Safety/Risk & Quality Manager

• 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

• Lead hospital-wide quality, risk and safety initiatives that directly improve patient outcomes

About the role

Calvary Central Districts Hospital is seeking a full-time Risk, Safety and Quality Manager to lead and coordinate clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement activities across the hospital.  Based in Elizabeth Vale, SA, this role works closely with operational leaders and clinical teams to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Your main duties will include:

• Lead quality, risk and patient safety frameworks across the hospital
• Drive accreditation readiness and compliance with NSQHS Standards
• Oversee incident management, investigations and reporting systems
• Implement audits, reviews and continuous improvement activities
• Support clinical governance reporting to executive committees

About you

• A tertiary qualification in a healthcare-related field, along with demonstrated experience in clinical governance roles 
• Postgraduate qualification in Quality, Safety or Clinical Governance (desirable)
• Experience in healthcare risk, safety or quality leadership
• Strong knowledge of NSQHS standards and accreditation processes
• Experience leading incident management and improvement systems
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

For further information please contact Deb Daulby, Director of Clinical Services on **********@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