Adverse Event Reviewer, Quality Assurance

Whanganui, Waikato
$88,000-110,000 per year
Permanent
Part-time

18 hours ago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this rolePalmerston North Hospital, Permanent Part timeBenefits

An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
A professional and supportive culture and team setting
Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
Tailored wellness programmes

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the RoleThe Quality Assurance Team has an exciting opportunity in a part time Adverse Event Reviewer role.Are you passionate about patient safety and want to make a difference to patient care?This role offers a great opportunity for a professional looking to skilfully lead adverse event reviews to enable healing, improving and learning from harm. This role will also support the implementation of the new national adverse event policy from Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality and Safety Commission.Reporting to the Quality Assurance Lead, the Adverse Event Reviewer will work very closely with other reviewers to provide subject matter expertise and support increased capability.The successful candidate will be able to appropriately engage with internal & external stakeholders specific to adverse events reviews and their management.The position is permanent, part time role (16 hours) and based at Palmerston North Hospital.About the Team/ServiceEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.About the LocationManawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.For more information on living and working in the Manawatu clickAbout youThe ideal applicant will have:

A minimum of three years experience in leading adverse event reviews
A bachelor's degree in nursing, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field
A minimum of three years of clinical experience in a health care setting
A strong consumer focus
Ability to work with cultures other than their own
Proven facilitation skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong organisational and time management skills
Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and meet timeframes
Provie ensure timely-and high quality documentation
Experience in patient safety, quality improvement, or risk management
Demonstrated initiative and resilience to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.

Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Susan Murphy, Quality Assurance Lead, email: .We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

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