Rural Northwest Health is seeking a Consumer Representative to join our Clinical Governance Committee.
This role is pivotal to the Clinical Governance Committee in contributing to governance and evaluation of performance from a consumer perspective on an ongoing basis.
This is a paid role which provides advocacy and two-way communication. The Consumer Representative shall establish connection with consumers/community members that reside in the RNH catchment with consideration to diverse people and groups reflecting differences in age, gender, culture and socio-economic status.
Experience on similar committees or experience as an active community participant or Consumer Representative would be highly regarded, and the ability to provide consumer, carer and community perspectives, whether through lived, personal, or professional experience.
It is preferred that the ideal candidate not be a qualified healthcare professional.
Selection Criteria:
- Be able to represent the diversity of the patients using the health service, including age, cultural background, socio-economic status and education to help shape and inform service delivery.
- Have a geographical base within the Yarriambiack Shire.
- Be committed to working collaboratively with RNH, service providers, and fellow community members to achieve the objectives of the CGC (as per the CGC terms of reference).
- Not be a registered health practitioner or current. or former, employee or Board member of a health service.
- Flu vaccine evidence.
- Current and valid Police Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
The Clinical Governance Committee currently meet five times per year and a sitting fee will be paid for attendance at Committee meetings.
For more information, please contact:
Carolyn Conners
Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board of Directors
03 5396 1221
To apply send your cover letter and resume to: applications@rnh.net.au.
Applications close Friday, May 1.