Clinical Governance Coordinator

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital and Hutt Valley Hospital. 

Contract: Permanent, Full time

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:

The purpose of the Clinical Governance Coordinator role is to provide high quality coordination and support services to the Clinical Governance sub-committees. This role will also support coordination of agreed projects and activities. 

Key functions of the role will include:

• Supporting the clinical governance sub-committees by coordinating meetings, collating agendas, reports and papers, and taking minutes and action follow-up where necessary.
• Working alongside the other members of the Governance team and the wider quality function to support committees' activities
• Administrative support for agreed projects and activities 

The Governance Coordinator reports to the Governance Manager CCHV and is responsible for contributing to the overall organisation’s clinical governance coordination programmes.

The salary band for this position is $73,476-$76,551, depending on experience.

About the Team/Service Location:

The Centre of Clinical Excellence supports Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley (CCHV) to become a learning, pro-equity organisation where innovation and quality improvement is embedded in the practice of all staff.  The centre will contribute to improved health outcomes for all our patients by raising the visibility of quality and safety, strengthening clinical governance and developing innovative practices to transform CCHV.

The Centre of Clinical Excellence aims to be a dynamic leader in this field, to have a smart and vibrant environment with people who are passionate, inspiring, creative, and challenge all to be extraordinary. Our team are values driven, who share knowledge, communicate openly and honestly, continually learn and are curious and courageous. 

About you:

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Relevant clinical qualification or related experience in health services desired but not essential
• Significant administration, project coordination experience
• Excellent SharePoint/MS Office skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with diverse groups and maintain them
• Fluency in Te Reo Māori is preferred and will be considered a distinct advantage for this role. 
• Works collaboratively with others
• Experience of working in a fluid and dynamic environment
• Highly accurate with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at senior levels
• Effective time management skills and the ability to meet delivery of commitments

Working at 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. 

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 22nd April. If you have any questions about the role, please Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@tewhatuora.govt.nz).

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

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