Emergency Preparedness Advisor

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9d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate emergency preparedness activities for HSN. Act as a first point-of-contact for emergency preparedness services. Develop, deploy, monitor, and improve new or existing emergency preparedness response plans, and business continuity plans in partnership with department leads. Develop and deliver emergency preparedness education programs, coordinator drills, case studies, tabletops, and disaster simulation exercises for all staff. Analyze and evaluate past events and responses within HSN and other organizations to adopt best practices, meet legislative requirements, and continuously improve planning. Work in collaboratively with the Security Supervisor to identify hazards and mitigate risk as it relates to emergency preparedness. Work collaboratively with the Building Services team as it relates to critical infrastructure, physical plants, and the process to implement strategies to minimize risk. Participate with the Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Security in specialized project management work and investigations. Participate on community committees, disaster exercises, advisor panels, and other response plan teams. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines. Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Science, Disaster and Emergency Management, or in a health-related field, from an accredited university.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a Disaster and Emergency Preparedness department, preferably in a health care environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of emergency preparedness activities and legislation, workplace hazards, Infection Control principles, and community emergency preparedness.
Demonstrated knowledge in the design of emergency plans and delivery of adult education programs and training materials.
Demonstrated superior attention to detail, time management, organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build partnerships with external stakeholders, including community and government agencies.
Demonstrated excellent presentation and Public Relations (PR) skills.
Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel between local sites.

Responsibilities

Act as a first point-of-contact for emergency preparedness services.
Develop, deploy, monitor, and improve new or existing emergency preparedness response plans, and business continuity plans in partnership with department leads.
Develop and deliver emergency preparedness education programs, coordinator drills, case studies, tabletops, and disaster simulation exercises for all staff.
Analyze and evaluate past events and responses within HSN and other organizations to adopt best practices, meet legislative requirements, and continuously improve planning.
Work in collaboratively with the Security Supervisor to identify hazards and mitigate risk as it relates to emergency preparedness.
Work collaboratively with the Building Services team as it relates to critical infrastructure, physical plants, and the process to implement strategies to minimize risk.
Participate with the Manager of Emergency Preparedness and Security in specialized project management work and investigations.
Participate on community committees, disaster exercises, advisor panels, and other response plan teams.
Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Perform other duties as required.