Quality & Risk Manager

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic individual with experience in quality improvement and management to join our team.

Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, the Quality & Risk Manager will facilitate ongoing implementation and monitoring of the Hospital’s clinical safety and quality framework. This is a full-time role Monday – Friday, located in Spring Hill, Brisbane.

They will lead the coordination of quality improvement initiatives, projects and activities to maintain patient safety, accreditation standards, regulatory compliance and patient experience, in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

About us

Brisbane Private is a 181 bed acute and rehabilitation hospital with 17 operating theatres conveniently located above the Roma Street Parklands. Specialties include neurosurgery, orthopaedics, spinal, plastics, urology, ENT, Rehabilitation and general surgery and delivery of Brisbane's leading private drug and alcohol programs from Damascus Health Services.

As a Quality & Risk Manager your responsibilities will include:

Facilitate ongoing implementation and monitoring of the Hospital/Facility wide quality improvement program and to promote risk management to support the strategic direction

Be responsible for and lead short notice accreditation

Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders

Responsible and lead for quality and clinical Governance outcomes

Ensuring the hospital operates in accordance with applicable standards and complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as striving for continuous improvement

The coordination and implementation of the infection control program to ensure high quality patient care and staff safety in infection control

Monitoring and reporting of Patient Experience including management of patient complaints

Adapt to operational requirements

Essential Criteria:

Authority to Work in Australia

Immunisation Certificate

Experience in Quality & Risk Management

Bachelor of Nursing with relevant post-graduate qualification, or tertiary qualification in Quality Management

Auditing skills

Lead or extensive experience in Hospital Accreditation to ACSQHC National standards

Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement

Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive, motivated and customer focused

Why Healthscope?

Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. As Australia’s only national private hospital operator, our sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.

Here's what we offer:

Flexibility: Work across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network

Perks: Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more!

Growth: Access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey

At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful!

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives