Quality Improvement Advisor, Ageing Well - Planning, Funding and Outcomes

Job details
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
 
Location
Auckland City, Auckland
 
Full job description
Full time, Permanent role based in Auckland
Support aged residential care facilities across the Northern Region
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 Role

As the Quality Improvement Advisor, Ageing Well, you will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance and improvement activities across aged residential care facilities in the Northern Region, Te Taitokerau me Tamaki Makaurau. This role is responsible for monitoring and managing compliance with Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Service Standards and Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora contracts.

You will have oversight of provider audits, including the reporting and follow up of corrective actions with providers. You will plan and implement quality improvement initiatives and work with other stakeholders to facilitate national initiatives.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will work as a member of the Ageing Well Team that oversees planning, funding and contracting of community services for the Northern Region's older population. Our team is based in Takapuna, Auckland.

About you

You will have understanding and experience of the aged residential care regulatory environment. You will be able to develop constructive and positive relationships with providers to support high quality care for people receiving these services.

You will have:

A relevant tertiary or professional qualification i.e. a registered nurse and/or certified auditor
Quality assurance experience in aged residential care, stretching over 5-10 years
Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity and information handled
Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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 Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Sutherland on Tracey.Sutherland@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

 
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