Emergency Preparedness Lead - Cambridge, Canada - Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Verified Company

Cambridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to
_creating healthier communities together__._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group benefits, including health and dental, for fulltime employees
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
Career Development & Education Grant
Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description:

2-year contract position

Responsibilities:

Maintain all Cambridge Memorial Hospital emergency code policies
Develop, update, implement, evaluate hospitalwide training for Emergency Preparedness/Codes
Develop and implement an annual plan for Mock Codes (frequency, leads, evaluation criteria)
Develop and maintain corporate business continuity plan(s)
Liaise with community partners (City of Cambridge, Cambridge Fire Department, Region of Waterloo, Waterloo Regional Police Services) to ensure alignment of internal polices with external response
Liaise with code subcommittees (Code Blue Committee, Code White Committee etc.)
Oversee corporate Incident Management System (IMS) including policy updates, training and evaluation
Partner with programs to provide corporate oversight/direction for departmental level plans
Develop and implement a process for post code reviews
Cochair the Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent required. Specialization in Emergency Management/Disaster Management or Certified Emergency Manager is an asset.
Familiar with Emergency Management practices in Canadian/Ontario healthcare settings is required
Five (5) years experience in risk management, emergency preparedness and/or patient safety in acute healthcare required
Experience with Incident Command structure is required; at minimum IMS100 and IMS200 certified required; more advanced is an asset.
Familiar with Accreditation Canada including Standards and Required Organizational Practices (ROPs) is required
Regulated Health Professional preferred
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications required
Project management experience/certification preferred
Highly organized demonstrated by the ability to comanage multiple priorities required
Proven ability to present to wide variety of audiences using varied delivery methods required
Proven ability to interact effectively with wide variety of staff (front line to executive) is required
Proficiency in using software technology to deliver education (i.e. eLearn development) is an asset
Proven ability to foster collaboration and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is required
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._

CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us.

We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.

We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily.

That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.

We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education.

We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.