Quality & Risk Lead

Ontario Health atHome

  • Canada
  • 81.664-97.511 $ par an
  • Temporaire
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 20 jours
Are you a dynamic Quality and Risk professional with a passion for organizational culture focused on quality, patient safety, risk management, organizational performance and improvement? Do you thrive in fast paced collaborative settings? Are you interested in a role where your knowledge will have an impact on healthcare transformation in Ontario? Are you passionate about exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others?If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.Reporting to the Manager, Quality and Risk, the Lead, Quality and Risk, supports the advancement of an integrated approach to quality, safety and risk management, organizational performance and continuous improvement to achieve the best possible organizational and patient outcomes. The Lead, Quality and Risk is an organizational resource for risk management and patient safety issues. The position works closely with the Manager, Quality and Risk in collaboration with Patient Services, Contracts and Service Provider partners, to support adherence to a robust quality and integrated risk management framework, policies and procedures to minimize risk, the optimization of quality of care and patient safety, and to achieve quintuple aim. The position also identifies, monitors, trends and reports on areas of quality, risk, and patient safety and supports implementation of related procedures and programs. The focus is on supporting the delivery of exceptional care – in alignment with our organization’s values. The work of the Lead, Quality and Risk is aligned with provincial directions in quality improvement, risk management and patient safety; and involves working with staff at all levels of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders.What do we offer?We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​
  • Valuable development opportunities​
  • Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​
  • Salary: $81,664.20 to $97,511.39 annually
What will you do?
  • Embody Ontario Health atHome mission, vision and values and apply quintuple aim (enhancing patient experience, enhancing provider/staff experience, advancing health equity improving value and improving populations health) to support continuous quality improvement in daily work
  • Support the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the organization’s quality, safety and risk management program(s) and framework(s)
  • Develop, implement and maintain documentation, tools and resources to support the provincial quality, safety and risk management program(s), as required
  • Support the manager in promoting and providing formal and informal coaching, mentoring, teaching and advice across the organization on quality, safety and risk management in general or in relation to the organization’s applicable program(s) and/or framework(s)
  • Support and/or lead the design and planning of assigned improvement projects in collaboration with Quality and Risk team members and/or colleagues in other departments as needed
  • Support the planning and implementation of provincial standardization projects with Quality and Risk team members and/or colleagues in other departments
  • Support, co-ordinate and/or lead the collection, reporting and/or analysis of quality, safety and/or risk data, indicators and information in assigned areas, which include, but is not limited to the event reporting system and patient & caregiver experience surve
  • Monitor and validate categorization of reported patient safety incidents, staff safety incidents, complaints, and compliments, in the event reporting system; identify areas for improvement in incident reporting, maintain and update relevant tools and resources and provide feedback and education to staff as appropriate.
  • Coordinate and facilitate incident reviews, root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis, as required, including the development and implementation of recommendations arising from an incident/quality of care review
  • Act as a resource/consultant for Ontario Health atHome staff related to risk management and patient safety issues, promoting a culture of safety and risk awareness across the organization. Identify risks that require reporting to HIROC and escalate to the Manager, Quality & Risk.Support and provide guidance to staff (regionally and provincially) on complex cases, consent and capacity issues, legislation, legal claims and other legal matters, and escalate as appropriate
  • Assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures related to patient safety, and risk management
  • Participate in working groups, committees and projects involving quality improvement and risk management
  • Support local implementation of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) practices, policies and procedures.
  • Utilize quality improvement tools to drive excellence in care and service delivery and to create a culture of continuous quality improvement
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, service providers and other external stakeholders to facilitate and assist in quality and risk management activities\Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario and the regulations and adheres to health and safety policies/ practices developed and implemented by Ontario Health atHome and takes reasonable precautions
What must you have?
  • We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date
  • University degree in Health Sciences, Health or Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience working within the quality and risk environment
  • 3-5 years of related work experience within the healthcare sector
  • 3-5 years' experience in quality, risk management and patient safety
  • Strong written, verbal communication skills and presentation skills and collaboration skills to lead projects and committees
  • Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
  • Awareness of, and adheres to, several standards, protocols, agreements and legislation when developing programs and decision making skills with personal development planning, setting own work priorities, and implementing and/or recommending strategies to continually improve outcomes
What would give you the edge?
  • Master’s Degree
  • Certification in Infection Control
  • Regulated Health Professional
  • Risk management and/or patient safety certification is an asset
  • Formal training in quality improvement methodologies and framework is an asset
  • French language is an asset
Who are we?We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism CommitmentOntario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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