Leader Patient Safety, Quality and Accreditation – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Job title: Leader Patient Safety, Quality and Accreditation – BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Leader Patient Safety, Quality and Accreditation

Gyne Surgical Services, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

What you’ll do

• Work with program staff to develop, implement, and evaluate indicators of quality outcomes and performance; prioritize quality initiatives based on program functions, needs and performance measurement system; plan, develop and implement Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (PS&QI) education, initiatives and materials including evaluation and PS&QI sustainment tools.
• Ensure BCCH and SHHC program-based quality and safety activities are in alignment with accreditation requirements. Provide accreditation education to program staff as required. Lead program level actions to respond to recommendations arising from accreditation surveys, and to address new accreditation requirements.
• Lead retrospective (e: Root Cause Analysis) and/or prospective reviews (e.g. Failure Modes Effect Analysis) necessitated by safety events, critical incidents or process issues related to the program; monitor program staff and physician perceptions of safety, risk and quality improvement.
• Proactively educate program staff regarding regulatory issues, new statutes and/or guidelines, and safety, quality, and risk management activities
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement of the department by identifying and evaluating new initiatives, developments and trends in PS&QI, participating in agency lead process improvement initiatives such as imPROVE.

What you bring

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, related health discipline or other relevant area.
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice in the program area or an equivalent level of education, training, and experience.
• Additional experience in leadership and quality and safety.

You will have:

• Knowledge and expertise in Quality Management, Performance Improvement, Patient Safety and
• Accreditation standards preferred. Working knowledge of legal, ethical, and clinical issues associated with standard of care practices, and Accreditation Canada requirements.
• Working knowledge of evaluation techniques and methodologies including statistical analysis methods and presentation of information.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a global perspective in order to incorporate the organization’s systems and strategies when developing viable solutions to program problems.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary, Full-Time (02/17/2023)
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition Number: 103863

What we do

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre (BCW) bcwomens.ca is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of February 12, 2021. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 103863-2351032
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver
Job Type Temporary, Full-Time
Temporary Duration N/A
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 12-Mar-2021

Expected salary:

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:53:20 GMT