Job Description
Project Coordinator - Clinical Programs – Permanent Full-Time If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients, we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as a Project Coordinator – Clinical Programs. Position Summary: The Project Coordinator will report to the Chief Nursing Executive. The project coordinator’s role encompasses all aspects of managing and coordinating the operations of clinical programs, including providing support to the successful implementation of key strategic initiatives through the full project lifecycle. The Project Coordinator will establish collaborative relationships with leaders and key stakeholders (including middle management and frontline staff) to coordinate activities needed to plan, implement, manage, identify risks and propose solutions, with an eye towards achieving Runnymede’s vision and strategic direction. Primary Responsibilities: Assesses, develops and implements quality and performance improvement strategies throughout clinical programs. Works with departmental leaders to identify areas of their operations where Kaizen activities and value stream mapping will improve operating efficiencies, facility layout, flow, inventory levels, and process costs. Identify, prioritize and execute quality and performance improvement activities by utilizing techniques such as Value Stream Mapping, Lean methodology, 6-Sigma, theory of constraints, PDSA etc. Drive standardization and consistency of approach through effective use of all tools of lean, six sigma, and change management. Coordinates the effective delivery of a portfolio of strategic initiatives that support the mission and vision of Runnymede Healthcare Centre. Performs data gathering and reporting activities to ensure the efficient and effective operation of projects. Coordinates, develops reports, and communicates project and portfolio milestones, service level agreements, and resource allocation to senior management, committees and frontline staff as appropriate. Coordinates and supports appropriate project and change management practices, and ensures internal control systems are in place to execute, sustain and continuously improve solutions. Coordinate and prepare documents for internal and external meetings. Assist with managing the full lifecycle of projects and completion of milestones, including developing and fine-tuning/maintaining project plans, accomplishing the project plan tasks, assessments, follow-up, project documentation and status reports. Monitor the project scope, budget, and schedule for all key initiatives including progress and quality of work associated with project deliverables. Track project deliverables using project management tools, and assist with capturing and updating project information such as Risk registers, issues and action logs. Adheres to RHC’s vision, mission, and values. Demonstrates a strong degree of independence regarding operations and strategic decisions always with a focus on efficiency, customer service, patient care and innovation. The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience: Undergraduate degree or equivalent. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. 3-5 years in project coordinator roles, preferably in healthcare setting. This would include knowledge of project and people change management practices. Black or Green Belt certification preferred, including knowledge of Lean Six Sigma. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook along with proficiency in project management tools. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization, team player Ability to effectively act as an agent for Runnymede Healthcare Centre with external contacts such as suppliers and partners. Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you're First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit, or Métis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA). Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.