Patient Safety Specialist

1.    Undergraduate degree in a health-related field or College diploma with relevant experience. Registered Health professional with a Master's Degree preferred.

Minimum 5 years' experience working in the Mental Health field will be considered an asset.

Valid CPI certification required.

Proven ability to multi task and prioritize competing priorities, often within tight timelines

Understand and demonstrate application of key concepts of patient safety such as\: human factors, teamwork and communication best practices; environmental design for safety; system design and approaches; high reliability organizations, safety 1 & 2; safety event investigation; and the patient and family role in patient safety.

Formal education in quality and patient safety, and expert knowledge of patient safety literature considered an asset

Demonstrated project management skills. Proven change agent with advanced knowledge of change management strategies.

Experience facilitating quality improvement, and application of quality improvement tools and methodologies.  Certification in quality improvement an asset.

Demonstrated expertise and ability to apply, teach and mentor teams in the use of patient incident investigation tools, such as root cause analysis and failure modes effects analysis (FMEA).

10.   Demonstrated skills in\: data collection design and analysis, including knowledge of statistical and experimental design; ability to evaluate outcomes using a balanced scorecard approach; and presentation and report writing skills.

11.   Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams in balance with an ability to work independently and offer creative and innovative solutions.

12.   Demonstrated skills in project management, change management, facilitation, and adult learning principles, presentation and report writing.

13.   Demonstrated evidence of commitment to continuous learning through pursuit of education endeavours.

14.   Demonstrated ability to understanding and appreciate cultural, religious and individual beliefs and fosters an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.

15.   Proven leadership abilities, excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills that promote cooperation, build teamwork and an ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.

16.   Proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Epic, Sovera, and reporting software applications such as RL solutions.

Responsible to the Clinical Manager, CYMHP Acute Services, the Patient Safety Specialist, in collaboration with stakeholders, has accountability to support the advancement of patient and staff safety within the Child and Youth Mental Health Acute Care services portfolio.  This includes ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of safety measures and protocols, targeting both patient and staff safety on the unit. The Safety Specialist will also be responsible for training, and supports to the site in support of staff safety needs in order to provide care to this patient population. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, resolution and investigation of safety occurrences reports, care  planning for safety in collaboration with the clinical team for all patients, leading environmental safety and CQI projects in collaboration with leadership, and be an active member and participate in JOHS, solutions for patient safety, and MAU safety leadership teams.   

The successful applicant will also work with leadership in advancing cultural maturity, and supporting best practices that create safety. The Patient Safety Specialist also supports organization wide safety initiatives in order to provide safe, high quality care that is patient and family centered.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

McMaster Children s Hospital's (MCH) Child and Youth Mental Health Program (CYMHP) is one of Canada's largest pediatric mental health service providers. CYMHP offers a wide range of services for children, youth, and families experiencing complex mental health concerns. Our program includes a 22-bed inpatient unit, a short-stay mental health assessment unit, a day treatment program and a wide range of outpatient services. 

Affiliated with McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, and the Offord Centre for Child Studies, our program is committed to community partnerships, providing evidence based, integrated, coordinated, leading edge family and patient centered care. The strength of the program lies in the dedication of its people who are invested in improving the mental wellness of our communities

37.5 hrs/week

Monday to Friday, days