Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $72.11 - $103.65 / hour.
Job Summary
This pivotal role will drive a province-wide initiative to enhance psychological health and safety (PHS) across British Columbia's health care sector. As Executive Director, you will provide strategic leadership to a cross-organizational team, advancing the integration of PHS practices into existing occupational health frameworks in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. You will lead the development and implementation of innovative PHS programs, ensuring alignment with the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety. The role involves coordinating efforts with senior leaders from health authorities, SafeCare BC, SWITCH BC, unions, and other key partners to foster a consistent, high-quality approach to PHS throughout the sector. Key responsibilities include guiding the Provincial PHS Team, supporting regional PHS services, and serving as a co-chair on the OHS Council to elevate the importance of PHS in workplace health initiatives. This is a dynamic leadership opportunity for someone who embodies compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to advancing a safer, more supportive work environment across the entire health care system.
Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: The Executive Director, Provincial Psychological Health & Safety will lead province-wide cultural change within the health care sector through leadership of a cross-organization and provincial team of psychological health and safety (PHS) practitioners and support roles. The position will provide senior leadership of the Provincial Workplace Health Services portfolio, while fulfilling a new leadership mandate in Provincial Psychological Health and Safety. The role is accountable to the Ministry of Health and designated to lead the implementation of the Provincial PHS Team, driving initiatives to advance the promotion of PHS in the healthcare workforce across British Columbia. The Executive Director is responsible for guiding the overall strategic leadership in the development of the PHS services and programs, provides senior PHS practice and program expertise, and functions as the lead PHS representative on various corporate, health sector-wide or practice area initiatives, advisory groups or committees. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the senior leadership across health authorities, SafeCare BC, SWITCH BC, and Ministry of Health to ensure consistent strategic guidance, collaboration between centralized PHS teams and regional PHS teams, and that the overarching PHS experience is consistent across the BC health sector. The Executive Director will work closely with PHS leaders across health authorities standing up new or expanded services dedicated to PHS, and to ensure the successful establishment of the new Provincial Psychological Health & Safety Team. Specifically, the ED will work with personnel within Provincial Workplace Health Services (PWHS), OHS Solutions, and Provincial Health Services Authority to ensure centralized supports for provincial PHS initiatives. The Executive Director, Provincial PHS also has a key role in provincial occupational health and safety by taking on the role of dedicated co-chair for the OHS Council, and raising the profile of PHS on the OHS agenda. The Executive Director, Provincial PHS, models Psychological Health and Safety in their leadership and approach and values of respecting people, being compassionate, daring to innovate, cultivating partnerships, and serving with purpose.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director Provincial PHS will guide the establishment and implementation of the Provincial Psychological Health and Safety Strategy and Oversight Committee (PHS SOC), comprised of senior PHS representatives from the health organizations. The Executive Director provides oversight of the PHS SOC and participates in decision-making when required to ensure timely implementation of provincial-wide PHS programs that will have long-term impact for the health care workforce. The Executive Director will guide and support the health organizations in establishing the Provincial PHS Team, a cross-organization and province-wide team established through actions from the 2022 BC Health Human Resources Strategy. The Executive Director, Provincial PHS will also co-chair the Occupational Health and Safety Council (OHSC), providing leadership and support to this group of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) leaders. Through this role, the executive director coordinates the work of the OHS Council and the Strategy and Oversight Committees reporting to the OHS Council. Works closely with the Ministry of Health to ensure OHS Council and PHS SOC workplans align with provincial policy direction and supports the mandates of the Ministry. Leads the Provincial Workplace Health Services ensuring strategic alignment with Ministry of Health policy direction and OHS Council priorities. The Executive Director, Provincial PHS is responsible for ensuring provincial reporting on PHS measures is provided to Ministry of Health and VPs of HR as requested and on a regular basis. Makes decisions that have broad implications and complexity, ensures consistency and alignment with the Ministry priorities, and works within the boundaries of government legislation and policies as well as provincial standards and agreements. Develops, promotes and maintains strong working partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders, facilitates consensus and mediates solutions, negotiates both internally and externally, and enters into formal and binding agreements for provincial PHS. Leads the Provincial PHS Team in growing partnerships with clients and facilitating consensus to plan and deliver on specific programs and services. Develops, builds and maintains mutually beneficial working partnerships, represents the Provincial PHS Team and their interests across various audiences and stakeholder groups, and collaborates and liaises with various external groups including health organizations, Health Employers Association of BC, SafeCare BC, SWITCH BC, union partners, Doctors of BC, other central agencies, provincial/national associations, and across provincial networks. The position models psychological health and safety in the workplace, fosters team spirit, trust and mutual respect.
