Patient Safety Leader & Risk Mitigation Specialist

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Safety Consultant at IWK Health leads patient safety initiatives and risk mitigation across the health centre, guiding teams in best practices and family-centered care. You will mentor staff, coordinate quality reviews and liaise with leadership to address safety issues and improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates are experienced nurses with a master’s degree, licensure eligibility, and strong skills in leadership, project management and education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Program.
• Master’s Degree in a health discipline required; enrollment considered.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by NS Nursing & Midwifery.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and evaluation of patient safety and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Model and promote best practices for patient safety and disclosure of adverse events.
• Lead teams to ensure safe, patient/family centered care and compliance with standards.
• Provide guidance for quality review processes and peer review actions.
• Support national Safer Healthcare Now initiatives and local safety projects.
• Develop action plans addressing identified risk; lead education and training sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical risk management

Healthcare quality

Education & training

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Master’s degree in health discipline

NS Nursing licensure or eligibility

Job description

The Patient Safety Consultant at IWK Health leads patient safety initiatives and risk mitigation across the health centre, guiding teams in best practices and family-centered care. You will mentor staff, coordinate quality reviews and liaise with leadership to address safety issues and improve outcomes.

Ideal candidates are experienced nurses with a master’s degree, licensure eligibility, and strong skills in leadership, project management and education.