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Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Permanent full-time opportunity
Flexible working arrangements

About the role

The Head of Clinical Governance - Hospitals at Calvary is the driving force behind top-notch quality and continuous improvement in both public and private hospitals. This role champions national initiatives to elevate clinical performance, working hand-in-hand with service executives to ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence.

If you’re passionate about shaping best practices and leading transformative change in healthcare, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Your main duties will include:
Lead and implement quality improvement and risk management initiatives across the organisation.
Develop and maintain clinical quality systems consistently across hospitals.
Oversee national clinical policies and procedures within the document control process.
Create and implement strategies for managing clinical risks and enhancing care quality.
Support and mentor staff on quality improvement tools and methods, and guide Calvary services on accreditation and standards.
Monitor compliance with accreditation requirements and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
Provide strategic direction for benchmarking activities and manage quality and safety initiatives.
Report on quality system performance, ensuring alignment with standards and stakeholder needs, and develop frameworks for a patient-focused quality system.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in health/quality management, or a related field.
Knowledge of clinical governance, quality, and safety principles with practical experience.
Proven experience in designing and implementing quality improvement programs in healthcare.
Experience with accreditation standards and applying audit and benchmarking for quality change.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Excellent time management, organisational skills, and proficiency in computer applications, with a commitment to Calvary's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Desirable
Ability to prepare and present education programs

For further information please contact Kris Salisbury, National Director Clinical Governance & Chief Nurse on Kris.Salisbury@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella