Quality Facilitator | Christchurch Health Campus

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We strive to ensure excellent healthcare for our diverse communities, embracing a workforce that reflects the richness of our society. About the Role We are seeking a Quality Facilitator to join our team at the Manawa Building, Christchurch Health Campus. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week, with flexible hours that can be negotiated to accommodate both business needs and individual preferences. As a Quality Facilitator, you will support a variety of services in achieving national, regional, and district-level priorities for quality and patient safety. You will collaborate with both clinical and non-clinical service leaders to develop and implement quality and risk management practices, ensuring that effective structures and processes are in place to deliver safe, high-quality care. Key Responsibilities - Foster an organizational culture of innovation, transformation, and continuous quality improvement. - Ensure that improvement programs and projects are robust, drawing on best practices and available evidence. - Support clinical risk management processes, which include incident investigations, learning reviews, complaint assessments, and risk identification and mitigation strategies. - Actively participate in patient safety and improvement initiatives. About the Team/Service/Location The Quality Facilitator position is part of a small, dedicated team located within the adult services at Christchurch Hospital, specifically in the Manawa Building. This role is designed to promote collaboration and enhance the quality of care provided to our patients. About You We are looking for a Quality Facilitator with a health professional background or substantial experience at a senior level in healthcare, particularly in Continuous Improvement. Ideally, you will have a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in the health sector. Essential qualifications include: - A health professional background or proven senior-level experience in healthcare focusing on Continuous Improvement. - A relevant tertiary qualification, either undergraduate or postgraduate. - Demonstrated skills in leadership and mentoring roles. - Previous experience in quality improvement and project management. Desirable qualifications include: - Quality Management related qualifications. - Knowledge of Health and Disability Sector Standards, Certification, or Accreditation Programs. - A solid understanding of the principles underlying Quality Improvement, Change, and Risk Management. - Medium-level computer literacy and proficiency in report writing. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity within our workforce, enabling us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from individuals across a broad spectrum of backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your application through our online career portal. If you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Kerri McCarthy via email at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.