Job Description
Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.Job details Position status Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type Full-timeOccupational group Health - NursingClassification Nurse Grade 7Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - SouthJob ad reference QLD/H24CHQ580960Closing date 11-Aug-2024Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob duration 12 monthsContact person Elodie PelletContact details 07 3068 4952Access theAbout UsChildren's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.We provide an integrated network of services through:Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth servicesPartnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisationsChildren's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.Your Opportunity:The CHQ Patient and Safety Service (PSQS) is committed to the provision of high quality, sustainable clinical services which align with CHQ's vision and values and commitment to offer the best: safe, expert, accessible child and family-centred care for children and young people. PSQS provides operational support to build capacity among leaders and front-line staff and influence the development of effective high performing microsystems and teams. PSQS promotes and fosters a culture of safety and reliability, leads assurance processes and supports the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of patient safety and quality systems which facilitate clinical governance and continuous quality improvement across the organisation. The Service has specific responsibilities and a critical role in managing, supporting, leading and continually improving the following organisational processes:Audit and Assurance (including Accreditation)Clinical Incident ManagementConsumer EngagementConsumer Feedback ManagementMorbidity and MortalityOpen DisclosurePatient Experience ImprovementPatient Safety Specific Education and TrainingQuality ImprovementRyan's RuleSafety and Quality Data ManagementPatient Safety NetThe Nurse Manager (NM) Clinical Governance Improvement (CGI) provides leadership, advice and support to continually shape and strengthen clinical governance processes and build and improve the organisation's patient safety culture. The CHQ Patient Safety Steward role is a component of the NM CGI role. This role provides leadership for the delivery of the Queensland Health Patient Safety Net Program at CHQ and is responsible for receiving and actioning patient safety concerns, in relation to actual or potential physical and/or psychological patient harm raised by HHS staff.What CHQ HHS can offerApart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% annual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/life balance, variety and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS .Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.The Workforce attraction incentive scheme may apply to this position, please refer to the guidelines for further information .Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsQueensland Government
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