Quality Improvement Manager - Oakville, Canada - Extendicare Canada

Extendicare Canada

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Oakville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Quality Improvement Manager

Quality, Risk and Innovation

Reporting to the Administrator the QIM will operate as the driver of quality improvement within the home, by collaborating with

with Extendicare's policies, practices and current legislation. The position is for Wyndham Manor located in Oakville, Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee quality initiatives across the home with a focus on indicators
Access and implement project
Develop solutions to existing quality improvement barriers
Provide local and regional oversight for an assigned quality initiative
Track and trend quality performance
Attend and participate in local committee meetings
Lead / chair a quality improvement committee within the home
Provide frontline presence on the units to support, evaluate and better understand quality and barriers to quality
Use project management skills to lead teams towards common goals
Identify gaps in training and education that impact quality
Report findings to other members of the management team
Attend management meetings
Participation in performance appraisals and Accreditation

QUALIFICATIONS
 Must have knowledge about quality improvement within Long Term Care (LTC)

 Must be passionate about geriatrics

 LTC experience required

 Project management is an asset

 Must be a team player

 5 years of leadership experience (preferred)

 Must demonstrate and possess exceptional customer service skills

 Familiarity and understanding of electronic health record systems i.e. PCC, RAI/MDS, RUGS, E-MAR, POC

tablets - asset

Knowledge of LTC industry regulatory requirements and current Best Practices - asset

 Strong leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to coach and work effectively with others

and an ability to effect change

 Quality Indicator understanding

 Ability to work independently and be self-directed

 Ability to facilitate others with problem solving processes

 Excellent written and oral communication

CLOSING DATE:
Interested applicants may forward their résumé and cover letter in confidence no later than March 31, 2023 to the attention

We thank you for your interest in this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.