Have you ever wanted a career with purpose?

Every day, in every way, we bring real heart to work. It’s what drives us to deliver our refreshingly different commitment to supporting the people who make a real difference in enriching the lives of our society’s most vulnerable. That is why we are after a Clinical Risk Advisor on a permanent, full-timebasis. This role will preferably be based in Auckland, but there is flexibility for someone Wellington-based.  You’ll be part of an inclusive culture where you can make a difference while growing your career. 

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to gain further expertise in a Clinical Risk Advisor role, working with the wider Clinical Services Improvement (CSI) team to manage clinical risk, governance, and assurance activities to promote and assure the safety and quality of care for Bupa residents. You will promote a learning and continuous improvement culture, while providing guidance and support to the care homes regarding clinical risk and assurance activities. 

This role is a hybrid WFH role, with about 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH. The first month will require being full time in the office for orientation and training.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Maintain oversight of clinical incidents and provide support for care home teams to address findings. 
• Conduct critical incident investigations and provide comprehensive reports, identifying opportunities for learning and systems improvement.  
• Be an advocate for a robust and transparent risk culture while leading by example in the clinical environment.
• Participate in Care Home Health Checks in support of accreditation processes.
• Support and implement the strategic goals of clinical risk management processes in collaboration with your team.
• Incident, complaint, and risk management with the wider CSI & Risk teams.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.

What About You:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and be a Registered Nurse with a current APC.
• Ability to travel occasionally to care homes for Care Home Health Checks (approximately once every two months).
• Incident management and report writing experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems or Clinical Risk Assurance frameworks.
• Knowledge of incident investigation tools and processes.
• Preferred experience in aged care.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management and audit principles, methods, and techniques.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and reporting skills.
• Expertise in planning, organisational, computer literacy, and prioritisation skills.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in NZ.

Extra Reasons to Belong:

• This role is a hybrid role where you can have a work-life balance, with 2-3 days based in our Support Office, and the remaining days working from home.
• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance to our eligible permanent NZ employees and a discount on insurance cover for eligible family members.
• Wellbeing discounts and advice, EAP counselling services, study support, and cultural leave.
• Paid parental leave - in addition to standard parental leave, Bupa offers 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Refer-a-friend programme of $750 - $2,000.
• Professional Development – in-house and external training and development.
• No matter who you are or where you come from, we encourage you to ‘Be You at Bupa.’
• An accredited employer with Immigration NZ that values its diverse employees.
• Fruit, snacks, tea, and coffee.

To express your interest, please submit an online application with your CV and we’ll reach out to chat about how you can progress your career with Bupa.

Through vision, passion, and sheer hard work, we’re now New Zealand’s largest aged care and dementia care provider. As one of New Zealand’s leading healthcare organisation we employ more than 4,000 people: we’re brave, caring, and responsible. All united by one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

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