Patient Safety Consultant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization dedicated to healthcare quality in Winnipeg is seeking a qualified professional to oversee quality and patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have five years of progressive experience in health service delivery, with a focus on quality and patient safety. Responsibilities include managing projects and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A post-secondary degree in relevant fields is required, along with a certificate in quality management being a valuable asset.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in health service delivery involving quality and patient safety.
• 2 years relevant health experience in quality, patient safety within the health services industry.
• Travel throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality and patient safety processes.
• Coordinate projects related to health service delivery.

Skills

Quality and patient safety

Project management

Health service delivery

Education

Post-secondary degree in nursing, health sciences or social sciences

Certificate in quality management or patient safety

Job description

Site: Shared Health - Health Science Centre

Department / Unit: Quality, Patient Safety, Accreditation and PatientRelations

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient‑centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province‑wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• 5 years of progressive experience in health service delivery involving quality and patient safety including:
  • 2 years relevant health experience in quality, patient safety within the health services industry.
  • 2 experience managing processes and projects.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Post‑secondary degree in nursing, health sciences or social sciences from an accredited education institution.
• A certificate in quality management or patient safety is an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active member in good standing with an associated regulatory body as appropriate.
• Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
• Interruptions to respond to questions are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
• Travel throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.