Quality & Patient Safety Leader - Patient Safety

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Quality Improvement & Safety, the Quality Improvement & Safety Leader will provide leadership within NSH’s overall provincial and zone programs for quality, safety, accreditation, risk management; and responsibility to implement all aspects of comprehensive quality improvement, patient safety, patient family engagement, risk management and accreditation plans to achieve the best outcomes in health care program and service delivery, safe care and continuous improvement to meet or exceed all accreditation requirements.

QIS Leaders actively seek and implement solutions related to system issues for programs and services within NSH’s provincial and zone responsibilities, while meeting the goals and objectives of the Nova Scotia Health. The position provides leadership, advice and guidance, and support to leaders, vice presidents, staff and physicians on systems work redesign and increase performance in alignment with portfolio, zone and provincial initiatives, provides information, and guidance regarding of evidence informed best practices and patient safety; leads and provides expertise in the development of effective care delivery models, which are responsive to current and future health human resources and/or health care trends; leads and directs implementation of evidence based practice that improves patient care outcomes and experience; works collaboratively with staff, physicians and leaders to apply evidence based findings to clinical practices; and provides support, including but not limited to literature reviews, environmental scans, best practice guidelines and legislation applicable to health care.

QIS Leaders hold many responsibilities including leading investigations of patient safety incidents, facilitating quality reviews, trending analysis, leading and/or providing improvement coaching for quality improvement initiatives, supporting accreditation activities, as well as providing education and training related to QIS related priorities, policies and procedures.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Undergraduate degree from a health care profession program/discipline


• Master's level preparation in a clinical health discipline, Health Services Administration, Business Administration or a related program an asset


• Minimum of 5 years quality and patient safety leadership experience, which includes 5 years of relevant clinical experience in a health care environment including expertise to critically review health records as part of the quality review process preferred


• Access to a reliable form of transportation required


• Appropriate licensure/membership in professional organizations


• Certificate or training related to quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, or related program an asset


• Certified Health Executive is an asset


• Experience in planning and implementing a variety of strategic activities related to accreditation, safety, quality improvement, infection control and prevention practices, risk management, patient relations and patient engagement, provided across several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders and while ensuring appropriate confidentiality


• Experience engaging teams, leaders, medical staff, clinicians, patients/clients and stakeholders in a collaborative, participatory manner


• Experience and demonstrated expertise with in data management, data analysis and statistical manipulation; excellent report writing and presentation skills, presenting results in a meaningful manner specific to the target audience


• Excellent knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and graphics software required


• Experience in project management and program evaluation an asset.


• Demonstrated ability of independent decision making, creativity, self-direction, motivation, change management and team building/ leadership skills


• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast- paced environment


• Demonstrates a positive, solution oriented and collaborative approach and is comfortable navigating complex system issues, and implementing innovation solutions to thorny problems


• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly


• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Scale Type: Non-Union
Band: 05
Hourly Rate: $45.75 - $56.04
Annual Salary: $89,212.50 - $109,278

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and travel insurance; long-term disability and life insurance coverage; and a defined benefit pension plan. Additional wellness, development and employee support programs may also be available.