Quality and Implementation Specialist - Princess Margaret, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

Verified Company

Princess Margaret, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Full-time

Department: Research

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:

Non-Union

Site:
Princess Margaret

Department:
Cancer Care Quality and Innovation

Reports to:
Cancer Care Quality and Innovation Manager

Work Model:
Hybrid

3 days per week at minimum on site

Grade:
N0:010

Hours:37.5 hours per week.

Salary:
$84, 068 - $105, 086 per annum: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Shifts:
Monday - Friday

Status:
Temporary Full-Time months)

Closing Date:
June 2, 2024

Position Summary

Working under the direction of the Care Care Quality and Innovation Manager, the Innovation Specialist will lead quality improvement activities focused on acute oncology and patient flow, to ensure safe, high quality care.

Duties
As member of the Cancer Care Quality and Innovation Team the Innovation Specialist will be the ambassador for quality improvement and implementation science and will be the pivotal Lead for the following accountabilities:

To advance the Cancer Program strategy with enhanced infrastructure, data and advancement of quality improvement projects focused on acute oncology
To assist in the selection, analysis and reporting of qualityrelated performance indicators to monitor the program, and/or unit level performance to ensure alignment with strategic direction.
To manage several projects focused on innovation in care and initiatives designed to promote quality improvement on a programwide and local, patient care unit scale
To lead change in models of care to support care delivery for the future
To complete quality audits, observations and chart reviews to identify issues and facilitate audit and feedback and change in practice
To provide mentorship, leadership, guidance, and planning for quality initiatives through advocating for clinical standardization
To work with the CQIN Manager, Clinic/Unit Managers/Directors, Disease Site Leaders and front line staff to integrate clinical best practices, legislative requirements and policies into quality priorities
To participate in the relevant Committees and administrative tasks to advance quality improvement within the Program; preparation of QI Project Charters

Qualifications:

Completion of a Bachelors degree
Minimum of 68 years practical and related experience in the healthcare field
Previous experience in quality, safety and performance improvement methods is required
Experience leading Quality Improvement initiatives within healthcare is required
Project management experience required
Ability to mentor and coach others on the quality improvement methodologies for successful outcomes
Experience working with physicians and other clinicians is required
Project planning, with QI project charters and Implementation experience required
Demonstrated experience in facilitating a major change initiative in a health care environment
Demonstrated change management skills (consulting, negotiating, influencing)
Knowledge of hospital organizational structure and processes preferred
Experience working with diverse stakeholders is required
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a deadlinedriven environment
Analytical ability with excellent attention to details
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently as well as with a team

Additional Information:

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking,