Overview
- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie Regional Health Service, Safety and Quality Team
- Salary: $125,183 – $130,779 p.a – RN/RM3
- Location is negotiable with preference within Yorke and Northern region
- Ongoing Full Time
Exciting Opportunity to Make a Difference in Consumer Safety!
Join our passionate, multidisciplinary team at YNLHN, where we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to communities across South Australia. As a Consumer Safety Officer, you’ll provide expert leadership to enhance system-incident management and improve consumer safety across our health network.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Consumer Safety & Incident Manager, supporting initiatives like incident reporting, risk mitigation, and actioning safety improvements. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring our patients receive the safest, most equitable care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support incident investigations using Root Cause Analysis or the London Protocol.
- Ensure timely patient safety reporting for effective decision-making.
- Collaborate to improve patient safety processes through the Safety Learning System (SLS).
- Develop and track action plans for safety improvements and follow-up.
- Foster a culture of safety through team collaboration, education, and practice changes.
What We’re Looking For:
- Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of post-registration experience.
- Strong leadership and analytical skills, particularly in incident management.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills, especially in report writing.
- Ability to drive change management and improve safety culture.
- Experience with clinical risk management and safety systems.
- Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
About YNLHN
At the heart of the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN), fondly known as Yorke and Northern, lies a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the vibrant communities spread across the picturesque landscapes of the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, and Lower North of South Australia. Our network serves approximately 77,000 individuals. With sixteen hospital sites and eight Residential Aged Care facilities, we offer many services extending beyond traditional hospital settings, including community and allied health services tailored to our residents’ diverse needs.
Why Join Us?
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work arrangements and the opportunity to live in the picturesque regions of South Australia.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and promotes a safety-first culture.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to develop and apply your skills in a role that fosters continuous learning and leadership in healthcare.
- Make a Real Impact: Directly contribute to improving patient safety and quality of care for the communities we serve.
A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
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Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category C
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Ready to lead change and make a difference? Apply now to be part of YNLHN’s innovative team! Job ref: 895325
Enquiries
Fiona Murray
Director of Safety & Quality
Phone: 0474526504
E-mail: fiona.murray@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Sunday 9 March 2025, 11:55PM