Senior Patient Safety Advisor

Location: Mainly Wellington Regional Hospital, however expected to work across the District as required

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.8 FTE (negotiable)

Salary: $79,852 - $119,927 (pro-rata)

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 Senior Patient Safety Advisor reports to the Quality & Patient Safety Manager, and will lead a small team, providing direction and support. This role requires you to have a relevant clinical background and experience in the areas of patient safety, quality, improvement, project management and equity. 

The primary purpose of the Patient Safety Team is to improve patient safety and system resilience to reduce harm associated with health care to consumers and their whānau. Our team assists with maintaining and strengthening the patient safety culture across Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District. 

The Patient Safety Team sits within the Quality & Patient Safety Team in the Centre of Clinical Excellence, working alongside the Clinical Governance, Consumer Engagement, and Simulation Service teams. It brings together the patient safety programmes and work streams with a specific focus on reducing patient harm. We are a close-knit, highly supportive team that works harmoniously together and with the other teams in the Centre. An excellent team fit is therefore a key priority for us. We are looking for someone who not only has the appropriate hard skills to be successful in this role, but who also has an attitude and vision that closely aligns with our team values.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

The Centre of Clinical Excellence supports Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kenepuru Hospitals to become learning, pro-equity organisations where innovation and quality improvement is embedded in the practice of all staff.  The Centre contributes 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 the organisation.

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 values people who are driven, share knowledge, communicate openly and honestly, continually learn, and are curious and courageous.

About you 

We are looking for a health professional with a relevant qualification who has excellent team work, communication, and relationship management skills. You will be someone who is highly motivated by the opportunity to support staff to deliver the safest possible health care to all our consumers. To be successful in this role you will also:

• Be self-determined and able to lead a team toward shared goals.
• Have an understanding of health inequities within New Zealand, and be committed to enacting the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and prioritising pro-equity solutions.
• Have an understanding of reportable and adverse events, patient safety and quality concepts, and equity within both national and international settings.
• Have the ability to procure, analyse, and use data to support the team's work.
• Understand improvement methodology and the principles of project management.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to problem solve to get the job done. 

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 17 March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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