Job Description

Location:Quality Services
Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English EssentialSchedule:Subject to change due to operational requirementsJob Classification:Non BargainingJob Classification Type:Management and Non-BargainingThis is the life-changing opportunity you\xe2\x80\x99ve 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, flexible, and results orientated individual to join our team as a Quality Patient Safety Consultant. The ideal candidate has experience in quality improvement, patient safety and human factors engineering as it relates to healthcare settings, is able to measure and analyze system, process, and outcome indicators for performance improvement, and possess strong facilitation and communication skills.Why you should work hereWorking 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 areYou have worked in a healthcare quality and patient safety environment for a minimum of 5 years. You have a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a health affiliated discipline and/or advanced training in a health-related field. You have experience in continuous quality improvement by utilizing evidence-based practices to support healthcare quality, patient safety and clinical sustainability; developing and implementing patient experience surveys; measuring outcomes and evaluating the effectiveness of quality initiatives and programs; and in providing education, support and advice related to quality and patient safety. You have at least a 75% proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications (word, excel and outlook). You also have excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills. Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training is an asset.Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.What you will do

• Facilitates and supports activities to achieve and maintain accreditation status with Accreditation Canada.
• Fosters an environment of continuous quality improvement and patient safety by promoting evidence-based practices and supporting Clinical Programs/Networks, Departments and Services.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Quality Management Framework and quality improvement tools and processes.
• Identifies and uses data to measure the effectiveness of the quality of care and services provided to improve performance.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to conduct and facilitate prospective and retrospective process reviews.

**A Resume (C.V.) is required as part of the application**Interested? Apply Today!To learn more, visitAbout Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment ProcessWe 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon 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.

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