Quality & Process Improvement Advisor - Prince George, Canada - Northern Health

Northern Health

Verified Company

Prince George, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

If you are looking for friendly, supportive staff, work life balance and affordable living this may be just the opportunity that will take your career to a new level.
Starting salary will be approximately from $86,398 to $107,997 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions
Prince George has a population of 89, local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you
Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for parttime and fulltime employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
Employee referral program
Employerpaid training and leadership development opportunities
Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

- "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree or equivalent with a focus on clinical practice within a health care discipline or in Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or a related field.
Subject matter expert in proven quality improvement methodologies including LEAN. LEAN training at Black Belt level.
Five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in quality/process improvement and education preferably in a healthcare setting.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to guide, coach, teach, and promote a learning environment and continuous quality improvement.
Knowledge of quality improvement principles, theory, and practice.
Ability to foster innovation throughout complex organizations.
Ability to see connections between issues, events and data points and to think clearly around complex systems, bridging community issues and regional and provincial activities.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Proven ability to manage diverse groups and individuals through change initiatives and be able to resolve issues that arise throughout the process.
Superior small and large group facilitation skills and individual coaching skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaborative partnerships using a team approach.
High level of motivation with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong organizational skills and experience in project management; ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to develop presentation graphics and spreadsheets.
Ability and willingness to travel.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments:

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Competition #:

Employee Type:

TERM SPECIFIC FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George

Department:

NH QUALITY & INNOVATION

Reports To:

REGIONAL MANAGER, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Close Date:

DECEMBER 01, 2023