Clinical Quality Advisor

CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with more than 60 years’ experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 21 care homes across the North Island, we are values-led and grounded in care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness. We offer interesting and rewarding work that improves the lives of older people, and in turn we are dedicated to creating a rewarding employment experience where the vital role each of our employees’ plays is recognised. Purpose of Position: To support clinical quality improvements, and initiatives across the CHT Care Homes. Key Accountabilities: • Work collaboratively with the Clinical Quality Lead to achieve and deliver the Organisational Plan • Provide support to the Clinical Quality Lead to mitigate clinical risk across the CHT care homes • Collate data, review, analyse and report • Identify themes and trends and recommend / develop initiatives or training • Provide education and training to support quality initiatives and improvements • Participate in continuous improvement projects across the care homes • Maintain competency in knowledge and clinical practice appropriate to the role • Support CHT in creating and maintaining a responsive and respectful culture that integrates our values, enables diversity and is culturally appropriate. Ideal person specification: • Compassionate and caring, with empathy for the older population, with a working knowledge of aged residential care • Excellent risk assessment skills • Effective in coaching and mentoring, driving improvements and best practice • Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience and Practising Certificate • Advanced communication skills in both oral and written • High attention to detail with a focus on quality reporting • Critical thinker, able to work autonomously, across care homes and with key stakeholders • Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Working knowledge of VCare • Current full driver’s licence and able to travel.