Job Summary & Requirements Position Summary:

The Compliance Coordinator works closely with all members of the Risk & Accreditation Team to support compliance with legislation, policies, accreditation, and risk management. The Compliance Coordinator will assist with preparing documents, e.g., the legislative tracking document, for leaders, the Senior Leadership Team, and external organizations. This is a regional role that will support our regional partners as needed.

Education:

• College Diploma
• Continued education preferred
• Formal Training or Certificates relevant to position an asset (i.e. risk management certificates, completed workshops or curses in document management).

Experience:

• Min of three (3) years of relevant experience within a healthcare setting
• Detailed understanding of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing the field of Healthcare
• Understanding of policy management systems and processes
• Experience coordinating and providing education
• Medicolegal experience an asset
• Knowledge and experience in information privacy laws, legislation, Accreditation Canada standards, Best Practice Guidelines, risk management

Competencies:

• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships
• Able to exercise tack, courtesy, flexibility, patience and sound judgment in relations with stakeholders
• Ability to use conflict resolution tools and techniques
• Strong project management, research and analytical skills
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Decision making and time management
• Work independently with limited supervision and meet short timelines

Other:

• Experience in MS Office, Excel, MS Publisher mandatory
• Demonstrates RVH Core Values and behaviours consistent with the RVH Code of Conduct
• Must demonstrate proven workplace excellence through commitment to strong job performance and attendance

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to the Risk and Accreditation team that ensures the daily operations of the organization and partner sites are conducted in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, safety guidelines, accreditation standards, regulations, and laws.
• Coordinates educational strategies and curriculum related to Accreditation, Risk and Legislative changes.
• Supports accreditation activities including preparing document, presentations, and activities to support Accreditation teams
• Ensures all relevant data is entered into Accreditation Canada portal in a timely manner.
• Provides support for leaders and staff with policy approval/archival process
• Responsible for archiving of policies and maintaining appropriate records/dates of all policy related activities
• Assists with communication of applicable legislation and standards, and monitors advancements in information technologies to ensure continuous improvement and compliance
• Works closely with Policy & Legislation Consultant to ensure the organization is meeting compliance requirements. Escalating as necessary.
• Supports the coordination of risk management activities including, Risk Assessment Checklists (RACs), Risk Assessments and liaising with organizational insurance providers, e.g. HIROC.
• Ensures policies related to portfolio are kept up to date and sees them through the approval process.