Quality and Risk Manager & Infection Control Coordinator

• Permanent part-time opportunity:
• Key position forming an integral part of the Clinical Services team!
• Lead a highly skilled and functioning team towards accreditation

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for a Combined Quality and Risk and Infection control manager to support Mitcham Private Hospital.

Responsible for supporting and fostering an organisational culture that embraces Quality and strives to continually improve patient and business outcomes in line with the relevant Accreditation Program. The Quality & Risk Manager is the appointed management representative for the Hospital Quality Management System.

The Infection Control Coordinator acts as a resource for all clinical and non-clinical departments in all areas related to the prevention and management of infection control. Coordinates and implements the Infection Prevention Program in line with National program to ensure effective prevention and management of risk associated with infection control.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, implements, and monitors quality improvement initiatives.
• Identify and address potential risks across the hospital.
• Conduct thorough analyses of hospital processes and outcomes.
• Implement strategies to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
• Oversee compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate staff education on risk management practices.
• Serve as a resource for resolving quality-related issues.

About you

• Relevant qualifications in a Health discipline with applicable Nursing AHPRA registration
• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical post graduate experiences
• Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of the Quality Management System in relation to the education, competency, infection control and internal auditing portfolios
• Proven ability to work within a team, and autonomously as required
• Excellent computer literacy, especially with MS Office programs

Desirable Criteria

• Qualification in Infection Control Practices or working towards same
• Nurse Immuniser Certificate/qualifications

About Us

Mitcham Private Hospital is a fully accredited, 121 bed acute medical, surgical, maternity and mental health facility, providing for the healthcare needs of Melbourne’s outer eastern communities.

The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, and a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Kimberley Unthank on UnthankK@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com