Job Description

Company DescriptionThe University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\'s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret
Department: Cancer Care Quality and Innovation
Reports to: Cancer Care Quality and Innovation Manager
Work Model: Hybrid- 3 days per week at minimum on site
Grade: N0:010
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: $84, 068 - $105, 086 per annum: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12-18 months)
Closing Date: June 2, 2024Position SummaryWorking under the direction of the Care Care Quality and Innovation Manager, the Innovation Specialist will lead quality improvement activities focused on acute oncology and patient flow, to ensure safe, high quality care.Duties
As member of the Cancer Care Quality and Innovation Team the Innovation Specialist will be the ambassador for quality improvement and implementation science and will be the pivotal Lead for the following accountabilities:

• To advance the Cancer Program strategy with enhanced infrastructure, data and advancement of quality improvement projects focused on acute oncology
• To assist in the selection, analysis and reporting of quality-related performance indicators to monitor the program, and/or unit level performance to ensure alignment with strategic direction.
• To lead several large and small scale quality improvement projects focused on capacity management, flow and acute oncology through application of proven methodologies eg. process mapping, PDSA cycles, control charts
• To manage several projects focused on innovation in care and initiatives designed to promote quality improvement on a program-wide and local, patient care unit scale
• To lead change in models of care to support care delivery for the future
• To complete quality audits, observations and chart reviews to identify issues and facilitate audit and feedback and change in practice
• To provide mentorship, leadership, guidance, and planning for quality initiatives through advocating for clinical standardization
• To work with the CQIN Manager, Clinic/Unit Managers/Directors, Disease Site Leaders and front line staff to integrate clinical best practices, legislative requirements and policies into quality priorities
• To participate in the relevant Committees and administrative tasks to advance quality improvement within the Program; preparation of QI Project Charters

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelors degree
• Minimum of 6-8 years practical and related experience in the healthcare field
• Previous experience in quality, safety and performance improvement methods is required
• Experience leading Quality Improvement initiatives within healthcare is required
• Project management experience required
• Ability to mentor and coach others on the quality improvement methodologies for successful outcomes
• Experience working with physicians and other clinicians is required
• Project planning, with QI project charters and Implementation experience required
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating a major change initiative in a health care environment
• Demonstrated change management skills (consulting, negotiating, influencing)
• Knowledge of hospital organizational structure and processes preferred
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders is required
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Analytical ability with excellent attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience in use of Microsoft Office applications required
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN\'s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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