Quality Consultant - Nunavut
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton · Hamilton, Ontario, CA
Position Summary The Quality Consultant will work virtually with the Government of Nunavut Department of Health. While being physically located in the Qualit...
Job description
Position Summary The Quality Consultant will work virtually with the Government of Nunavut Department of Health. While being physically located in the Quality Department at St. Joe’s, the Consultant will be occasionally required to travel to Nunavut (approximately 2-3 times per year, for approximately one week). This position will collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership within Nunavut working on high-value initiatives targeting improvements in healthcare quality. Quality improvement will incorporate initiatives in client safety, patient centeredness, effectiveness, timeliness, efficiency and equity. Through demonstrated proficiency in quality improvement and business methodologies, education, innovation, and role modeling, the consultant partners with programs to: 1. Plan and implement projects with interdisciplinary teams and community engagement to achieve the Nunavut Department of Health’s strategic goals; 2. Inform policy development and planning cycles through strategic recommendations; 3. Improve performance of the Quality and Patient Safety priorities of the Department of Health; 4. Implement standards of care including those embedded in Accreditation Canada’...