Job Description

Sinai Health is seeking a proactive and experienced Manager, Risk Management to join our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating clinical and operational risks, with a primary focus on risk prevention and the safety of our people within an academic hospital environment.


Reporting to the Director, Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness, you will lead key initiatives such as conducting comprehensive risk assessments, investigating incidents, and developing robust policies and training programs in line with industry best practices. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure our risk management processes are current, effective, and fully compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.


As a vital contributor to the advancement of Sinai Health's Risk Management Program, you will collaborate with clinical staff, department leaders, and other key partners to identify, evaluate, and reduce risks. Your leadership will help foster a positive, proactive safety culture and support Sinai Health's ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care and workplace safety.

About our Risk Management Department

The Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness portfolio plays a vital role within Sinai Health, driving system resilience, proactive safety design, and sustainable risk mitigation across all areas of our organization. Our department is essential in upholding Sinai Health's reputation for excellence in patient care and people safety by fostering:

In this role you will:

Oversee and support the Patient Safety and Risk Specialist in the daily event reviews and management of the online incident reporting system Utilize the hospital's online incident reporting system to track, analyze, and resolve incidents effectively, working closely with Quality, IPAC and other clinical and operational teams to prevent recurrence Lead investigations of patient and visitor safety events in non-clinical areas and collaborate with leadership to support recommendations Respond daily to organization-wide risk requests to provide expert consultation and advice on a wide variety of patient care, policy and administrative matters with internal constituents including leaders, managers, physicians, clinical staff, Quality and other corporate support departments Lead/facilitate ad-hoc working groups to resolve key risk and patient safety issues, system gaps, or deficiencies and monitor process improvements for sustainability over the short/long term Lead the development and enhancement of risk management-related policies, training, and education aligned with best practices, patient safety standards and legal requirements Participate in select corporate level committees and workgroups as a Risk Management representative Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership, to identify and mitigate enterprise risks, implement controls, and align risk practices with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards Lead the development, implementing and evaluation of the annual Risk Management Work Plan, along with the Hospital's participation in HIROC's self-assessment program (RAC), advising clinical teams on implementing mitigation strategies to reduce claims and improve safety Identify risks and ensure appropriate action is taken to improve safety for patients, staff, and the public Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory


Successful completion of a Bachelors degree in a health care discipline or equivalent from an accredited educational institution 5 years of experience in risk management, quality improvement and safety Certifications or completion of courses in Risk Management, Health Law, Data Analytics, Project Management, and Patient Safety is an asset (i.e. Canadian Risk Management Certification (CRM)) Prior health care and hospital experience Applicants with proven equivalent and related training and experience may also be considered

Preferred


Experience in an academic acute care hospital setting

Skills and Knowledge


Sound knowledge of key legislation such as PHIPA, Excellent Care for All Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, RHPA, etc. Proficient using the MS Office Suite and related risk management information/tracking systems Expert knowledge of hospital patient safety and risk reporting system- RL/DATIX Demonstrated understanding of the role of the Risk Manager in supporting associated legal proceedings/settlements and external reporting Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the proven ability to clearly define and articulate requirements, priorities, impacts, and solutions Proven analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify trends, establish benchmarks and provide informed recommendations Ability to facilitate small group discussions, develop and deliver training and make presentations Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, interpret and administer risk policies and procedures involving a variety of situations Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to create integrated plans, influence outcomes and engage multiple stakeholders Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; professional, diplomatic and confident with a proven ability to work with individuals across all levels of the organization and external stakeholders Capacity to build partnerships, work collaboratively and effectively communicate to diverse groups both within and external to Sinai Health e.g. police, coroner, external legal counsel, HIROC, healthcare partners, etc. Possesses a high level of accountability and proven capability to identify opportunities, take initiative and think through future implications Models collaborative, cross-portfolio engagement to build consensus and create solutions to complex issues Demonstrated commitment to professional and personal development Proven demonstration of workplace excellence shown by commitment to strong job performance and attendance

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within health care, apply now and let us know why you'd be a great addition to our team.