Quality Improvement Specialist (QIS)

Job Responsibility:

We are seeking a 2-year , Temporary Full time Quality Improvement Specialist at the Brenda Strafford Foundation.

The Quality Improvement Specialist (QIS) works as a highly engaged and collaborative team member to CLIQ team. The QIS provides technical assistance, directional guidance, and project and change management support to a variety of stakeholders and champions a culture of continuous quality improvement and service excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Functions horizontally across the BSF, supporting QI needs in continuing care, International health and our social impact areas.

· Designs system and process changes that lead to operational improvement.

· Uses project management techniques to identify and proactively manage project risks.

· Leads special projects to achieve measured results and desired outcomes in targeted areas.

· Leads and guides change management processes.

· Works with stakeholders to implement, monitor, sustain, and evaluate specific QI initiatives that support BSF's strategic objectives.

· Attends and chairs committee meetings to provide advice on quality improvement matters and initiatives.

· Monitors compliance with Accreditation Canada standards on an ongoing basis.

· Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of key strategic initiatives.

· Collaborates with areas within the BSF to develop new service models to support BSF strategies and objectives.

· Supports the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures.

· Coordinates internal/external audits in collaboration with the Performance & Analytics Specialist

· Contributes to the development and revision of risk management tools and resources such as emergency preparedness efforts; infection prevention and control practices, and others as assigned

· Participates in incident reviews and root cause analysis as required.

· Provides education and support to directors, managers, and frontline staff relating to risk management, resident/patient safety, infection prevention and control, and other workplace improvement initiatives as required.

· Works in tandem with education department to ensure processes are adopted consistently

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

· Bachelor's degree - preference for clinical studies

Experience and Attributes

· 5+ years in Quality Improvement

· Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks

· Research skills to identify best practices

· Change management

· Communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information

· Leadership skills to lead individuals and initiatives actively and effectively

· Interpersonal skills to build rapport and maintain strong working relationships across functional and reporting levels

· Strategic thinking skills to take a big-picture view and combine it with granular details while anticipating issues

· Measurement and analytical skills to ensure desired goals are achieved

· Use of quality improvement tools and continuous process improvement techniques

· Project management skills to accomplish tasks and actualize defined objectives

· Knowledge on record management best practices

WORKING CONDITIONS

· 40 hours per week

· Flexible schedule may be required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Office Environment: Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location with liberal opportunity to move about. Occasionally required to stoop or lift light articles.

· May involve a considerable amount of computer work that may cause eye strain, headaches or ergonomic concerns. Involves repetitive activities/motions.

· Refer to the Task Inventory in the Occupational Health and Safety Manual.

In accordance with the Alberta Protection for Persons in Care Act, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 24 months

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T3B 6K1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-10