Consultant, Risk Management and Adult Guardianship
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose and Values and strategic direction of Island Health, patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Risk and Adult Guardianship, the Consultant, Risk Management and Adult Guardianship identifies and analyzes liability exposures and reputational and operational risks for Island Health departments and programs. The Consultant interprets and applies Island Health policies and provincial legislation and provides risk management and mitigation advice to management and front line staff. The Consultant functions both independently and in collaboration with the inter-professional team and other stakeholders in planning, implementation and/or coordination for the delivery of care to vulnerable adults. Other responsibilities of this position include case managing litigation files, working collaboratively with other departments and programs to address complex issues and identifying opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation throughout the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and minimum of five (5) years related work experience in a complex organization that uses risk management techniques.
Canadian Certificate in Risk Management (CRM), practicing registration with a relevant health professional association, experience in a health care setting or dealing with vulnerable populations, understanding of the insurance industry, conflict resolution skills and experience in project management are assets in this position.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legal documents, legislation and/or Island Health policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity when working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering education sessions.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and address multiple challenging, possibly emotionally charged issues under tight timelines.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities in risk analysis, problem resolution, negotiation and mediation.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills and the ability to affect change through working with others.
- Ability to liaise and work cooperatively with other Island Health programs and external agencies and stakeholders.
- Good understanding of BC's justice system.
- Ability to participate in and facilitate inter-disciplinary groups in a collaborative environment with competing interests.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD2259.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Consultant, Risk Management and Adult Guardianship
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose and Values and strategic direction of Island Health, patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Risk and Adult Guardianship, the Consultant, Risk Management and Adult Guardianship identifies and analyzes liability exposures and reputational and operational risks for Island Health departments and programs. The Consultant interprets and applies Island Health policies and provincial legislation and provides risk management and mitigation advice to management and front line staff. The Consultant functions both independently and in collaboration with the inter-professional team and other stakeholders in planning, implementation and/or coordination for the delivery of care to vulnerable adults. Other responsibilities of this position include case managing litigation files, working collaboratively with other departments and programs to address complex issues and identifying opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation throughout the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and minimum of five (5) years related work experience in a complex organization that uses risk management techniques.
Canadian Certificate in Risk Management (CRM), practicing registration with a relevant health professional association, experience in a health care setting or dealing with vulnerable populations, understanding of the insurance industry, conflict resolution skills and experience in project management are assets in this position.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying legal documents, legislation and/or Island Health policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and sensitivity when working with complex, confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering education sessions.
- Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and address multiple challenging, possibly emotionally charged issues under tight timelines.
- Demonstrated skills and abilities in risk analysis, problem resolution, negotiation and mediation.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills and the ability to affect change through working with others.
- Ability to liaise and work cooperatively with other Island Health programs and external agencies and stakeholders.
- Good understanding of BC's justice system.
- Ability to participate in and facilitate inter-disciplinary groups in a collaborative environment with competing interests.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD2259.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.