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Safety Culture Coordinator

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (10th June 2022)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $103,110.07 - $106,496.46 per annum + Super + Allowances + Incentives
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ257575
Location: Broken Hill (Community Health Centre)

About the Opportunity

• Join the vibrant, multidisciplinary team at the Broken Hill Health Service as the Safety Culture Coordinator
• Develop, implement and evaluate strategies for embedding a strong safety culture in the Far West LHD
• Lead and provide governance to staff, patient safety and clinical risk initiatives in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Develop a governance structure to support the implementation of an Integrated Quality/Risk Safety Management Plan
• Enjoy all the benefits of country living including affordable housing, no traffic and a peaceful lifestyle that supports balance and wellbeing

Incentives

• 1 extra week of paid annual leave per year
• Paid monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO)
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Staff accommodation at cheaper than private rental rates (subject to availability)
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
• Remote Housing Assistance Benefits
• Employee Meal Card
• Support through advanced education and training

About Broken Hill

Often referred to as an “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its livability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

The beautiful Murray-Riverina region is just 2.5 hours from Broken Hill, and after a short, 5-hour drive you can enjoy the beautiful Barossa Valley – South Australia’s internationally acclaimed wine region. For a town so unique, it’s really not that far away with just a short 1hr15m flight from Adelaide, a 2hr flight from Melbourne or a 2hr30m flight from Sydney.

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with post-registration qualifications in clinical education or Management and at least 3 years full time equivalent experience working in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in the development, delivery and evaluation of clinical education programs and projects within a health organisation.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication, negotiation and problem solving skills including the ability to work in a consultative manner and negotiate with key stakeholders to ensure the objectives of the program/project are met.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of work health safety legislation, quality/ risk assessment processes and cultural safety principles, with a particular focus on clinical areas.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage projects in a timely manner.
• A current NSW drivers licence and willingness to use same as required for the position.
• Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care.

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description

For role related queries or questions contact Timothy O'Neill on Timothy.ONeill@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 22/09/2021