Location: Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Service/ Department: Patient Safety and Quality Service
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role:
This position has become available due to our commitment to continuous improvement in patient safety and quality care outcomes. As the Patient Safety and Quality Lead, you'll play a critical role in leading and developing initiatives that enhance patient safety, quality of care, and compliance with healthcare standards. You will work alongside clinical teams, management, and other stakeholders to implement strategies and processes that promote a culture of safety, robust clinical governance framework, quality improvement, and operational excellence.
This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about health quality improvement, with the vision to drive change and foster a patient-centered environment that aligns with Te Whatu Ora's commitment to health equity and whanau-centered care.
About the Team/Service/Location:
You'll be part of a dedicated team at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital, committed to providing high-quality healthcare in a collaborative environment. Our team values innovation, inclusivity, and a focus on sustainable practices that serve our diverse community.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in healthcare, quality and safety, along with experience in managing initiatives focused on continuous improvement. You are collaborative, proactive, and dedicated to making a meaningful difference in patient care.
Demonstrated experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, or a related field.
Proven ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives in a healthcare setting.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
Working for Health New Zealand:
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion:
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply:
To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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