Job opportunity
Quality Improvement Safety Leader
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Lead quality improvement and patient safety at Nova Scotia Health in Halifax, applying evidence-informed practice and risk management expertise.
The Quality Improvement & Safety Leader supports provincial and zone programs across Nova Scotia Health. This temporary, full-time assignment leads comprehensive quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, risk management, and patient family engagement plans. The role advises leaders, physicians, staff, and vice presidents while improving care delivery models and patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead patient safety incident investigations and quality reviews
Facilitate trending analysis and improvement coaching
Support accreditation activities and related implementation plans
Provide education on quality, safety, policies, and procedures
Apply evidence-based findings to clinical practices
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree from a healthcare profession program
Minimum five years quality and patient safety leadership experience
Five years relevant clinical experience in healthcare preferred
Experience with data management, analysis, and statistical manipulation
Reliable transportation and appropriate professional licensure required
Apply quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, and clinical expertise within Nova Scotia Health’s Halifax programs.
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Apply on source site The Quality Improvement & Safety Leader supports provincial and zone programs across Nova Scotia Health. This temporary, full-time assignment leads comprehensive quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, risk management, and patient family engagement plans. The role advises leaders, physicians, staff, and vice presidents while improving care delivery models and patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead patient safety incident investigations and quality reviews
Facilitate trending analysis and improvement coaching
Support accreditation activities and related implementation plans
Provide education on quality, safety, policies, and procedures
Apply evidence-based findings to clinical practices
Requirements:
Undergraduate degree from a healthcare profession program
Minimum five years quality and patient safety leadership experience
Five years relevant clinical experience in healthcare preferred
Experience with data management, analysis, and statistical manipulation
Reliable transportation and appropriate professional licensure required
Apply quality improvement, patient safety, accreditation, and clinical expertise within Nova Scotia Health’s Halifax programs.
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