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Consultant, Patient Safety (232035)Island Health • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Consultant, Patient Safety (232035)

Consultant, Patient Safety (232035)

Island Health • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

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

Reporting to the Manager Patient Safety Consultant Team the Consultant Patient Safety works collaboratively with clinical leaders and others across the organization to provide leadership in quality and patient safety improvement. The Consultant uses capacity-building strategies to enhance the skills abilities resources and commitment required to develop and implement a strong foundation for the provision of safe quality care. The Consultant provides education and expert support for the application and integration of evidence-based systems and tools designed to increase the effectiveness efficiency safety and sustainability of health services. The Consultant facilitates both prospective and retrospective quality improvement initiatives including the interdisciplinary review of patient safety events and systems issues to assist clinical areas in making system-based recommendations and improvements while ensuring consistency and standardization of related information flow.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority 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 Masters degree in a related health discipline and seven (7) years recent related experience including two (2) years experience in patient safety and/or quality improvement development implementation and evaluation.

Educational preparation in patient safety and/or quality improvement certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.

Skills And Abilities

  • Comprehend analyze synthesize and evaluate complex information.
  • Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Engage and develop partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Apply critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Facilitate groups - to support their planning and decision-making with respect to service improvements.
  • Facilitate solution-focused approaches through innovation and creativity.
  • A strong commitment to collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork across programs and services.
  • Model organizational values and principles.
  • Implement capacity building strategies.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Effectively self-manage time as it relates to deadlines and workload.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to plan prioritize and carry out work assignments within deadlines together with analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Keyboarding and computer software knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite) as well as familiarity with internet and email systems.
  • Valid BC drivers license.
  • Perform physical duties of the position.



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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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