Patient Safety Consultant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Working as assigned with a customer-centric mindset, each position will be assigned to support various service delivery organizations (SDO) in implementing patient safety programs.

Requirements

5 years of progressive experience in health service delivery involving quality and patient safety including:
2 years relevant health experience in quality, patient safety within the health services industry.
2 years of experience managing processes and projects.
Post-secondary degree in nursing, health sciences or social sciences from an accredited education institution.
Active member in good standing with an associated regulatory body as appropriate.
Demonstrated staff-level leadership capabilities.
The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
Travel throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.
Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings at multiple sites throughout the organization, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
Interruptions to respond to questions are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
Travel throughout the province requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

A certificate in quality management or patient safety is an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Implement and advance a patient safety program and promote a culture of quality, safety and high-reliability to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and effectively serve the SDO though system safety reviews.
Assist staff and physicians in understanding complex systems in which people work and collaborate to provide recommendations for healthcare system improvements.
Review patient safety events within the SDO using a variety of appropriate methods and approaches.
Leads and participates in critical incident review committees (CIRC’s).
Assist clinicians in addressing health service delivery improvements to support patient safety systemically.
Participate in patient safety projects, initiatives and activities to support ongoing improvements to patient safety throughout the SDO.