ATSI Planned Surgery Project Officer
Core
Support the development and implementation of a quality improvement project focused on improving the planned surgery care pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Role type
Project Officer (Healthcare Quality Improvement)
Builds
Improved planned surgery care pathways and referral/discharge continuity for First Nations patients
Domain
Healthcare / Public Health / Indigenous Health Services
Required skills
Project coordination, stakeholder engagement, qualitative evaluation, reporting, cultural safety, pathway mapping, barrier identification
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), knowledge of the Loddon Mallee Health Network
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Review and improve identification, engagement, cultural safety and navigation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients throughout the planned surgery journey; map existing planned surgery pathways; work with stakeholders to develop and implement practical improvements; strengthen referral, discharge and continuity of care pathways; provide project coordination and reporting.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC