Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Our patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. We engage in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system and are proud to work with partners across the continuum of care. If you thrive on innovation and positive change, and share our vision of Recovering Best Health, Nurturing Hope and Inspiring Discovery, Ontario Shores is the place for you.
Job Title PATIENT SAFETY LEADER, QUALITY
Division Non-Union
Employment Type Full-time
Number of Vacancies 1
Hours of Work Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Days
Location Main Site - 700 Gordon Street - Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 CA (Primary)
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of the Quality, Recovery and Patient Experience Department, the Patient Safety Leader is responsible for the day-to-day general operations management within the Patient Safety program as assigned. In conjunction with the Manager, the Leader, Patient Safety is required to:
• Use clinical experience, knowledge and leadership skills to implement and promote best practice patient safety initiatives throughout the organization to mitigate unsafe acts and promote optimal patient safety outcomes through the use of evidence-based patient safety strategies and tools; • Contribute to the Patient Safety Strategic Plan and implement patient safety initiatives, programs and processes, to facilitate corporate-wide compliance with patient safety-related Statutory, Regulatory, and Accreditation requirements; • Operationalize the Ontario Shores’ Integrated Safety Model through communication and collaboration with responsible leads for staff safety and environmental safety, as well as internal and external stakeholders while employing evidence-based best patient safety practices. • Work collaboratively with Professional Practice and the Risk Management Department to foster coordination of practice initiatives with patient safety activities.
Qualifications Required and Preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
• A University degree in a health services discipline; • Registered Nurse with current Regulatory College registration in good standing; • Ability to perform the physical demands of the position; • Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard; • Travel between sites/locations as required.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5-7 years clinical experience in a healthcare environment;
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
• Minimum 2 years working experience in healthcare patient safety, healthcare risk management, quality or professional practice; • 2-3 years’ experience working in a mental health environment; • Masters prepared; • Formal training and certification in patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and/or professional practice; • Willingness to actively pursue certification in Patient Safety, if not already attained.
KNOWLEDGE
• Working knowledge of professional practice standards, statutes and regulations governing the operation of a mental health public hospital and pertaining to patient care delivery and patient safety; • Working knowledge of patient safety theory and patient safety tools used in a healthcare environment; expertise in root cause analysis, cause and effect analysis, failure mode and effects analysis; occurrence reporting, and disclosure of adverse events and/or unanticipated outcomes as applied to healthcare; • Knowledge of own regulated health care profession’s theory and practice in mental health; • Knowledge of adult education principles. SKILLS
• Well-developed public speaking abilities and exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish positive collaborative working relationships with all staff, clients, families, community agencies and other professionals while employing tact and diplomacy; • Dynamic, innovative and creative leadership, especially in the development of, and delivery of, education material to adult learners; interpersonal and team building skills to engage staff; • Proven organizational, problem solving, time management, prioritization, coordination, facilitation, and critical thinking abilities; • Detail oriented, objective, and demonstrated commitment to just culture; • Ability to handle challenging and sensitive situations with professionalism, tact, diplomacy, objectivity, and in discreet confidence; • Highly computer literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access);
Closing Date 7/30/2019
Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Leader, Privacy & Access at 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N 5S9; 905-430-4055 ext. 6712 or refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website. Upon request, individual accommodation can be provided to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job descriptions, and have been invited for an interview. For questions and concerns, please contact Human Resources at 905.430.4055 ext. 6191.
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Our patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. We engage in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system and are proud to work with partners across the continuum of care. If you thrive on innovation and positive change, and share our vision of Recovering Best Health, Nurturing Hope and Inspiring Discovery, Ontario Shores is the place for you.
Job Title PATIENT SAFETY LEADER, QUALITY
Division Non-Union
Employment Type Full-time
Number of Vacancies 1
Hours of Work Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Days
Location Main Site - 700 Gordon Street - Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 CA (Primary)
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of the Quality, Recovery and Patient Experience Department, the Patient Safety Leader is responsible for the day-to-day general operations management within the Patient Safety program as assigned. In conjunction with the Manager, the Leader, Patient Safety is required to:
• Use clinical experience, knowledge and leadership skills to implement and promote best practice patient safety initiatives throughout the organization to mitigate unsafe acts and promote optimal patient safety outcomes through the use of evidence-based patient safety strategies and tools; • Contribute to the Patient Safety Strategic Plan and implement patient safety initiatives, programs and processes, to facilitate corporate-wide compliance with patient safety-related Statutory, Regulatory, and Accreditation requirements; • Operationalize the Ontario Shores’ Integrated Safety Model through communication and collaboration with responsible leads for staff safety and environmental safety, as well as internal and external stakeholders while employing evidence-based best patient safety practices. • Work collaboratively with Professional Practice and the Risk Management Department to foster coordination of practice initiatives with patient safety activities.
Qualifications Required and Preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
• A University degree in a health services discipline; • Registered Nurse with current Regulatory College registration in good standing; • Ability to perform the physical demands of the position; • Proven good attendance record with the capability of maintaining this same standard; • Travel between sites/locations as required.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5-7 years clinical experience in a healthcare environment;
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
• Minimum 2 years working experience in healthcare patient safety, healthcare risk management, quality or professional practice; • 2-3 years’ experience working in a mental health environment; • Masters prepared; • Formal training and certification in patient safety, risk management, quality improvement, and/or professional practice; • Willingness to actively pursue certification in Patient Safety, if not already attained.
