Project assistant, delirium change project - temporary part-time - 2026-19054

Original job posting

Position Summary: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking a dynamic and committed Delirium Change Lead to support our continued efforts in delivering high-quality, senior-friendly care. This exciting opportunity involves leading frontline education and quality improvement initiatives in delirium prevention across four targeted inpatient units. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building capacity within interprofessional teams to prevent delirium, develop shared mental models for team roles and responsibilities, and support the implementation of sustainable practice cha…

Job details

Position Summary: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking a dynamic and committed Delirium Change Lead to support our continued efforts in delivering high-quality, senior-friendly care. This exciting opportunity involves leading frontline education and quality improvement initiatives in delirium prevention across four targeted inpatient units. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building capacity within interprofessional teams to prevent delirium, develop shared mental models for team roles and responsibilities, and support the implementation of sustainable practice changes using quality improvement (QI) methodologies. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the delivery of evidence-based education on delirium prevention strategies to interprofessional team members across four designated clinical units. • Support teams in developing a shared understanding of roles and responsibilities related to delirium prevention and early recognition. • Facilitate the establishment of unit-based processes that promote collaborative team approaches to care. • Coach and mentor teams in applying QI tools and methods to identify, test, and implement changes that reduce the incidence of delirium. • Collaborate with unit leadership, clinical educators, and QI teams to integrate delirium prevention strategies into daily practice. • Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes, using data to guide and refine improvement efforts. Qualifications: • Regulated Health Professional with current registration in good standing with the relevant college. • Experience in clinical education, quality improvement, and/or change management preferred. • Demonstrated understanding of delirium and its impact on hospitalized older adults. • Strong facilitation, coaching, and team engagement skills. • Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across disciplines. • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Listed skills

• Teams · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred