Quality & Compliance Officer - Home Care
July 26
Description
• Offering support and assistance to the Quality Manager in ensuring the efficient monitoring of compliance functions and the implementation of various quality-related initiatives • Undertake a range of audits against the accreditation standards related to residential aged care and home care • Work collaboratively with the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in identifying areas for continuous improvement to support quality and compliance • Work collaboratively with the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in the development of projects to support quality and compliance • Assist and support the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in the development and implementation of best practice policy and process • Develop and maintain a high-level working knowledge of the electronic clinical support systems • Assist and support the Chief Quality and Risk Officer in developing, conveying and delivering on individual and organisational plans for continuous improvement • Risk identification and mitigation • Trending and analysis • Preparation for external regulator visits including reaccreditation • Assistance with Gap Analysis and on-site support • Education including Quality related education as required • Oversight and support of clinical practice • Attendance at internal and external meetings – as required by the business or at the direction of Chief Quality and Risk Officer • Attendance at announced/unannounced commission visits as needed • Any other task as directed by the Chief Quality and Risk Office
Requirements
• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) • High level ability to utilise information management and computer systems • Working knowledge of the requirements of the Home Care Packages Program, Aged Care Standards, Specified Care and Service Principles of the Aged Care Act, Documentation Standards, Residents Rights, Aged Care Funding Instrument and other relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practices • Sound communication skills • NDIS Worker Screening certification • Formal qualification in quality management frameworks
Benefits
• Competitive salary and entitlements • Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging • Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation • Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector • Learning, development, and growth opportunities • Discounted private health insurance
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