The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Union: Non-Union
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Quality, Safety and Clinical Adoption
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Salary: $84,064 - $105,085 per annum
Status: Permanent Full-time
Posted Date: October 23, 2024
Closing Date: November 1, 2024
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Specialist in our Quality, Safety & Clinical Adoption Department.
University Health Network (UHN) aims to improve patient experiences and outcomes by collectively designing, implementing, and evaluating the safest and highest quality systems and care.
As member of the UHN Quality, Safety & Clinical Adoption team, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Specialist will be the ambassador for patient safety and quality improvement and will be the pivotal lead for the following accountabilities:
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.