Influence patient safety at a whole-of-service level – strengthen clinical incident and risk management, and drive organisational learning and continuous improvement across PCHN. 

VCID No. 743479

This is a Permanent Full Time position. Part time and job share will be considered.

Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months).

The PCHN Safety, Quality and Performance team is evolving, with a strong focus on supporting frontline care delivery, strengthening contemporary governance and service improvement, and embedding robust safety and quality systems across Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology (PCHN).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Incident Management Coordinator to provide strategic leadership across PCHN’s clinical incident and risk management program.

Reporting to the Director, Safety, Quality and Performance PCHN, you will work with senior clinical and executive leaders, governance committees and key stakeholders across clinical services and directorates. You will support timely, robust response to serious and high-risk incidents, facilitate complex incident reviews, and provide expert advice on open disclosure, clinical incident management, and investigation methodologies, while maintaining an independent, objective and evidence-based approach.  

A key focus of this role will be fostering a transparent and psychologically safe culture where staff feel supported to speak up, report incidents and contribute to organisational learning and continuous quality improvement. 

You will help identify, analyse and mitigate clinical and system wide risks, and translate incident findings and data into meaningful safety and quality improvements for patients, families and staff. 

Key responsibilities include 

• Leading and coordinating the PCHN Clinical Incident Management Program.
• Coordinate and facilitate incident investigations and complex reviews using contemporary investigation methodologies. 
• Analysing clinical incident data and complex information to provide clear insights into trends, emerging risks and opportunities for system improvement.
• Partnering with the directorates to develop and implement strategies that strengthen patient safety and clinical risk management across PCHN.
• Promoting organisational learning translating incident findings into practical and sustainable improvement.
• Developing and delivering education and capability-building in clinical incident management, investigation, open disclosure and clinical risk management.
• Driving a culture of learning, transparency and continuous improvement across PCHN, with a focus on communicating to speak up for safety, and report incidents and near-misses.  
• Contributing to the review and development of patient safety policies, procedures and governance frameworks. 

About You

If you have experience leading the formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of complex policies, frameworks or governance processes, together with a strong understanding of policy governance, compliance and the practical application of standards and legislative requirements, we encourage you to apply.

About our Team

Our team works in partnership with the PCHN directorates (Medical, Surgical, Allied Health & Neonatology), clinical teams and CAHS colleagues to support safe, high-quality care. We lead and coordinate work across clinical governance, accreditation readiness, quality improvement, clinical incident and risk management, policy, safety and quality performance reporting and system-wide learning.

Through engagement with our workforce and consumers we ensure that our patients and their families are active partners in their healthcare journey and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services. We are committed to fostering a culture of learning, continuous improvement and innovation, identifying emerging trends, evaluating best practice and implementing practical solutions that strengthen patient safety and improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.

We are looking for collaborative and motivated, improvement-minded people who can build strong relationships, support PCHN and CAHS to deliver on safety and quality priorities, and help drive practical, sustainable improvements across PCHN.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

For your written application please provide the following:

• A statement addressing selection criteria 1, 2, 3 and 6 as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages. (View the applicant information package and Job Description Form (JDF) attached for more information, including the selection criteria).

(Please note that examples of how you have applied your skills, knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have met the selection criteria).

• A current resume which summarises your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the position requirements.
• Please provide the name, email, and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Lauren Bell on lauren.bell4@health.wa.gov.au or 0461 314 133 with any specific questions related to this role.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. 

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. 

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.