Quality and Patient Safety Manager

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**
**Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community**

**Te Kaupapa - Mission**

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

**Taranaki - A place like no other**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. Click here to read more information about Taranaki.

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**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Hospital and Specialist Services is looking for a dynamic Manager to lead our Quality and Patient Safety Unit.

The Quality and Patient Safety Manager will report to the group Director Operations Taranaki and work collaboratively with the Regional Quality & Patient Safety Lead to ensure implementation of the nationally agreed QPS work program.

The Quality and Patient Safety Manager will provide quality and patient safety leadership locally and provide patient safety and quality advice, support the development of quality improvement and risk management capability, and maintain and strengthen the patient safety culture.

The Quality and Patient Safety Manager will support the development and implementation of sustainable strategic and operational plans that will enable the Taranaki District to deliver effective, affordable, high quality and safe care to its patients, meet its performance targets and objectives and build a high performing and engaged organisation.

The Manager will role model Health NZ Te Whatu Ora values and provide effective leadership both within the organisation and throughout the wider district and within the intersectoral partnership environment. Key to success in this role is the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships between management and clinicians in achieving quality outcomes for patients and the efficient functioning of services in the region.

You will be offered the opportunity to:

- Lead the Quality and Patient Safety Unit and manage a dynamic team.
- Work in partnership with the Hospital Leadership Team to ensure high quality care is delivered and that key performance indicators are met.
- Lead and encourage the development of quality improvement initiatives when identified.
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strive to eliminate health inequalities and achieve health equity for the Taranaki population.

**Moū - About you**

To be successful it is important you have:

- Demonstrated leadership experience of at least 5 years in the health sector in Quality and Patient Safety
- A relevant health qualification and clinical experience is essential
- Knowledge of New Zealand Health legislation
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Expertise in serious adverse events review methodologies and Quality Improvement Methodologies.
- Experience in HDC and Coronial case management and be passionate about Patient Safety.

**Applications Close Sunday 16 March 2025**

**Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai**

By joining together, we will succeed