Manager, Quality Improvement & Risk Management

Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality and Strategy, this position is responsible for providing management and change facilitation support and education related to corporate quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, patient relations, and health information privacy, in support of the safe and excellent operations of Yukon’s hospitals.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Good knowledge of management methods, techniques and solid management skills including ability to develop and manage a budget and people
• Knowledge of established practice and procedures of professional nursing care
• Knowledge of trends and developments in quality improvement and risk management
• Knowledge of other Health care disciplines and their role in patient care
• Strong organizational skills, analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills/proficiency
• Strong human resource and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, coach, mentor and evaluate staff
• High degree of management competency including leadership, collaboration, negotiation, motivation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals
• Ability to set priorities and to demonstrate good judgment
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to solve problems and manage multiple major projects simultaneously
• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

The successful candidate will have a degree in Healthcare or a current RN Licensure, Registered member of a recognized health profession college or regulatory body, Continuous Quality Improvement Certification,