• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Location Negotiable Within Region
• RN/M2A| Part Time Contract 0.63 FTE | Ongoing
• Salary: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata)

Drive Excellence and Safety: Quality, Risk, and Safety Coordinator at Eyre and Far North Local Health Network!

Are you a highly motivated and detail-oriented nursing or midwifery professional looking to expand your impact on healthcare quality and safety? The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking a dedicated Quality, Risk and Safety Coordinator to drive projects and processes that enhance the delivery of exceptional care across our services.

In this pivotal role, you will leverage your clinical experience and developing proficiency to coordinate vital quality, risk, and safety initiatives, directly contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and patient well-being within the Eyre and Far North region.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Coordinating quality improvement projects, activities, and processes as directed by the Regional QRS Manager.
• Potentially leading specific portfolio areas within the quality and safety framework.
• Preparing comprehensive reports and collating essential data to inform decision-making.
• Maintaining accurate registers and effectively managing relevant quality and safety systems.
• Accepting accountability for your own practice standards and any activities delegated to others.
• Providing guidance and support to less experienced staff members in relation to quality and safety principles.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a competent or proficient nursing or midwifery professional to develop expertise in quality, risk, and safety management and play a key role in shaping a safer and more effective healthcare environment for the Eyre and Far North communities. If you are passionate about driving excellence and ensuring the highest standards of care, we encourage you to apply!

What We're Looking For:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Experience in data collection, analysis and report generation
• Experience in project management including planning, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience in the use of computer packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we can offer visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

This is a part time vacancy, working 48 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 900549

Enquiries

Elias McGeever
Nurse Manager
Phone: 7669 1007
Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Saturday 17th May 2025 - 11:55PM

Attachments

900549 RN/M2A Role Description .pdf

JCS+RegisteredNurse+final.pdf

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