Quality and Patient Safety Advisor at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Apply for the Quality and Patient Safety Advisor at Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora in New Plymouth, NZ. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Quality, Patient Safety Advisor 1.0 FTE – an exciting opportunity to share your healthcare knowledge, skills, and experience in quality and patient safety with a team passionate about making a difference for patients, whanau and staff. This is your opportunity to be directly involved in ensuring we are providing quality patient care and effect change. Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role The Quality and Patient Safety Unit is seeking to recruit a suitable applicant for the role of Quality and Patient Safety Advisor. This role has specific responsibility for working with clinical services teams within Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora Taranaki hospitals to advise, support and enable effective quality and patient safety. The successful applicant will also be a key part of (or lead) core projects and clinical audit. About the Team / Service / Location The Quality, Patient Safety team consists of Quality and Patient Safety Advisors, a Coordinator, an Administrator, a Medication Safety Advisor, a Risk Management Advisor and Infection, Protection Control Clinical Nurse Specialists. About You We are seeking applications from individuals who place a high priority on quality and patient safety and who want to make systems better for patients and staff. Key Responsibilities Advocate for patients and their whanau/families to access essential health services; Work directly with clinical/non‑clinical staff to develop skills in incident and complaint management; Contribute to a culture where patient quality and safety are key priorities; Work within the quality improvement model to effect change; Help facilitate change and improvements within clinical services. Required Skills and Experience Sound knowledge and experience working within the NZ hospital or healthcare setting and hold a clinical qualification. Proven knowledge and application of quality and safety methodologies. Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills. Ability to work with others in a partnership model. Track record of being able to influence others. Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. Equity Statement – We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Contact: Chris Sorensen, Quality, Patient Safety Manager – [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr