Quality and Patient Safety Lead

4 days ago


Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$70,000 - NZ$110,000 per year
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Excellent opportunity for learning and growth
  • Based in the Bay of Plenty

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a quality and patient safety focused person to join our Mental Health and Addictions team Hauora a Toi, Bay of Plenty.

In this full-time role you will work in collaboration with the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership team to develop, co-ordinate and implement a quality and risk management system designed to maximise the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of the Mental Health and Addictions Services in line with Pae Ora/Healthy Futures and the New Zealand Health Charter. This is a varied and busy role where you will have ample opportunities to grow and learn.

Key responsibilities for this position are:

  • Supporting the teams within Mental Health and Addiction Services to respond to the variety of challenges and opportunities provided by feedback from tāngata whai ora and whānau, regulatory bodies and other government organisations.
  • Support reporting related specifically to mental health and addictions work e.g. seclusion, restraint and mental health act
  • Lead and collaborate with the leadership team in risk and incident management.
  • Support and lead compliance activities related to service delivery e.g. certification, ombudsman visits etc.

About You

We are seeking a caring, empathetic and supportive individual who is passionate about service improvement and coordination.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

  • A high level of commitment to provision of quality services
  • Sound judgement and ability to support competing demands in a calm and organised manner
  • Exceptional system management skills
  • An understanding of the current health system, priorities and environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to show empathy

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 apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 4th of January. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, contact Jen Boryer, Business Leader Mental Health and Addiction Services

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.



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