KNOWLEDGE
• Working knowledge of professional practice standards, statutes and regulations governing the operation of a mental health public hospital and pertaining to patient care delivery and patient safety; • Working knowledge of patient safety theory and patient safety tools used in a healthcare environment; expertise in root cause analysis, cause and effect analysis, failure mode and effects analysis; occurrence reporting, and disclosure of adverse events and/or unanticipated outcomes as applied to healthcare; • Knowledge of own regulated health care profession’s theory and practice in mental health; • Knowledge of adult education principles. SKILLS
• Well-developed public speaking abilities and exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to establish positive collaborative working relationships with all staff, clients, families, community agencies and other professionals while employing tact and diplomacy; • Dynamic, innovative and creative leadership, especially in the development of, and delivery of, education material to adult learners; interpersonal and team building skills to engage staff; • Proven organizational, problem solving, time management, prioritization, coordination, facilitation, and critical thinking abilities; • Detail oriented, objective, and demonstrated commitment to just culture; • Ability to handle challenging and sensitive situations with professionalism, tact, diplomacy, objectivity, and in discreet confidence; • Highly computer literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access);
Closing Date 7/30/2019
Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Leader, Privacy & Access at 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N 5S9; 905-430-4055 ext. 6712 or refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website. Upon request, individual accommodation can be provided to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job descriptions, and have been invited for an interview. For questions and concerns, please contact Human Resources at 905.430.4055 ext. 6191.
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Join BC Women's Hospital’s NICU and be part of a team that delivers the highest level of life-saving care
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Qualifications
You have:
Graduated from an approved program of Nursing Education
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) - formerly known as the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC)
Current adult CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification
One (1) year of experience in a neonatal intensive care unit caring for Level III tertiary care patients in the last two years or
Completion of BCIT Neonatal Nursing Course diploma or equivalent program
We offer ongoing educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be available.
If you are ready to explore a nursing career and a future where all women and families receive the best possible care, we invite you to apply by visiting our website and clicking the "Apply Online Now" button where you can register for the first time or enter your Username and Password in order to re-access your profile on our system.
Temporary Part-Time (0.51 FTE, Until April 2020)
BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
Req #: 85020
Rotating Shifts: 0700-1916, 1900-0716
To learn more about these exciting opportunities please contact : Kristen Neeser , Talent Advisor at
604-875-7152 or email: kristen.neeser @phsa.ca
About Us:
BC Women’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the new Teck Acute Care Centre is the first of its kind in North America to redesign the model of care so mothers and their babies can receive treatment in the same room, from the same nurse. It features 70 private rooms designed for our tiny patients and their families. 10 of these special rooms are dedicated to allow mothers to receive care alongside their newborns.
BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births a year, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health centre, BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of health care professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve.
BCW is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence . These include: Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose .
For more information about BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , please visit: www.bcwomens.ca
For more information on all PHSA nursing opportunities, please visit: http://jobs.phsa.ca/nursing .
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
ATTN: PHSA Employees :
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca . Please note the internal job posting is expired. Please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not registered your internal profile, a temporary password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your temporary password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://jobs.phsa.ca
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Join BC Women's Hospital’s NICU and be part of a team that delivers the highest level of life-saving care
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Qualifications
You have:
Graduated from an approved program of Nursing Education
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) - formerly known as the College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC)
Current adult CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification
One (1) year of experience in a neonatal intensive care unit caring for Level III tertiary care patients in the last two years or
Completion of BCIT Neonatal Nursing Course diploma or equivalent program
We offer ongoing educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be available.
If you are ready to explore a nursing career and a future where all women and families receive the best possible care, we invite you to apply by visiting our website and clicking the "Apply Online Now" button where you can register for the first time or enter your Username and Password in order to re-access your profile on our system.
Temporary Part-Time (0.51 FTE, Until April 2020)
BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
Req #: 85020
Rotating Shifts: 0700-1916, 1900-0716
To learn more about these exciting opportunities please contact : Kristen Neeser , Talent Advisor at
604-875-7152 or email: kristen.neeser @phsa.ca
About Us:
BC Women’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the new Teck Acute Care Centre is the first of its kind in North America to redesign the model of care so mothers and their babies can receive treatment in the same room, from the same nurse. It features 70 private rooms designed for our tiny patients and their families. 10 of these special rooms are dedicated to allow mothers to receive care alongside their newborns.
BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births a year, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health centre, BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of health care professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve.
BCW is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence . These include: Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose .
For more information about BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , please visit: www.bcwomens.ca
For more information on all PHSA nursing opportunities, please visit: http://jobs.phsa.ca/nursing .
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
ATTN: PHSA Employees :
To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at internaljobs.phsa.ca . Please note the internal job posting is expired. Please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.
If you have not registered your internal profile, a temporary password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your temporary password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://jobs.phsa.ca
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