Qualifications
Education and Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Psychology, Organization Development, Leadership, Adult Education, Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources or a related discipline supplemented by a minimum of ten (10) years of senior leadership experience with a minimum of five (5) years at a leadership level. Competencies Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities Leadership capabilities in the areas of leading self, engaging others, driving change, achieving results, developing coalitions and system transformation are required. Comprehensive knowledge of PHS/OHS processes and applicable legislation, relevant collective agreements and principles of union/management relationships. Solid understanding of PHS/OHS best practices and policies. Strong leader who engages others, a relationship builder. A leader with entrepreneurial style who focuses on continuous improvement and transformation activities. A strategic thinker who is decisive and results driven with the ability to establish courses of action for self and others. Demonstrated ability to innovatively solve problems with a global perspective, make decisions and facilitate resolution of issues. Excellent communication skills including the ability to facilitate, negotiate, and persuade others. Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to influence change and decision-making at senior levels of an organization. Able to respond to the needs of stakeholders while being aware of the impact of actions on a system. Proven ability to create and execute strategic plans. Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to think critically, conceptualize issues, and systemically address them. Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and coach staff. Demonstrates a solid commitment to the value of continuous learning. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff. Ability to approve, develop and oversee an annual budget. Demonstrated ability to make formal presentations. Ability to operate related equipment including various word processing software and spreadsheet programs.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Summary Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities. The Quality Physician Medical Leader role is a new and exciting opportunity to provide leadership and direction to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives, with the aim of improving quality and supporting the reduction of medical/health care errors that contribute to adverse patient outcomes at each acute care site. You will work with fellow physician leaders and other clinical staff to promote physician engagement and capacity building in quality improvement, and will collaborate with senior leadership and staff to identify evidence-based strategies to ensure best practice at the site. OVERVIEW The Medical Leader is a physician who has a passion for enabling a culture of safety in the delivery of clinical services and establishing patient care models that are evidence-based to increase the safety of patients at their respective acute care site in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders and support systems. This position will report to the Executive Medical Director (EMD), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety and be part of the Leadership team comprised of the Regional Medical Director/Regional Department Head, Local Department Heads, and other Medical Leads. You will dedicate approximately seven hours per month to this leadership role. This will include partnering with the local Process Improvement coordinator to discuss opportunities for quality and process improvement, reviewing patient safety reports and Patient Safety Priorities data with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator and site medical director, developing and supporting, in partnership with the quality Improvement consultant and coordinator, to identify quality improvement/safety projects in areas identified in the Patient Safety Priorities as “needing improvement,” attending the quarterly Patient Safety Priorities Update meetings, partnering with the quality Improvement consultant coordinator to produce a semi-annual report focusing on quality project outcomes to be submitted to the Executive Medical Director and Executive Director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety, partnering with the quality Improvement coordinator to provide a monthly status report to their site medical director and site executive director regarding identified quality improvement/safety projects and presenting at the site Health Services Quality Operational Management Committee (HQOMC) every three months to provide information on identified quality improvement projects. The hours are flexible - evening meetings and travel may be required. The position would be for one year. KEY AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDE: Provide local site leadership to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives: Serve as a lead or advisor for physician driven quality improvement projects and initiatives. Work in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders and support systems to establish patient care models that are evidence-based and increase the safety of patients, clinicians and other staff. Identify quality improvement learning needs, and participate in educational activities aimed at developing physician skills in clinical quality and patient safety. Facilitate physician participation in patient safety activities. Support physician related quality reviews/critical incident reviews: Promote a Just safety culture; and model and encourage open and honest communication between physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Provide expertise to the critical incident/quality review process through the identification of recommendations and follow up actions. Serve as a key advisor for decision making/strategic planning for quality improvement and patient safety at the local acute hospital: Analyze patient safety indicators and recommend strategies to leadership to improve clinical quality and patient safety. Provide clinical representation and input at site quality committee meetings. Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Compensation Stipend Qualifications Active Privileges, CMPA, CPSBC Full Locations Fraser Canyon Hospital About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour
Job Summary
Bring your demonstrated leadership and consultation skills to this exciting opportunity as aLeader, Trades & Maintenance, Facilities Management, Fraser Health's Facilities Maintenance & Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and supervision of the day-to-day activities of the assigned service delivery area and coordinating major and minor hospital maintenance and construction projects. Your ability to work effectively and in collaboration/consultation with internal and external stakeholders will make you an ideal candidate for this role. Build on your education and career experience as you: Ensure the effective maintenance and operation of buildings, building systems, grounds, clinical and facilities equipment and hardware by utilizing efficient planning and scheduling and ensuring work is completed according to applicable regulations and standards. Evaluate technical and operational equipment, infrastructure and system risks and develop short and long-term plans for renewal and upgrades for the designated areas. Monitor the daily work activity of personnel within the assigned area to ensure safety procedures set by the department and regulatory agencies, such as WorkSafe BC, are fully complied with and that work is progressing according to plan. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel. Oversee, coordinate and manage designated facilities maintenance repairs, shutdowns, emergency response and development projects by ensuring work is aligned with clinical leaders and in accordance with agreed upon timelines, clinical service delivery and operational requirements to mitigate clinical service delivery disruption. Review and monitor work progress, making any changes as necessary in alignment and partnership with clinical leaders. Make decisions on behalf of the Facilities Maintenance & Operations department, to ensure continuity of service, ensuring appropriate communication with all partners, clients and contractors. Lead, supervise, and performance manage designated staff and be accountable for the area's operational planning as well as resource allocation and utilization. Participate in the management of grievances and labour relations matters by performing duties such as responding to 1st and 2nd step grievances, consulting with Human Resources personnel and/or the Manager as required. Recruit staff through methods such as interviewing internal and external applicants, making hiring decisions, completing required documentation and forwarding to Human Resources for processing. Look for opportunities to save money, reduce risk, improve process and increase resource utilization. Are you passionate about joining our team? We will be looking for you to have: Trades Qualification as a journeyman in a relevant trade or Power Engineering certificate Seven (7) years’ recent, related experience including a minimum of two (2) years direct supervisory experience As required, valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle for business-related purposes An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable Preference will be given to applicants with an Electrical Journeymen Ticket and an FSR (Field Safety Representative) ticket. This full time position is based at Burnaby Hospital, located in Burnaby, BC. The successful candidate must be available to be on call.
Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Leader is responsible for overseeing the development and supervision of the day-to-day activities of the assigned service delivery area and coordinates major and minor hospital maintenance and construction projects through effective planning, project management and maintenance scheduling techniques. Leads and manages both preventative and emergency maintenance services for the designated areas. Ensures the smooth functioning and code compliance of designated/larger facilities, including Hospital equipment and systems, by managing and directly supervising the activities of designated maintenance leadership and staff level personnel and external contractors. The Leader oversees the review and evaluation of maintenance work plans in alignment with clinical leadership, and monitors progress, taking into account any risks or unexpected occurrences, as required. Liaises with colleagues in the industry to share information and establish/review benchmarks to review productivity; negotiates with contractors, regulatory bodies, manufacturers and/or suppliers, as applicable.
Responsibilities
Ensures the effective maintenance and operation of buildings, building systems, grounds, clinical and facilities equipment and hardware by utilizing efficient planning and scheduling and ensuring work is completed according to applicable regulations and standards. Evaluates technical and operational equipment, infrastructure and system risks and develops short and long-term plans for renewal and upgrades for the designated areas. Monitors the daily work activity of personnel within the assigned area to ensure safety procedures set by the department and regulatory agencies, such as WorkSafe BC, are fully complied with and that work is progressing according to plan. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel. Oversees, coordinates and manages designated facilities maintenance repairs, shutdowns, emergency response and development projects by ensuring work is aligned with clinical leaders and in accordance with agreed upon timelines, clinical service delivery and operational requirements to mitigate clinical service delivery disruption. Reviews and monitors work progress, making any changes as necessary in alignment and partnership with clinical leaders. Makes decisions on behalf of the Facilities Maintenance & Operations department, to ensure continuity of service, ensuring appropriate communication with all partners, clients and contractors. Leads, supervises, and performance manages designated staff and is accountable for the area's operational planning as well as resource allocation and utilization; investigates work and staff issues and, where necessary, initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination. Participates in the management of grievances and labour relations matters by performing duties such as responding to 1st and 2nd step grievances, consulting with Human Resources personnel and/or the Manager as required, providing information and attending union/management meetings and arbitrations. Recruits staff through methods such as interviewing internal and external applicants, making hiring decisions, completing required documentation and forwarding to Human Resources for processing. Participates in the development of the designated facilities operating budget, identifies cost pressures and maintains responsibility for assigned budgets; provides input into the development of short and long-term plans for the facilities infrastructure, acquisition of capital equipment and supplies, and for the expansion of services. Looks for opportunities to save money, reduce risk, improve process and increase resource utilization. Develops and maintains the department’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including preventative maintenance schedules and plans; reviews and adjusts schedules as necessary according to building system maintenance requirements, budget constraints, and available resources; ensures each scheduled review is consistent with good engineering and safety practices. Procures goods and services and evaluates performance of purchased equipment and contractors. Coordinates major and minor projects by reviewing working plans, drawings, and specifications, preparing preliminary cost estimates, determining resources required such as equipment and supplies, liaising with appropriate trades, user departments and contractors on the coordination and scheduling of construction work and reviewing project work to ensure completion in accordance to plan and adherence to applicable codes and organizational regulations. Prepares reports for the Manager or Director indicating progress of projects and documenting problems such as non-compliance with contract documents, delays and proposed resolutions to ensure projects are completed according to plan. As required, prepares detailed and single line mechanical, architectural and structural sketches/drawings, and tenders for renovation/repair projects as required; provides input into the recommendation of contract awards. Participates in a wide variety of committee meetings by attending departmental, health and safety, construction/project planning and union/management meetings as a representative of the department, as applicable. Maintains knowledge of current trends and technological advancements in the field, including up to date knowledge of applicable bylaws, codes regulations and standards. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Trades Qualification as a journeyman in a relevant trade or Power Engineering certificate, plus a minimum of seven (7) years’ recent, related experience including a minimum of two (2) years direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. As required, valid BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle for business-related purposes.
COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.
Professional/Technical Capabilities Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead and inspire staff, and build a team environment that fosters trust and respect. Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer relations, communication and facilitation skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Possesses business acumen and analytical skills to anticipate financial and business requirements and ensure effective use of resources. Demonstrated ability to manage maintenance and construction projects within a large complex health care environment. Comprehensive knowledge of working relationships and trades needs in a maintenance department within a hospital setting. Demonstrated ability to investigate issues and develop various options for resolutions. Demonstrated ability to operate current computer applications such as AutoCAD, word processing, database, spreadsheet, and maintenance management systems. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, health and safety.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for potential recruitment scams. We are aware of recent scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment at any point during our recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $65.54 - $94.22 / hour.
Job Summary
The Director, Financial Planning & Business Support plays a pivotal role in guiding Fraser Health’s financial strategy, business planning, and resource allocation. Assigned to our exciting and dynamic Enterprise Technology portfolio, this role supports financial planning for innovative technology initiatives aimed at enhancing and improving healthcare delivery. Working closely with senior leadership, including our technology executive leaders, the Director ensures financial sustainability by overseeing multi-year corporate financial planning, economic forecasting, and operational budget development. It also provides critical financial insights and reporting to the Senior Executive Team, Board of Directors, and Ministry of Health. Leading a team of financial professionals, the Director delivers financial expertise and analysis to operational portfolios across Fraser Health and its partnerships with other health authorities. This role is ideal for a strategic financial leader with a CPA designation, deep experience in financial planning, and a strong ability to navigate the complexities of healthcare finance in a large, multifaceted organization.
Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: Collaborates with the Executive Director, Financial Planning & Business Support to develop, lead and oversee the organization's multi-year corporate operational and business planning processes, economic forecasting, annual operating budget preparation and reporting of the organizations financial position to the Senior Executive, Board of Directors and Ministry of Health including integrating the major elements of the multi-year financial plan such as the operating statement, capital investments, workload and performance measurements. Provides overall financial support, direction and analysis to designated operational areas within Fraser Health (FH), as well as, across the organization for the Lower Mainland Consolidated Services, PHSA and other health authorities where appropriate; leads a team in developing an assigned portfolio's annual and three year operating budget; monitors and evaluates finance performance to the assigned budget and provides resource recommendations to the portfolio's management group; leads the development, mission, strategies and goals of the department to ensure the optimum delivery of financial services and resources for designated FH operational areas.
Responsibilities
Develops and recommends short and long term goals and objectives for the designated department ensuring that financial plans support the goals, policies and vision of FH. Develops, implements and reviews policies and standards for the relevant departments. Plans and implements operational budgets for the designated department including budget preparation, authorization control and reporting of expenditures. Leads the departments in managing the annual and three year operational budget development; ensures that the budget results are considered and reflected in the overall FH operating budgets submitted to the provincial government. Provides portfolio performance monitoring, evaluation and forecasting analysis through the FH Quarterly Reports and annual Executive Performance reports in addition to periodic reporting and analysis. Leads the relevant operational portfolios in the development of their annual operating budgets ensuring consistency between budget assumptions in the detailed budget with the overall budget for the portfolio. Oversees and/or provides leadership to the implementation of the annual financial plan into detailed budgets and reviews corporate-wide results; oversees and/or participates in the development of the Quarterly Financial Report to the Board, the Period End Financial Report to the Executive Team and the forecast and budget analysis for the quarterly Appendix C report to the Ministry of Health. Represents the assigned portfolio/Health Authority through participation in committees, working groups and/or negotiations with governments, and/or external service providers/agencies providing or requiring support services from the health authority to ultimately achieve strategic and operational objectives. Identifies and/or resolves business opportunities/challenges within the context maximizing FH's performance within the parameters of GAAP, MIS guidelines and the provincial government's health policy; develops and/or evaluates all financial and performance components of business plans that impact FH operations. Establishes administrative systems for maintaining, evaluating and reporting on the operations of the department including department activities, progress on objectives and designated projects. Provides leadership to designated staff within the department by motivating staff to attain the goals of the department and FH; develops and recommends organizational structure to reflect operational needs and the responsibility of each employee including an ongoing system for performance management. Manages the recruitment, mentoring and professional development of assigned staff; supervises designated staff, determines staff schedules, provides work direction and assignment of duties to meet operational requirements; conducts employee performance reviews, coaching sessions and facilitation of goal setting with the employee; identifies training/educational requirements as needed. Plans, develops and implements an effective quality improvement program to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and to identify areas for improvement. Plans, prioritizes and directs numerous concurrent projects through all phases from planning to implementation and evaluation. Represents FH to the provincial government by participating on committees, organizations, and in advisory activities.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
CPA recognized professional accounting designation. Master's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or related discipline, supplemented with seven (7) to ten (10) years' recent, related financial accounting experience, including five (5) years' experience in a senior leadership role in a large complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Professional/Technical Capabilities: Demonstrated knowledge of accounting practices, trends, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial, administrative and contract management, audit and program evaluation principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, manage and implement change. Demonstrated knowledge of health and business administration including strategic and operational planning, monitoring, analytical, evaluation and reporting expertise in a public sector and/or large complex environment. Demonstrated ability to direct a variety of cyclical operational, budgeting and financial planning processes. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain rapport with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment with changing priorities. Demonstrated judgment and decision making capabilities including the ability to manage priorities and deadlines. Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Summary
The Physician Quality Leader (PQL) role is an exciting medical leadership opportunity to provide direction to physicians and other healthcare providers on quality and patient safety initiatives. The primary goal is improving quality and supporting the reduction of medical/health care errors that contribute to adverse patient outcomes at each acute care site and within programs and networks. In this role, you will work with fellow physician leaders and other clinical staff to promote physician engagement and build capacity for quality improvement. You will also collaborate with senior leadership and staff in identifying evidence-based strategies to ensure best practices implementation at the site, within programs and networks. OVERVIEW The Physician Quality Leader (PQL) is a physician passionate about fostering a culture of safety in clinical services and establishing evidence-based patient care models to enhance patient safety at their respective acute care site. This role involves collaboration with the Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Department, senior leadership, department heads, regional leaders, and support systems. The position reports to the Executive Medical Director (EMD), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety, and is part of the leadership team, which includes the Regional Medical Director/Regional Department Head, Local Department Heads, and other medical leads. You will dedicate approximately seven (7) hours per month to this leadership role, which includes: Partnering with the local process improvement coordinator to explore opportunities for quality and process improvements. Reviewing patient safety reports and Patient Safety Priorities data with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator, and site medical director. Supporting the development of quality improvement/safety projects in areas identified in the Patient Safety Priorities as needing improvement, in collaboration with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator. Attending quarterly Patient Safety Priorities Update meetings. Producing a semi-annual report with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator, focusing on project outcomes, to be submitted to the executive medical director and executive director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. Providing a monthly status report to the site medical director and site executive director regarding identified quality improvement/safety projects. Presenting updates on quality improvement projects at the Health Services Quality Operational Management Committee (HQOMC) every three months. The position offers flexible hours, although evening meetings and travel may be required. This is a one-year role. KEY AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDE: Provide local site leadership to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives: Serve as a lead or advisor for physician driven quality improvement projects and initiatives. Work in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders and support systems to establish patient care models that are evidence-based and increase the safety of patients, clinicians and other staff. Identify quality improvement learning needs and participate in educational activities aimed at developing physician skills in clinical quality and patient safety. Facilitate physician participation in patient safety activities. Support physician related quality reviews/ critical incident reviews: Promote a Just safety culture; and model and encourage open and honest communication between physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Provide expertise to the critical incident/quality review process through the identification of recommendations and follow up actions. Serve as a key advisor for decision making/strategic planning for quality improvement and patient safety at the local acute hospital: Analyze patient safety indicators and recommend strategies to leadership to improve clinical quality and patient safety. Provide clinical representation and input at site quality committee meetings.
Compensation
Stipend
Qualifications
Active Privileges, CMPA, CPSBC Full
Locations
Royal Columbian Hospital
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Summary
The Quality Physician Medical Leader role is a new and exciting opportunity to provide leadership and direction to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives, with the aim of improving quality and supporting the reduction of medical/health care errors that contribute to adverse patient outcomes at each acute care site. You will work with fellow physician leaders and other clinical staff to promote physician engagement and capacity building in quality improvement, and will collaborate with senior leadership and staff to identify evidence-based strategies to ensure best practice at the site. OVERVIEW The Medical Leader is a physician who has a passion for enabling a culture of safety in the delivery of clinical services and establishing patient care models that are evidence-based to increase the safety of patients at their respective acute care site in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders and support systems. This position will report to the Executive Medical Director (EMD), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety and be part of the Leadership team comprised of the Regional Medical Director/Regional Department Head, Local Department Heads, and other Medical Leads. You will dedicate approximately seven hours per month to this leadership role. This will include partnering with the local Process Improvement coordinator to discuss opportunities for quality and process improvement, reviewing patient safety reports and Patient Safety Priorities data with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator and site medical director, developing and supporting, in partnership with the quality Improvement consultant and coordinator, to identify quality improvement/safety projects in areas identified in the Patient Safety Priorities as “needing improvement,” attending the quarterly Patient Safety Priorities Update meetings, partnering with the quality Improvement consultant coordinator to produce a semi-annual report focusing on quality project outcomes to be submitted to the Executive Medical Director and Executive Director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety, partnering with the quality Improvement coordinator to provide a monthly status report to their site medical director and site executive director regarding identified quality improvement/safety projects and presenting at the site Health Services Quality Operational Management Committee (HQOMC) every three months to provide information on identified quality improvement projects. The hours are flexible - evening meetings and travel may be required. The position would be for one year. KEY AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDE: Provide local site leadership to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives: Serve as a lead or advisor for physician driven quality improvement projects and initiatives. Work in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders and support systems to establish patient care models that are evidence-based and increase the safety of patients, clinicians and other staff. Identify quality improvement learning needs, and participate in educational activities aimed at developing physician skills in clinical quality and patient safety. Facilitate physician participation in patient safety activities. Support physician related quality reviews/critical incident reviews: Promote a Just safety culture; and model and encourage open and honest communication between physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Provide expertise to the critical incident/quality review process through the identification of recommendations and follow up actions. Serve as a key advisor for decision making/strategic planning for quality improvement and patient safety at the local acute hospital: Analyze patient safety indicators and recommend strategies to leadership to improve clinical quality and patient safety. Provide clinical representation and input at site quality committee meetings.
Compensation
Stipend
Qualifications
Active Privileges, CMPA, CPSBC Full
Locations
Mission Memorial Hospital
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Summary
The Physician Quality Leader (PQL) role is an exciting medical leadership opportunity to provide direction to physicians and other healthcare providers on quality and patient safety initiatives. The primary goal is improving quality and supporting the reduction of medical/health care errors that contribute to adverse patient outcomes at each acute care site and within programs and networks. In this role, you will work with fellow physician leaders and other clinical staff to promote physician engagement and build capacity for quality improvement. You will also collaborate with senior leadership and staff in identifying evidence-based strategies to ensure best practices implementation at the site, within programs and networks. OVERVIEW The Physician Quality Leader (PQL) is a physician passionate about fostering a culture of safety in clinical services and establishing evidence-based patient care models to enhance patient safety at their respective acute care site. This role involves collaboration with the Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Department, senior leadership, department heads, regional leaders, and support systems. The position reports to the Executive Medical Director (EMD), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety, and is part of the leadership team, which includes the Regional Medical Director/Regional Department Head, Local Department Heads, and other medical leads. You will dedicate approximately seven (7) hours per month to this leadership role, which includes: Partnering with the local process improvement coordinator to explore opportunities for quality and process improvements. Reviewing patient safety reports and Patient Safety Priorities data with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator, and site medical director. Supporting the development of quality improvement/safety projects in areas identified in the Patient Safety Priorities as needing improvement, in collaboration with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator. Attending quarterly Patient Safety Priorities Update meetings. Producing a semi-annual report with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator, focusing on project outcomes, to be submitted to the executive medical director and executive director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. Providing a monthly status report to the site medical director and site executive director regarding identified quality improvement/safety projects. Presenting updates on quality improvement projects at the Health Services Quality Operational Management Committee (HQOMC) every three months. The position offers flexible hours, although evening meetings and travel may be required. This is a one-year role. KEY AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDE: Provide local site leadership to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives: Serve as a lead or advisor for physician driven quality improvement projects and initiatives. Work in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders and support systems to establish patient care models that are evidence-based and increase the safety of patients, clinicians and other staff. Identify quality improvement learning needs and participate in educational activities aimed at developing physician skills in clinical quality and patient safety. Facilitate physician participation in patient safety activities. Support physician related quality reviews/ critical incident reviews: Promote a Just safety culture; and model and encourage open and honest communication between physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Provide expertise to the critical incident/quality review process through the identification of recommendations and follow up actions. Serve as a key advisor for decision making/strategic planning for quality improvement and patient safety at the local acute hospital: Analyze patient safety indicators and recommend strategies to leadership to improve clinical quality and patient safety. Provide clinical representation and input at site quality committee meetings.
