Manager, Medication Safety

2 months ago

Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

**Job Description**:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, (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 Director, Medication Safety, the Manager, Medication Safety is accountable and responsible for the ongoing development, integration and evaluation of systems and processes related to medication safety within Island Health. The Manager collaborates with organizational stakeholders, including physicians, and various councils and committees to develop effective organizational processes related to emerging and existing quality initiatives for Island Health such as, but not limited to, the Patient Safety and Learning System (PSLS), Medication Safety, Clinical Policy Standards and Guidelines and Accreditation. The Manager will contribute to establishing infrastructure and systems related to information flow supporting the Combined Quality System in accordance the Mission, Vision, Values and Care Philosophy of Island Health.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
**Education, Training And Experience**:
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related discipline and seven (7) years' recent experience related to medication management and/or systems.

**Skills And Abilities**:

- Demonstrated expertise in the field of quality improvement/ patient safety.
- Demonstrated commitment to person/patient focused care where quality patient safety is a top priority.
- Proven project management, process and system evaluation and performance management skills.
- Ability to lead, direct and develop staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and with initiative.
- Ability to foster cultural change within the organization.
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Clinical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Initiatives including theory, best practices, tools and requirements for an effective incident reporting system.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and develop evidence based best practices and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to write strategic plans and implement work plan protocols efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to operated related computer and information systems.

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