Patient Safety Officer

Make a difference where safety matters most

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Patient Safety Officer to join the Clinical Governance Patient Safety Team, based at John Hunter Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient safety and quality outcomes within Maternity services, Children, Young People and Families, and across district Integrated Care Networks and Partnerships.

About the Team

Clinical Governance at HNELHD comprises three key portfolios: Patient Safety, Quality Systems, and Health Improvement. You will be part of the Patient Safety Team, working collaboratively with clinical and operational staff to support safe, high-quality care across the district

About the role

As a Patient Safety Officer, you will coordinate, monitor, investigate and evaluate patient safety activities relating to incident management and mortality reviews. You will support Clinical Governance and operational teams to achieve patient safety objectives through data analysis, reporting, education and leadership of Serious Adverse Event Reviews (SAERs).

• Coordinating and analysing incident and mortality data using systems such as ims+, QARS, MaternityIQ, and HACS
• Preparing regular patient safety reports and presentations for key stakeholders
• Leading Serious Adverse Event Reviews (SAERs) and supporting high-quality report development
• Delivering education and training in incident management and the HNE Health Patient Safety and Quality Framework
• Supporting managers and clinical teams to manage adverse events effectively
• Undertaking death audits and monitoring implementation of SAER recommendations

About You

You are a highly motivated and organised health professional with a passion for patient safety and quality improvement. You bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a health discipline or extensive recent clinical experience in a maternity setting
• Demonstrated experience in incident management, data analysis and reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to consult, negotiate and build effective relationships across professional boundaries
• Proven time management skills and the ability to work with initiative and minimal supervision
• Capability across a range of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and quality improvement systems

Why Join HNELHD?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to patient safety, professional development, and innovative service improvement. This is an opportunity to meaningfully influence the capability of clinicians and improve patient care across a large and diverse health district.

What we Offer

• Monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees.
• Flexible work hours
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
• Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options.
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families 
  
  
   

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Carlie Tighe on Carlie.Tighe@health.nsw.gov

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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