Quality Improvement Lead, Mental Health and Addictions 1.0 FTE at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti -

Tairāwhiti / Gisborne Embrace true work/life balance by the beach Supportive team | Community-focused care | Beautiful coastal lifestyleHealth 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 RolePosition Description | Quality Improvement Lead Are you committed to improving the lives of some of Aotearoa's most vulnerable tamaraki, rangatahi and whānau?Are you passionate about building the capability of teams?

Are you able to influence and facilitate change to embed the new direction for the delivery of mental health and addictions services in Tairāwhiti?The position is Full-time, based within Te Ara Maioha, Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti (Gisborne Hospital) Ideal for an applicant with knowledge of mental health and addictions services Provides opportunities for new learning in a dynamic and changing environment What you'll do: Lead quality improvement activities to support the delivery of evidence based best practice in whānau centred care Initiate, lead and implement service development plans and projects in quality and clinical improvement Work in partnership with Te Ara Maioha Leadership, Clinical Leadership and Quality teams, clinicians and kaimahi to embed our Tairāwhiti way of working.

Develop, access and maintain systems that measure, monitor and address tangata whaiora satisfaction and feedback including Complaints, Critical Incident Management systems and Feedback Informed Treatment Take a lead role in ensuring Health and Disability Standards are met and upheld, through Policy frameworks Audit, Accreditation and Compliance provisions Work to eliminate health outcomes inequity particularly for Māori, tangata whaiora and their whānauAbout youWe are looking for someone with the following traits: High level of agility and a flexible mind-set Excellent facilitative and relationship management skills Well developed influencing skills across strategic and operational audiences A proven commitment to Quality Improvement and Assurance Excellent written and oral communication skills Practices in a manner that is consistent with Te Tiriti of Waitangi, and addresses inequity especially for Māori Knowledge of Te Reo advantageous Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt.pennell@tdh.org.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.