About the role
Provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist expertise in patient safety, clinical governance, and incident management within Metro North Mental Health. This role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality mental health and alcohol and drug services through the coordination of clinical incident management processes, analysis of significant incidents, and implementation of strategies that strengthen patient safety and service improvement.
You will work closely with executive leaders, multidisciplinary teams, and safety and quality stakeholders to coordinate incident reviews, support mortality and morbidity processes, monitor coronial matters, and provide expert advice on safety, quality, and risk management. The role requires advanced clinical judgement, leadership, and the ability to influence improvements in patient safety culture and clinical governance systems across Metro North Mental Health.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Provide expert leadership and coordination of clinical incident management and patient safety activities within mental health services
Support the review, analysis, and reporting of high-risk clinical incidents, sentinel events, mortality reviews, and coronial matters
Deliver specialist advice and support relating to safety, quality, risk management, and clinical governance
Collaborate effectively with executive leaders, multidisciplinary teams, and stakeholders to promote a strong patient safety culture
Lead and contribute to service improvement, education, and clinical governance initiatives that enhance safety and quality outcomes
Benefits when working for us
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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