Saint John Quality Patient Safety Consultant (N-B) PCN 1252639

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Quality Patient Safety Consultant to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a collaborative and results orientatedindividual to join our team as a Quality and Patient Safety Consultant. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading teams in quality improvement and possesses excellent facilitation, communication and interpersonal abilities.

This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

You have a worked a minimum of 3 to 5 years in quality improvement, patient safety or healthcare operations and have experience in leading quality improvement projects and facilitating multidisciplinary teams. You have a knowledge of Accreditation Canada standard, critical incident analysis and LEAN Six Sigma process improvement tools.

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related discipline required.
• Certification in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, CPSO) is an asset.

Skills and Competencies :

What you will do

The  Quality & Patient Safety Consultant  supports the organization’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role provides expertise in quality improvement (QI) and safe patient care, by partnering with clinical and operational leaders to identify opportunities, analyze performance data, and facilitate improvement initiatives. Operating from a regional perspective, consultants lead and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives that promote a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous learning across all care settings. Consultants are responsible for assisting with and implementing quality and patient safety practices and initiatives within their assigned geographic area

Key Responsibilities

Quality and Patient Safety (QPS)Consultants lead Horizon's healthcare teams to integrate and sustain a culture of continuous quality improvement and safe patient care.

Quality Improvement and Performance Measurement

Patient Safety

Education and Capacity Building

Accreditation and Compliance

Collaboration and Communication

This position supports regional programs / departments, which involves collaboration with programs, departments, and healthcare sites across Horizon. The Consultant will also provide targeted support to Saint John area teams, which may involve on-site presence for education, facilitation, or evaluation as needed.

Travel within the region is expected to support regional specific initiatives A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation are required.

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit  MyHorizonCareer.ca / management-business-professionals /

About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and / or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.