Quality Improvement Specialist

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Island Health Full time
Close Date

May. 8 2024

Location

To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

8-4pm

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.31 - $63.69

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jun. 4 2024

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Quality Improvement Specialist provides leadership, support and coordination of quality improvement activities. Specifically, the scope of this work includes development of program specific quality improvement plans with identified quality indicators, the development and implementation of an Island Health Quality Improvement Plan and Accreditation Work Plan for the Program, and the development and ongoing maintenance of a Quality Improvement/Risk registry. The Quality Improvement Specialist provides training and support to implement quality improvements and build capacity of QI methodology within the organization.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in a related health field and seven (7) years related experience including two (2) years' experience in quality improvement, development, implementation and evaluation in a healthcare setting.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities
  • Educational preparation in quality improvement, certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
  • Ability to communicate, engage and motivate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to listen actively and understand the perspective of others.
  • Ability to effectively self-manage time as it relates to deadlines and workload.
  • Ability to facilitate solution-focused approaches through innovation and creativity.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.
  • Ability to model organizational values and principles and maintain ethical standards.
  • Ability to identify, prioritize, plan and complete work assignments.
  • Ability to apply problem-solving and critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Proficient in collecting and analyzing data.
  • Proficient with online collaborative software tools.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description

Additional information for applicants

Remote work is permitted - location is open to NI, CI and SI

Additional Clauses

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Management #J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Vancouver, Canada Response Biomedical Full time

    **Who we are**: Response Biomedical Corp. has been transforming acute care diagnostic testing, with the central focus on improving patient outcomes and healthcare reform for over 20 years. Response Biomedical fosters a values-based culture, committed to making diversity and inclusion our way of doing business. We believe the people we work with including our...

  • Quality Specialist

    1 month ago


    Vancouver, Canada PLEA Community Services Society of BC Full time

    PLEA Community Services is currently seeking an **Excluded Full-Time Quality Specialist** for our Accreditation team. The proposed start date for this position is as soon as possible. This position is excluded from BCGEU membership. **Please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the Competition Number 2023040QS1. Closing date for Internal...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada UBC Full time

    Staff - Non UnionJob CategoryM&P - AAPSJob ProfileAAPS Salaried - Research and Facilitation, Level AJob TitleQuality Assurance SpecialistDepartmentWood Laboratory Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of MedicineCompensation Range$5, $7,485.33 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a...


  • Vancouver, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time

    Job SummaryThe University of British Columbia (UBC) - Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation (CCI) is a clinical research operational center providing services to cardiovascular investigators working in British Columbia (B.C.) to facilitate national and international clinical trials.CCI-CIC is dedicated to improving the health of patients with cardiovascular...


  • Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

    Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $38.13/Hr. - CAD $54.82/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Quality Improvement Advisor, Medical Quality Leadership & Practice with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor, Medical Quality Leadership & Practice to join the...


  • Vancouver, Canada Response Biomedical Full time

    Who we are: Response Biomedical Corp. has been transforming acute care diagnostic testing, with a central focus on improving patient outcomes and healthcare reform for over 20 years. Response Biomedical fosters a values-based culture, committed to making diversity and inclusion our way of doing business. We believe the people we work with including our...


  • Vancouver, Canada Response Biomedical Full time

    Who we are: Response Biomedical Corp. has been transforming acute care diagnostic testing, with the central focus on improving patient outcomes and healthcare reform for over 20 years. Response Biomedical fosters a values-based culture, committed to making diversity and inclusion our way of doing business. We believe the people we work with including our...


  • Vancouver, Canada Arc'teryx Full time

    **Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX**: As the Quality Incident Resolution Specialist, you safeguard our consumer experience and brand equity when defective or deficient product slips through our normal quality control processes. You take a lead role in the investigation of quality and compliance failures in bulk production and in the market. You perform...


  • Vancouver, Canada Teck Resources Limited Full time

    **Delivering Projects at Teck**: Teck’s Project Development Group (PDG) provides leadership, guidance, expertise, and support to deliver projects at Teck. We partner with our Business Unit Owners to deliver Teck's major projects, carrying a project portfolio of studies, water program projects, capital infrastructure, and large development projects. **Job...


  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Rocky Mountainer Full time

    Purpose The Continuous Improvement Specialist reports to the Senior Manager, Global Sales & Service Enablement. As a member of the Global Sales Operations team, we create and deliver sales and service enablement processes, systems, and tools to our Global Sales colleagues (consisting of the Outside Sales and Reservations teams) so that they can deliver...


  • Vancouver, Canada Immersive Technologies Full time

    Is making an impact by optimizing human performance your passion? Do you thrive in a performance-oriented culture? If you enjoy challenges and have an eye for spotting business improvement opportunities, and developing plans to achieve results, this could be the unique role you're looking for. We are a technology-based company that requires the highest...


  • Vancouver, Canada Providence Health Care Full time

    Job Description Summary Reporting to the Regional Manager, Coding Informatics, Documentation and Data Quality, and working closely with the Coding Leadership Team and Coding team, the Specialist, Coding Standards & Data Quality provides LM HIM wide leadership and guidance to staff, HIM leaders and other individuals/groups in the Lower Mainland HIM,...


  • Vancouver, BC, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range The salary range for this position is CAD $33.66 - $48.38 / hour Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2...


  • North Vancouver, Canada Rocky Mountaineer Full time

    Job Details Description Purpose The Continuous Improvement Specialist reports to the Senior Manager, Global Sales & Service Enablement. As a member of the Global Sales Operations team, we create and deliver sales and service enablement processes, systems, and tools to our Global Sales colleagues (consisting of the Outside Sales and...


  • Vancouver, Canada Arc'teryx Full time

    **Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX**: - As a Material Quality Specialist - Trims and Non-Textile Material, you will develop and/or upgrade the processes and standards for ensuring and controlling the quality of trims, accessories and all the other non-têxtile materials from Research and Development (R&D) to bulk production. You provide support in reviewing...


  • Vancouver, BC, Canada Fraser Health Full time

    Salary range The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2...

  • Quality Specialist

    1 month ago


    Vancouver, Canada Graham Full time

    Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and...

  • Quality Specialist

    1 month ago


    Vancouver, Canada Graham Full time

    Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and...


  • North Vancouver, BC, Canada Seaspan Full time

    The Quality Assurance Specialist is accountable for the administration and maintenance of the VSY quality management system. This includes ongoing assessment to ensure that it continues to meet the objectives of both the Seaspan Shipyards Quality Policy and Quality Management System manual and works to address identified deficiencies. Quality Assurance...


  • Vancouver, Canada Sunrise Soya Foods Full time

    Since 1956, Sunrise Soya Foods has been trusted by generations to produce healthy and delicious soy products. As Canada’s leading tofu manufacturer, we are dedicated in our commitment to putting Goodness First® behind everything that we do. From our products to our workplace, we adhere to our values of: Care for People, Team Focus, Respectful Workplace,...