Regional Quality Advisor - Jobs in Catalone Gut

Job Description

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Quality Manager, the successful candidate is responsible for supporting and promoting a continuous improvement culture for quality and patient safety as part of the forensic and tertiary psychiatry programs of Restigouche Hospital Centre (RHC). The incumbent works closely with the RHC management team on implementation of the integrated quality management framework using best practices and evidence. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and facilitating root cause analyses resulting from harmful incidents and/or patient complaints. The incumbent supports the development of improvement initiatives to deliver care and services focused on patients, quality and safety.The successful candidate supports Vitalité Health Network’s accreditation activities and participates in these activities to achieve and maintain the Network’s accreditation status. The incumbent also coordinates activities related to the accreditation process and works closely with teams to ensure compliance with standards and required organizational practices.The incumbent works closely on continuous process improvement with the other quality advisors, patient safety advisors and patient experience advisors.** Travel to the RHC on a regular basis is required.REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in the health field or any other equivalent combination of training and experience;
• Specific training in quality management or patient safety or ability to complete such training within two years of starting position;
• Graduate degree considered an asset;
• Five years’ varied experience in the health field;
• Clinical experience in mental health considered an asset;
• Management experience considered an asset;
• Results-focused (drive and commitment to achieve results);
• Creative reasoning (inspiring new solutions, new perspectives and new ways of thinking);
• Leadership and commitment (be dynamic and suggest necessary changes based on best practices);
• Positive attitude and utmost discretion;
• Focus on client service (emphasis on meeting the needs of clients, partners and team members);
• Effective communication (conveys ideas clearly and respects various points of view) and ability to prepare and deliver presentations to various groups;
• Contribution to training highly motivated teams and skills in facilitating teams and coordinating initiatives;
• Skills in research methodology and interpretation of results;

• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.