Director | Policy and Risk Management

2 weeks ago


Kelowna, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Who are we looking for?

Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Director, Policy and Risk Management. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play.

What we offer:

-Employee & Family Assistance Program
-Employer paid training/education opportunities
-Employer paid vacation
-Medical Services Plan
-Employer paid insurance premiums
-Extended health &dental coverage
-Municipal Pension Plan
-Work-life balance

Salary range for the position is $113,195 to $162,718. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:

The Director, Policy and Risk Management is responsible for providing strategic direction, guidance, and leadership to Senior Executives, Directors, Managers and all IH staff on privacy and risk management. This role is the organization's subject matter expert on compliance, policy and risk management activities in a healthcare environment and innovatively and continuously improves and evolves the core operations and mandate of the team and represents IH on relevant Provincial and internal committees.

What will you work on?

•Leads and engages in strategic planning for the Policy and Risk Management team, to optimize compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, government policies, conformance and industry standards.

•Represents the organization regarding various policy and risk management issues and liaises with appropriate facility, peer, regional, Ministry of Health, and medical staff to build and maintain effective interdisciplinary, inter-site, and inter-organizational relationships.

•Leads and plays an integral role in in the planning for, and development of, policies to ensure due process in the creation, revision, and administration of new and existing policies.

•Provides leadership and oversight for the Policy & Risk Management teams to optimize compliance and related communications with internal and external partners and other interested parties.

•Development and operation of risk management system:
oImplements and operates the risk management system for IH. The system will be compatible with industry and Accreditation Canada standards.
oParticipates in the selection of and assures the reporting of key IH-wide risk performance measures and associated indicators that link IH performance measures and operational plans at the department level.
oOversees claim management system, IH-wide. Collaborates with the Patient Care Quality Office to ensure appropriate management of claims pertaining to both clinical and non-clinical risk.
oSupports and facilitates the integration of risk management into continuous improvement processes and reporting.
oProvides expert advice and support to executive, management, physicians and staff for risk management issues. Collaborates with external partners and other interested parties, as required.
oMonitors and reports on risk management activities.

•Responsible for the management, content development, and oversight for the employee training programs related to policy development.

•Develops and monitors an annual budget for the policy and risk management functions. Responsibilities include monitoring budget performance, planning, and adjusting operations or staffing to meet projections and annual targets; approving expenditures and preparing summaries for fiscal reporting. Liaises with Finance on budget matters.

•Is responsible for staffing functions including recruitment, hiring, ongoing development, and performance management, including disciplinary action and termination as required.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces.

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