Compensation
Stipend
Qualifications
Active Privileges, CMPA, CPSBC Full
Locations
Queen's Park Care Centre
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Summary
The Physician Quality Leader (PQL) role is an exciting medical leadership opportunity to provide direction to physicians and other healthcare providers on quality and patient safety initiatives. The primary goal is improving quality and supporting the reduction of medical/health care errors that contribute to adverse patient outcomes at each acute care site and within programs and networks. In this role, you will work with fellow physician leaders and other clinical staff to promote physician engagement and build capacity for quality improvement. You will also collaborate with senior leadership and staff in identifying evidence-based strategies to ensure best practices implementation at the site, within programs and networks. OVERVIEW The Physician Quality Leader (PQL) is a physician passionate about fostering a culture of safety in clinical services and establishing evidence-based patient care models to enhance patient safety at their respective acute care site. This role involves collaboration with the Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Department, senior leadership, department heads, regional leaders, and support systems. The position reports to the Executive Medical Director (EMD), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety, and is part of the leadership team, which includes the Regional Medical Director/Regional Department Head, Local Department Heads, and other medical leads. You will dedicate approximately seven (7) hours per month to this leadership role, which includes: Partnering with the local process improvement coordinator to explore opportunities for quality and process improvements. Reviewing patient safety reports and Patient Safety Priorities data with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator, and site medical director. Supporting the development of quality improvement/safety projects in areas identified in the Patient Safety Priorities as needing improvement, in collaboration with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator. Attending quarterly Patient Safety Priorities Update meetings. Producing a semi-annual report with the quality improvement consultant and coordinator, focusing on project outcomes, to be submitted to the executive medical director and executive director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. Providing a monthly status report to the site medical director and site executive director regarding identified quality improvement/safety projects. Presenting updates on quality improvement projects at the Health Services Quality Operational Management Committee (HQOMC) every three months. The position offers flexible hours, although evening meetings and travel may be required. This is a one-year role. KEY AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDE: Provide local site leadership to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives: Serve as a lead or advisor for physician driven quality improvement projects and initiatives. Work in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders and support systems to establish patient care models that are evidence-based and increase the safety of patients, clinicians and other staff. Identify quality improvement learning needs and participate in educational activities aimed at developing physician skills in clinical quality and patient safety. Facilitate physician participation in patient safety activities. Support physician related quality reviews/critical incident reviews: Promote a Just safety culture; and model and encourage open and honest communication between physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Provide expertise to the critical incident/quality review process through the identification of recommendations and follow up actions. Serve as a key advisor for decision making/strategic planning for quality improvement and patient safety at the local acute hospital: Analyze patient safety indicators and recommend strategies to leadership to improve clinical quality and patient safety. Provide clinical representation and input at site quality committee meetings.
Compensation
Stipend
Qualifications
Active Privileges, CMPA, CPSBC Full
Locations
Chilliwack General Hospital
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour.
Job Summary
Position Highlights As a Manager, Informatics you will support the Community, Primary Care and Ambulatory portfolio, specifically supporting Population and Public Health and the Toxic Drug Response and Priority Populations. Bring your expertise, passion to motivate, and inspire others as the catalyst that will shape an environment for clinical and service excellence. Additionally in this role, you will build on your education and career experience as you: Provide leadership in the development of health and corporate information systems and applications including identifying opportunities to move to electronic information capture and distribution, maintaining a multi-departmental authority-wide view of systems to support the adoption of health and corporate information systems. Plan and manage the support of the evolution and adoption of health and clinical/corporate information systems projects and leads strategies to reduce dependence on paper-based personal health and corporate records. Develop and maintain the processes necessary to facilitate care provider and employee access to electronic health and corporate information systems, applications and tools. Work collaboratively as a member of the Informatics leadership team by functioning as part of a coordinated effort to move forward the health and clinical/corporate information management agenda of FH and by promoting and adopting best practice models for service delivery. Work with business process leaders in financial, corporate, and clinical areas to identify current workflow processes and opportunities for improvement through the effective use of information systems and technologies. Identify innovative approaches for information capture, storage, and retrieval and ensure that standards related to the management of personal health, employee or corporate information are maintained and enhanced. Accountable for project priorities for the health authority and ensures that projects are executed in accordance with FH project management standards and that necessary project resources are in place to ensure successful implementation, in collaboration with assigned business areas. Ensure the ongoing management/maintenance of negotiated vendor contracts. Negotiate contracts with vendors, ensure payment schedule is distributed, and vendor is upholding contract provisions. Manage assigned staff by selecting employees, directing, supervising, and evaluating staff to ensure effective performance of duties, promoting, disciplining and initiating employee terminations. Ensure the implementation of correct human resource standards and procedures, including performance evaluation, education, and orientation as well as compliance with applicable acts, regulations and collective agreements. Interpret and administer collective agreements, if applicable, covering all bargaining unit employees. Investigate and respond to grievances of a confidential nature. Represent management up to and including Step 3 of the grievance process. Attend Third Party Hearings with the representative of the Employer. We would like you to have: Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or a related field. Seven (7) years management experience in a medium to large sized organization working with computerized health information systems. Experience with acute care electronic health information systems. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Valued benefits We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Detailed Overview
