WA Health has been given financial assistance to identify and prepare for a new integrated human resource (HR), payroll and rostering solution for the health system.
The project has reached its second stage and financial services firm, Deloitte has been engaged to take part in a period of proof-of-concept testing.
According to Minister for Health, Roger Cook this project will be conducted through a series of simulated HR and payroll activities from April to September, involving selected staff at Royal Perth Hospital, Broome Health Campus and Derby Hospital.
Mr Cook said the proof-of-concept process would allow Deloitte to demonstrate the capabilities of its proposed system that uses HR, payroll and time management technology that had been developed internationally.
“It will also enable WA Health to rigorously test and evaluate the system’s suitability in meeting workforce requirements in metropolitan and regional areas,” Mr Cook said.
“Investing in a single integrated workforce system to support workforce planning across WA Health is a key recommendation of the Sustainable Health Review.”
He said the proposed system would provide the necessary workforce data such as payroll, HR, and rostering to enable Health Service Providers to plan and better respond to the changing health needs of the community.
“I am pleased we are another step closer to identifying a modern and contemporary HR system that meets the various needs of our clinical and corporate workforce providing essential healthcare services across our vast State,” Mr Cook said.
“This is a significant commitment and investment to transform and improve the WA Health payroll and HR systems.”
