Job Description

Req ID: 138436
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEII
Department: QISR Planning & Quality
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 28-Oct-22

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the designated Zone Director Quality Improvement, Safety and Patient Relations; the Quality Improvement & Safety Leader will provide leadership within Nova Scotia Health's overall provincial and zone programs for quality, safety and accreditation; and responsibility to implement all aspects of comprehensive quality, patient safety, patient engagement, risk 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.

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
• Appropriate licensure/membership in professional organization
• Certificate or training related to quality, patient safety, risk management, or related program
• Certified Health Executive is an asset
• A minimum of five to seven years of 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
• Experience in planning and implementing a variety of strategic activities related to accreditation, safety, quality improvement, infection control and prevention practices, risk management 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 which supports the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the Quality & System Performance portfolio and the organization
• Experience and demonstrated expertise in data management, data analysis and statistical manipulation; excellent report writing and presentation skills; application of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and graphics software required; and experience in project management and program evaluation an asset
• Demonstrated high degree of independent decision making, creativity, self-direction, motivation, change management and team building/ leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency to autonomously assess situations, draw rational conclusions and develop relevant action plans with appropriate stakeholders and follow-up regarding implementation
• Critical analysis skills (including but not limited to critical incident analysis, risk assessment and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and commitment to confidentiality and privacy of Nova Scotia Health patients and clients
• Responsibilities are within the designated zone, Nova Scotia Health and as a result, travel is required.
• 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 part time position; 37.5 hours biweekly
• Approximate 2 year term

Compensation and Incentives

$40.27 - $53.51 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify.

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