CCLHD - Clinical Practice Improvement and Safety Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 2
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ662255
Applications Close: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 11.59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Clinical Practice Improvement and Safety Coordinator to be an essential part of our Nursing and Midwifery team.

About the Opportunity

The Clinical Practice Improvement and Safety Coordinator is operationally and professionally accountable to the Nurse Manager Clinical Practice and Improvement for contributing to the assessment of nursing/midwifery clinical practice and the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives which foster and support a culture of safety across CCLHD. 

The position provides a complex and diverse nursing/midwifery consultancy and support service to health care teams, including the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, to identify areas for improvement in relation to patient and staff safety and develop high level improvement plans using a range of improvement methodologies, including Lean and Essentials of Care. 

In this role you will:

• Lead, participate and collaborate with key stakeholders in the identification of areas of concern relating to clinical practice and patient and staff safety and design, implement and evaluate improvement work.
• Support and promote a positive and proactive safety culture across the CCLHD.
• Develop education to support change initiatives and nursing and midwifery leadership development.
• Provide a key facilitation role in the design, education, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of safety and quality initiatives.
   

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership that motivates and facilitates the ongoing development and improvement of evidenced based clinical practice and professional practice standards.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in initiating and participating in planning, implementing and evaluating quality improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience in using a range of improvement methodologies including practice development.
• Demonstrated highly developed facilitation skills and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the contemporary safety issues for patients and nurses and midwives in the acute, sub-acute and community health setting, including workforce issues.
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Clare Harris
Phone: 02 4320 2554 
Email: clare.harris@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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