Quality Business Partner

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Werribee Mercy Hospitaltime type:

Part timeposted on:

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End Date: March 5, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id:

JR-7396**Employment Type:** Part-Time 0.8 EFT Permanent

**Hours:** Monday to Friday - flexible working hours and days

**Salary:** RN Grade 4 Year 1

**Location:** Hybrid / Werribee Mercy Hospital and Mercy Mental Health and Wellbeing Services

**Application:** Please upload resume & cover letter

**Contact:** Lauren Charlson, Quality Manager - Werribee Mercy Hospitallcharlson@mercy.com.au

**Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.**

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Mercy Health and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

**About the opportunity:**

The Quality Business Partner is responsible for developing, implementing and facilitating best practice systems and processes for quality and safety within their division.The position is required to provide support, guidance and expertise to assist the Division with the monitoring, evaluation and continual improvement of systems and processes across Mercy’s four quality domains: safe care, person centered care, integrated care and effective and appropriate care.Whilst reporting in through to the Quality, Safety and Innovation Unit, the Quality Business Partner (QBP) will work in a collaborative and consultative manner with the division , under the direction of the Divisional Director and Clinical Services Director* Maintain a safe environment for patients/self/colleagues and members of the public;* Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality and risk to an appropriate staff member;* Lead evaluation, continuous improvement and clinical indicator processes;* Demonstrate the principles of Person Centred Care: Respect & Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration;* Provide support to health services staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality activities;* Support the Program’s quality and safety governance structures and processes;* Provide timely and accurate datasets and reports as requested for governance committees;* Provide support to the Division to understand their quality and safety dataand use of data to inform improvements;* Assist with the coordination of the audit framework as applicable to the Division;* Provide support and contribute to quality improvement and risk management across the Program;* Provide support, advice, education and mentoring to staff on the tools and methods for quality improvement;* Provide support, advice, education and mentoring to the Division regarding accreditation and the national standards; and* Ensure that risks around compliance with accreditation are identified and that appropriate actions are being put in place.**What you’ll bring**

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

**To thrive in this role, you will have:*** A minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior leadership role within a healthcare organisation* Relevant tertiary health sciences qualification, or acceptable equivalent* Demonstrated understanding of the National Standards and experience in preparation for survey* Understanding and experience in quality improvement and quality management principles and practices* Experience in leading and managing a team* Experience in facilitating clinical risk management processes in a health care setting.* Strong acute clinical or Allied Health experience within a large Health Service**You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:**

● A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

● Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.**Apply now**Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.*We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.**We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.**The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.*The Mercy Health Team is growing, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for you to become a valued member of our team. We invite you to search our current job openings and submit your application for those that align with your qualifications and aspirations.

Rest assured, we are committed to keeping you informed about your application progress and any exciting new career opportunities that may pique your interest. We appreciate your keen interest in becoming a part of Mercy Health, and we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard. #J-18808-Ljbffr