Department Faculty of Nursing
Salary range $76,135 to $95,184
Posted date July 3, 2025
Closing date July 17, 2025
Position Type Full Time - Trust Funded
POSITION SUMMARY
The Quality Advisor & Evaluation Associate will lead the facilitation and execution of a province-wide intervention project with managers working in continuing care homes (nursing homes) on a quality improvement and change management project. They will facilitate and support intervention activities (i.e., curriculum development, regular group coaching sessions, individual coaching sessions, on-site visits, virtual workshops) for managers as they plan local improvement projects in their continuing care homes. The Quality Advisor & Evaluation Associate will guide managers in the development of aim statements, implementation plans, team assembly and developing local measurements for their selected improvement projects.
The Quality Advisor & Evaluation Associate will also be available for additional individual and group facilitation and coaching to the topic groups and to individual homes as the project unfolds. They will prepare communication and activity materials, support TREC staff in facilitation activities, collect data, conduct ongoing evaluations of the intervention, and disseminate findings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in health, education, social sciences, or other related discipline or strong equivalent
- Experience in quality improvement initiatives and implementation
- Practical experience in change management
- Experience with coaching and consultation
- Familiarity with the IHI Breakthrough Series Model of improvement
- Demonstrated highly effective organizational and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated skills in data collection, measurement, evaluation, bottom-up quality improvement methods, and change strategies
- Demonstrated skills in facilitation and coaching techniques, collaboration, problem solving, and time management
- Must be proactive, creative, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid Driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the continuing care sector is an asset
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 17, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time
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