Quality Leader, Clinical Quality and Safety

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A QUALITY LEADER, CLINICAL QUALITY AND SAFETY WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Quality Leader, Clinical Quality and Safety to join the Quality & Utilization team. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Science or Business Administration of related studies.
• Three (3) to five (5) years recent, related experience with quality improvement, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Expert knowledge and three (3) years’ experience utilizing the methodology and tools of continuous improvement to support process improvement and system redesign.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and experience with quality improvement methodologies (Model for Improvement, LEAN, Six Sigma), techniques (measurement, learning models, change management theory, influencing techniques) and tools (e.g., process mapping, workflow diagrams, system monitoring and evaluation, PDSA cycles, data display with run and control charts).
• Displays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach team members on these skills.
• Utilizes independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment.
• Works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
  As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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