Consultant, Risk Management and Adult Guardianship

1 week ago

Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

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

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Risk and Adult Guardianship, the Consultant, Risk Management and Adult Guardianship identifies and analyzes liability exposures and reputational and operational risks for Island Health departments and programs. The Consultant interprets and applies Island Health policies and provincial legislation and provides risk management and mitigation advice to management and front line staff. The Consultant functions both independently and in collaboration with the inter-professional team and other stakeholders in planning, implementation and/or coordination for the delivery of care to vulnerable adults. Other responsibilities of this position include case managing litigation files, working collaboratively with other departments and programs to address complex issues and identifying opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation throughout the organization.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and minimum of five (5) years related work experience in a complex organization that uses risk management techniques.

Canadian Certificate in Risk Management (CRM), practicing registration with a relevant health professional association, experience in a health care setting or dealing with vulnerable populations, understanding of the insurance industry, conflict resolution skills and experience in project management are assets in this position.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity when working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering education sessions.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and address multiple challenging, possibly emotionally charged issues under tight timelines.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities in risk analysis, problem resolution, negotiation and mediation.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills and the ability to affect change through working with others.
- Ability to liaise and work cooperatively with other Island Health programs and external agencies and stakeholders.
- Good understanding of BC's justice system.
- Ability to participate in and facilitate inter-disciplinary groups in a collaborative environment with competing interests.

**Job Requirements**:

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