilitator

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Quality Facilitator is responsible for supporting the Quality Manager with the delivery of the national regional and district level goals for quality and patient safety. A key part of this role is to provide leave cover for the reporting of the Faster Cancer Treatment Times Indicators that require a validation step by reviewing the electronic clinical records. In-depth training will be provided.

In collaboration with Service leaders (both clinical and non-clinical), the Quality Facilitator provides support for the ongoing development, improvement, and implementation of a quality and risk management framework to ensure effective structures and processes are in place to deliver safe, high-quality care.

The role of Quality Facilitator is part of a small team based within the adult services at Christchurch Hospital. It is a permanent part time role, working 20 hours per week, the days and hours are flexible and can be negotiated to suit the business and the applicant. There may be an opportunity to increase these hours in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide cover for the Faster Cancer Treatment Times (FCT) Indicators Programme when the Coordinator is on planned leave or extended periods of unplanned leave.

• Drive an organizational culture of innovation, transformation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure improvement programs and projects are robust and based on best practices and evidence (where available).
• Support clinical risk management processes including incident investigation Learning Reviews, complaint review, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Actively involve in patient safety and improvement projects.
• Fulfil the role of Certification/Accreditation Coordinator for the services.

About the Team/Service/Location

The role of Quality Facilitator is part of a small team based in the Manawa Building, Christchurch Campus. It is a permanent part time role, working 20 hours per week, the days and hours are flexible and can be negotiated to suit the business and the applicant.

About you

We are seeking a Quality Facilitator who has a health professional background, with previous experience working in the health sector (8-10 years).

Essential

• Relevant health professional qualification.
• Proven skills in leadership/mentoring roles.
• Previous experience in quality improvement/project management.

Desirable:

• Quality Management related qualifications.
• Knowledge of Health and Disability Sector Standards, Certification, or Accreditation Programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and application of the principles underlying Quality Improvement, Change, and Risk Management.
• Medium level of computer literacy and report writing skills.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.