Quality Improvement Specialist

Island Health; Campbell River; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist for Campbell River, BC. The role leads quality initiatives, coordinates improvement activities across multiple sites, and develops plans aligned with the Island Health Quality Improvement Plan and Accreditation Work Plan.

Responsibilities include training teams, implementing QI methods, and maintaining a QI/Risk registry. Travel between sites is required, with a 1.0 FTE commitment and a salary range based on internal equity and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related health field with seven years of related experience.
• Two years' experience in quality improvement, development, implementation and evaluation in a healthcare setting.
• Valid BC Driver's License.
• Certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training.
• Ability to communicate, engage and motivate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and coordinate quality improvement activities.
• Develop and implement quality improvement plans and accreditation work plans for the program.
• Develop and maintain a Quality Improvement/Risk registry and build QI capacity.
• Provide training and support to implement quality improvements and build capacity of QI methodology.
• Travel between sites may be required and transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements.

Skills

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Online collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Online collaboration tools

Job description

Quality Improvement Specialist - (238214)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Quality Improvement Specialist provides leadership, support and coordination of quality improvement activities. Specifically, the scope of this work includes development of program specific quality improvement plans with identified quality indicators, the development and implementation of an Island Health Quality Improvement Plan and Accreditation Work Plan for the Program, and the development and ongoing maintenance of a Quality Improvement/Risk registry. The Quality Improvement Specialist provides training and support to implement quality improvements and build capacity of QI methodology within the organization.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in a related health field and seven (7) years related experience including two (2) years' experience in quality improvement, development, implementation and evaluation in a healthcare setting.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Educational preparation in quality improvement, certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
• Ability to communicate, engage and motivate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to listen actively and understand the perspective of others.
• Ability to effectively self-manage time as it relates to deadlines and workload.
• Ability to facilitate solution-focused approaches through innovation and creativity.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to model organizational values and principles and maintain ethical standards.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, plan and complete work assignments.
• Ability to apply problem-solving and critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Proficient in collecting and analyzing data.
• Proficient with online collaborative software tools.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Please note, this position operates under the Quality Improvement team and does not require a specialty in Brain Health or Rehab. The successful candidate will work hybridly, supporting the North Island at CRG, with occasional travel to PHH and PMH. The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.