The Manager, Informatics is responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation and uptake of health informatics, clinical and corporate information systems within Fraser Health (FH). The Manager, Informatics works with FH Leadership, Corporate, and Clinical Support Services to lead the development and implementation of health and corporate information systems to improve corporate and clinical work processes and patient/employee outcomes. As a member of the Informatics leadership team, the Manager is part of a coordinated effort to move forward the health, clinical and corporate informatics vision for FH and to work collaboratively with other team members in promoting new technologies and best practice for service delivery.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership in the development of health and corporate information systems and applications including identifying opportunities to move to electronic information capture and distribution, maintaining a multi-departmental authority-wide view of systems to support the adoption of health and corporate information systems. Plans and manages the support of the evolution and adoption of health and clinical/corporate information systems projects and leads strategies to reduce dependence on paper-based personal health and corporate records. Develops and maintains the processes necessary to facilitate care provider and employee access to electronic health and corporate information systems, applications and tools. Works collaboratively as a member of the Informatics leadership team by functioning as part of a coordinated effort to move forward the health and clinical/corporate information management agenda of FH and by promoting and adopting best practice models for service delivery. Works with business process leaders in financial, corporate, and clinical areas to identify current workflow processes and opportunities for improvement through the effective use of information systems and technologies. Identifies innovative approaches for information capture, storage, and retrieval and ensures that standards related to the management of personal health, employee or corporate information are maintained and enhanced. Accountable for project priorities for the health authority and ensures that projects are executed in accordance with FH project management standards and that necessary project resources are in place to ensure successful implementation, in collaboration with assigned business areas. Ensures the ongoing management/maintenance of negotiated vendor contracts. Negotiates contracts with vendors, ensures payment schedule is distributed, and vendor is upholding contract provisions. Manages assigned staff by selecting employees, directing, supervising, and evaluating staff to ensure effective performance of duties, promoting, disciplining and initiating employee terminations. Ensures the implementation of correct human resource standards and procedures, including performance evaluation, education, and orientation as well as compliance with applicable acts, regulations and collective agreements. Interprets and administers collective agreements, if applicable, covering all bargaining unit employees. Investigates and responds to grievances of a confidential nature. Represents management up to and including Step 3 of the grievance process. Attends Third Party Hearings with the representative of the Employer. Manages multiple department project budgets under the direction of the Director, by performing activities such as approving and tracking expenditures, identifying budget discrepancies, allocating funds across the areas of responsibility, and providing input into budget development. Prepares or provides statistical information on workload measurement, department activity, quality assurance and clinical use on a scheduled or requested basis. Participates on assigned internal and external committees, represents Fraser Health as a decision maker on external opportunities to achieve desired outcomes.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or a related field plus seven (7) years management experience in a medium to large sized organization working with computerized health information systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience with acute care electronic health information systems.
Competencies
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Professional/Technical Capabilities Demonstrated knowledge of health and corporate information systems. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, plan, and implement within the area of responsibility. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a highly dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to be effective in an environment subject to continuous change. Working knowledge of applicable regulations, legislation, and collective agreements. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Proficiency in the use of personal computers.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Summary The Quality Physician Medical Leader role is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and direction to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives, with the aim of improving quality and supporting the reduction of medical/health care errors that contribute to adverse patient outcomes at each acute care site. You will work with fellow physician leaders and other clinical staff to promote physician engagement and capacity building in quality improvement, and will collaborate with senior leadership and staff to identify evidence-based strategies to ensure best practice at the site. OVERVIEW The Physician Quality Leader (PQL) position will offer an opportunity to empower a physician from the Maternal, Infant, Child and Youth (MICY) Pediatrics program to provide regional leadership and direction to our physicians and clinical staff on quality and patient safety initiatives. This role involves collaboration with the Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders, and support systems to improve the safety of patients accessing care within our program. You will dedicate approximately five to seven hours per month to this leadership role. This will include: Partnering with the local Process Improvement coordinator to discuss opportunities for quality and process improvements. Reviewing patient safety reports and Patient Safety Priorities data with the Quality Improvement consultant and coordinator, and site medical director. Supporting the development of quality improvement/safety projects in areas identified in the Patient Safety Priorities as needing improvement, in collaboration with the Quality Improvement consultant and coordinator. Attending quarterly Patient Safety Priorities Update meetings. Producing a semi-annual report with the Quality Improvement consultant and coordinator, focusing on project outcomes, to be submitted to the Executive Medical Director and Executive Director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. Providing a monthly status report to the Site Medical Director and Site Executive Director regarding identified quality improvement/safety projects. Presenting updates on quality improvement projects at the Health Services Quality Operational Management Committee (HQOMC) every three months. The hours are flexible - evening meetings and travel may be required. The position would be for one year. KEY AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT INCLUDE: Provide program leadership to physicians and other health care providers on quality and patient safety initiatives: Serve as a lead or advisor for physician driven quality improvement projects and initiatives. Work in collaboration with the clinical quality and patient safety department, senior leadership, department leaders, regional leaders, and support systems to establish patient care models that are evidence-based and increase the safety of patients, clinicians, and other staff. Identify quality improvement learning needs and participate in educational activities aimed at developing physician skills in clinical quality and patient safety. Facilitate physician participation in patient safety activities. Support physician related quality reviews/critical incident reviews: Promote a Just safety culture; and model and encourage open and honest communication between physicians and other members of the healthcare team. Provide expertise to the critical incident/quality review process through the identification of recommendations and follow up actions. Serve as a key advisor for decision making/strategic planning for quality improvement and patient safety at the local acute hospital: Analyze patient safety indicators and recommend strategies to leadership to improve clinical quality and patient safety. Provide clinical representation and input at site quality committee meetings. Compensation Stipend Qualifications Active Privileges, CMPA, CPSBC Full, Member of the Department Locations Fraser Health About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #J-18808-Ljbffr
