Safety and Quality Officer (533737)
* This role is being advertised concurrently with Clinical Nurse Consultant – Patient Safety (525582). Only one role will be filled based on the outcome of the recruitment process.
The Team:
The Safety and Quality Officer works as part of the wider Clinical Systems team for Ambulance Tasmania (AT). This team provides functions including clinical and professional practice, clinical governance, innovation and research, safety and quality, medical care planning and pharmacy services for the organisation. In conjunction, this role works closely with Ambulance Tasmania's Education and Clinical Support team, and operational business units.
The Role
- Coordinate AT's patient safety processes, risk management systems, and clinical improvement initiatives to prevent harm, reduce errors, and minimize adverse patient outcomes through collaborative, evidence-based approaches.
- Provide expert clinical advice, leadership, support and recommendations to the Director - Clinical Services and AT Executive in relation to the patient safety related practices, policies, and procedures.
- Manage the development, implementation, and review of patient safety related clinical practices, policies, and procedures across the organisation to facilitate the planning of a proactive, integrated, and innovative approach to patient/client safety, risk management and quality improvement.
You will need
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ambulance specific quality improvement processes and concepts of best practice in contemporary patient safety management systems including understanding and experience in patient information and data protection principles.
- Broad clinical and operational experience within a complex health care environment, with demonstrated understanding of quality assurance processes within the Ambulance service context to achieve patient safety.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate staff and patient safety incidents, including analysing data, providing reports and progress outcomes, and managing clinical audits, reviews and compliance systems for patient safety.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$122,145 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging
You’ll 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.
Allowances
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Paramedicine Board of Australia
- Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science or other qualification approved by the Service and relevant work experience.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Relevant qualification in Safety and/or Patient Safety
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Tim Schmidtke
A / Director – Clinical Systems
Phone number: 0435150160
tim.schmidtke@ambulance.tas.gov.au
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