Safety Quality and Risk Manager
Safety, Quality and Risk Manager
North Harbour Hospital
Southern Cross’ North Harbour hospital is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join their fun, dynamic and professional team. This is an opportunity to play a significant role in the ongoing improvement of the patient journey and staff safety. This role will walk alongside all our services to enable the delivery of excellence in quality and ensure we can provide a safe service that is efficient and effective. North Harbour offers a wide range of surgical services and post-operative care to around 6,500 patients each year. Our surgical specialities include General surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology and Robotics.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a full time Quality Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team and help lead our hospital towards a service of excellence and continuous improvement. You will actively support the General Manager to achieve the strategic goals of North Harbour Hospital.
The role will promote and influence an environment of continuous quality improvement. As well as lead and manage all safety, quality, and risk management (SQRM) initiatives for the hospital to meet legislative compliance, business needs and to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualification in nursing, quality/management or a related discipline
- Ability to work autonomously and be self-driven
- Have a passion for excellence in care and outcomes for patients
- Knowledge of risk and quality management and performance improvement methodology
- Be strong team member ensuring collaborative working environment for our team
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Understanding legal, health and safety standards for the business and ensuring that such standards are met
- Knowledge of computer systems to an intermediate level
- Proven experience and ability in operational management and leadership within a surgical hospital environment
- Be able to demonstrate collaborative leadership in a challenging environment with a diverse team.
- A "can do" attitude.
This position will suit an experienced team player who will inspire our team in their drive for excellence in the provision of quality surgical care here at North Harbour. Ideally you will have good interpersonal skills, to maintain and create strong clinical relationships with our visiting Specialists and fellow healthcare professionals.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration packages
- Subsidised health insurance
- Christmas and New year breaks
- NZ Council approved PDRP
- Free parking
- Ongoing training and development
- A friendly team based working environment
- Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.
Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.
We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
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