Quality Improvement Specialist

Southlake Health; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Quality Specialist to enhance patient safety and quality initiatives. This entry-level role involves collaborating with diverse teams to analyze workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and implement innovative solutions. The successful candidate will lead patient safety initiatives using Lean and Quality Improvement methodologies, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and safety, making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.

Qualifications

• Innovative and patient-centered approach to quality and safety.
• Experience in developing processes to meet strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement change ideas in partnership with patients.

Skills

Patient Safety Initiatives

Quality Improvement Methodologies

Lean Methodologies

Process Development

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences

Certification in Quality Improvement

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Quality, Patient Safety and Risk, the Quality Specialist will work collaboratively with leaders and their teams to support and improve Quality and Patient Safety at Southlake Regional Health Centre through guidance, support, subject matter expertise, and education.

The role involves working with teams (staff, physicians, patients, and families) across the organization to analyze current and future workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and design, develop, test, and implement change ideas aligned with organizational priorities in partnership with patients and families.

The successful candidate will be innovative and patient-centered, leading and promoting patient safety initiatives using engagement strategies, Lean, and Quality Improvement methodologies. They will develop or modify processes and policies to meet strategic goals, support team leadership, and contribute to the organization's accreditation process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care