Regional Quality and Patient Safety Lead

2 weeks ago


Gisborne, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Full time

**Contribute to transforming the future of health in a rewarding role focused on making a difference and leading change**:

- **Full time permanent opportunity**:

- **Location - flexible within the Te Manawa Taki Region**

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**

We are in search of an experienced **Regional Quality and Patient Safety Lead** to work within the **Te Manawa Taki Region**. The Regional Quality and Patient Safety Lead is responsible for supporting all Quality and Patient Safety systems and processes at the regional level. Reporting directly to the Regional Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) and taking direction from the National Chief, Quality and Patient Safety you will work to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care to achieve Health New Zealand goals. You will be responsible for ensuring that Quality and Patient Safety are at the forefront of all care delivered by Health New Zealand in the region.

As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership team, you will assist in formulating and supporting Health New Zealand's future direction while ensuring quality of care and patient safety in the region along with the Regional Clinical Board and other leadership groups.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

In partnership with the National Clinical Leadership team, Hospital and Specialist Services, and Commissioning this role would be collectively accountable for ensuring the quality, safety, effectiveness, and appropriateness of overall clinical service provision in the region.

**About you**

You are a highly experienced leader with a proven track record in guiding initiatives within the healthcare sector. With a deep understanding of clinical governance and the principles of healthcare quality, you bring a wealth of knowledge to the space and excel at building and maintaining positive working relationships, creating a collaborative environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in the health sector in Quality and Patient Safety.
- A relevant health qualification and clinical experience is essential.
- Knowledge of New Zealand Health Legislation.
- Understanding of risk management.
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

**Working for Health New Zealand**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

**Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

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