Regional Coordinator Patient Safety

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Regional Coordinator for Patient Safety to enhance the culture of safety within the organization. This role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and improve safe healthcare practices. Candidates should possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, with at least five years of experience in a clinical setting, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Thorough knowledge of patient safety initiatives is essential. This position may require travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a clinical health care setting.
• Current or eligible registration with applicable professional licensing body.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety with an emphasis on process improvement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for healthcare improvements.
• Conduct prospective and retrospective analysis of safety events.

Skills

Knowledge of critical incidents investigative methodologies

Knowledge of prospective risk assessment methodologies

Knowledge of current patient safety initiatives

Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Programs

Commitment to patient safety

Oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Facilitation skills for interviews

Cultural respect and promotion skills

Respect for confidentiality

Good work and attendance record

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

Post-graduate degree in health-related field

Additional education in Patient Safety

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Regional Lead - Quality, Planning & Performance, the Regional Coordinator - Patient Safety promotes a ‘Culture of Safety’ in the organization with an emphasis on process improvement, rather than casting blame. The incumbent works collaboratively with staff, physicians, patients/residents/clients/families, and other stakeholders to improve safe health care for all. Conducting prospective and retrospective analysis in collaboration with other multidisciplinary teams to provide recommendations/suggestions for healthcare improvements including monitoring, sharing and learning from safety events.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a clinical health care setting.

Education

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or a suitable combination of education and experience.
• Post-graduate degree in a health-related field would be an asset.
• Additional education in the area of Patient Safety would be an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current or eligible registration with applicable professional licensing body.

Qualifications And Skills

• Knowledge of critical incidents investigative methodologies would be an asset.
• Knowledge of prospective risk assessment methodologies would be an asset.
• Knowledge of current patient safety initiatives would be an asset.
• Knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage workload by establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, decision making and effective organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment along with ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a multi-tasking environment.
• Demonstrated facilitation skills to conduct interviews and ability to present to a variety of audiences.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel within the region as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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