Nurse Coordinator - Quality & Risk

Nurse Coordinator - Quality and Risk Permanent Part Time 0.7 FTE Monday to Friday hours - Flexible hours Health New Zealand | South Canterbury - Based at Timaru Hospital Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. About the Role Right now, we're looking for a Registered Health Care Professional (HCP) to join the Quality & Risk team to contribute to implementing the organisational quality and risk framework. The role of the Nurse Coordinator Quality & Risk is to facilitate organisational quality systems and support staff in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service improvement initiatives. Day to day the role is responsible for facilitating organisational quality systems, supporting staff in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of service improvement initiatives and upholding the code of expectations. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, along with local, regional and national bodies. Therefore, the ability to communicate effectively and develop collaborative working relationships is essential. About You Applications are sought from experienced registered healthcare professionals with knowledge of the relevant legislative standards that govern healthcare practice and the principles of health equity. Success factors for this role includes: Effective communications skills, both oral and written Ability to prioritise work Achievement orientated focus to work Able to interrupt data, identify key themes and great report writing skills Working both independently and as part of a team Energy and drive whilst being tolerant and persistent A sound understanding of Māori and Pacific health models, mātauranga Māori principles and aspirations, and the needs of LGBTQI+ communities and people with disabilities is essential Other specifications for this role include Experienced Registered Nurse in a similar role and health systemIT and Computer LiteracyNew Zealand Annual Practicing CertificateThe right to work in NewZambiaWorking for Health New ZealandHealthNewZealand | Te WhatuOra is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.We welcome applications from our diverseMāori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.' Salary This role is covered by the terms and conditions of theNursing Collective, and the PayScale, determined on relevant experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr