Clinical Risk Officer - Johannesburg, South Africa - Glasshouse Recruiting

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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Full Time _Gauteng_, _Johannesburg_ November 28, December 28, 2023 Medical Nursing


Job Overview:


Requirements:

B.Cur degree

Certificate or Diploma in Risk Management

3-5 years' experience in Clinical Risk Management

Extensive IPC and nursing knowledge

Current registration with the South African Nursing Council


The main purpose of this position:
To monitor, coordinate and administer risk activities across our client's facilities

The incumbent is responsible for identifying, assessing and recommending actions for actual and potential exposures to the Group with the aim of improving patient safety


Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Implement, monitor and control clinical risk processes according to quality and risk standards
  • Ensure all work completed is per policy, compliance, and governance requirements
  • Work within established support systems and processes for incident management, communication, and escalation of serious incidents.
  • Ensure the collection, safe storing and archiving of all relevant documentation pertaining to risk and adverse incidents
Take responsibility for the below outlined duties applicable to the management of incidents:

  • Coordinating the investigation of potential risks across the Group
  • Reviewing patient records and all other relevant information generated through incident reporting
  • Collaborate with Group Risk Manager in identifying negative trends from incidents and make necessary recommendations for improving risk management processes and patient safety
  • In collaboration with the Group Risk Manager, develop systems to provide support to SHERQ and IPC officers across the Group
  • Provide training on relevant policies and procedures, documentation of hospital incident plans and adverse incident reporting
  • Compile detailed risk reports and inform relevant committees and legal bodies of incidents
  • Systemically recommend remediation steps for identified clinical risks
  • Ensure accountable hospital personnel action recommended remedial actions as presented in the risk report
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