Senior Patient Safety & Risk Leader

Medavie; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Patient Safety and Risk Lead. The role focuses on ensuring patient safety and experience through risk analysis, case investigations, and communication with leadership and patients. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a health-related field, along with experience in healthcare leadership. Support a culture centered on patient safety and collaborate with various teams to improve services and mitigate risks.

Benefits

Inclusive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to work in Nova Scotia as a paramedic or regulated health professional.
• Experience in progressive leadership within healthcare is required.
• Prior experience in patient safety or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety occurrences with responsible teams.
• Lead case investigations and detailed interviews.
• Author reports summarizing findings for senior leadership.

Skills

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Experience in conflict management

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in a health related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

A healthcare services organization in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Patient Safety and Risk Lead. The role focuses on ensuring patient safety and experience through risk analysis, case investigations, and communication with leadership and patients. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a health-related field, along with experience in healthcare leadership. Support a culture centered on patient safety and collaborate with various teams to improve services and mitigate risks.