Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Service/ Department: Patient Safety and Quality Service
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Monday to Friday
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role:
The Patient Safety and Quality Lead’s role is:
To embed a culture where patient safety and quality are fundamental pillars to success.
To work in partnership with clinical teams to support them to improve the patient’s journey and outcomes through thematic data analysis and systems review.
To provide support to the Clinical Groups to grow and embed their Clinical Governance Frameworks.
A sound knowledge of clinical governance and improvement methodology will enable the Patient Safety and Quality Lead to effectively drive, navigate, and build capability and capacity within Group Leadership teams to support them to deliver on key quality and patient safety workstreams.
If you have the experience and ability to move ideas to action, act as the critical friend and bring people together through exceptional communication skills and strong leadership, this role may be for you.
To learn more about the position and to review the position profile, click here.
About the Team/Service/ Location:
You’ll be part of a dedicated team at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, committed to providing high-quality healthcare in a collaborative environment. Our team values innovation, inclusivity, and a focus on sustainable practices that serve our diverse community.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in healthcare, quality and safety, along with experience in managing initiatives focused on continuous improvement. You are collaborative, proactive, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patient care.
Demonstrated experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or a related field.
Proven ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives in a healthcare setting.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To learn more about the position and to review the position profile, click here. To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Susan Barnes 027 459 6418.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
