Clinical Risk Co-ordinator

About the role

The Clinical Risk Coordinator supports incident reporting and management, incident investigation, mortality screening, and quality improvement work related to responding to known clinical risks. This role is part of the Clinical Governance Unit at Alfred Care Group, located at The Alfred Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Supports incident reporting and management
• Conducts incident investigations and analyses
• Maintains and updates databases for incident tracking
• Collaborates with clinical and operational leaders to improve patient safety and quality of care
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Knowledge of clinical risk and quality improvement principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people
• Strong analytical skills to undertake incident investigation and analysis
• Well-developed report writing skills

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare administration, risk management, or a related field
• Experience in incident management and quality improvement
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management frameworks

Skills

• Proficient in database management
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging through Maxxia
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities (deducted pre-tax)
• Access to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• ProSport onsite fitness facilities (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a permanent part-time position, working 48 hours per fortnight.