Patient Care Quality Liaison

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a relevant human services discipline and three (3) years' related conflict resolution / crisis intervention experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of pertinent laws and legislation, including the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Patient Care Quality Review Board Act, and the Residents' Bill of Rights.
• Demonstrated knowledge of client relations and complaints management best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and sensitivity working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care system issues and functions.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and ability to apply these skills in potentially emotionally charged situations with patients and families.
• Ability to lead, participate and facilitate inter-disciplinary groups in a collaborative environment with multiple interests.
• Ability to educate and provide consultation to healthcare professionals.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver educational programs and presentations.
• Ability to work effectively with others, including working effectively in a multicultural environment, independently, as part of a team and understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, adhering to requirements of legislation and with sensitivity to the need to balance both organizational requirements and a focus on patient/client/resident needs.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
• Advanced writing skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.