Quality, Patient Safety Coordinator,Clinical Nurse Educator – Temporary Full-Time (12-18 months)
Temiskaming Hospital is a 59-bed fully accredited community hospital located in Temiskaming Shores, ON. We are currently accepting resumes for a Quality, Patient Safety Coordinator; Clinical Nurse Educator in a temporary full-time capacity.
Reporting to the Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President of Patient Services, the primary roles and responsibilities of the Quality, Patient Safety Coordinator; Clinical Nurse Educator include:
· Directs, leads/coordinates and supports quality improvement, patient experience and patient safety initiatives within the organization
· Supports the organizations strategic plan to advance corporate quality improvement initiatives
· Identifies and implements relevant quality and patient safety related initiatives and training needs
· Oversees the organization’s patient safety incident reporting program, providing support to staff and management in the review process, analyzing patient safety related trends and developing mitigation strategies.
· Completes quality chart audits / reviews that align with quality initiatives
· Prepares and delivers quality improvement/patient safety reports as required
· Responsible for the provision of competency based clinical education and professional practice development
· Plans, implements and evaluates specific education programs and evidence-based practice to meet identified nursing needs, functioning as a clinical resource
· Provides leadership and support for orientation and skills development /certification for clinical staff
· Assists with policy and procedure development and revisions when standards of care change in order to facilitate evidence based practice
· Collaborates with Leadership regarding learning needs of unit staff, supporting skills assessment, development plans and training
· Supports the acceptance of clinical placement students, liaising with Human Resources
· Prepares and facilitates support and education for roll out of electronic medical record (EMR) system, Meditech Expanse
Requirements/Qualifications:
· Registered Nurse – BScN; Registered and in good standing with the College Nurses of Ontario
· Minimum of five years recent, relevant clinical experience required
· Experience leading and/or managing quality improvements in a healthcare environment
· Certification in Quality Improvement/Process optimization (Lean) and Project Management or related courses
· Experience with Quality Improvement Tools (e.g. Process mapping/flow, FMEA, Lean processes, etc.)
· Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment, building relationships and providing leadership/mentorship
· Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
· Strong project, presentation and teaching skills
· Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
Temiskaming Hospital offers:
· Competitive compensation package
· Salary Range: $44.621 - $53.153 / hour
· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
· Benefit Plan
· On-site Fitness Center
· Employee Assistance Program
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 months
Pay: $44.62-$53.15 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person