Assessors - Community Surgical Centres
Description
Description
Accreditation Canada is searching for Registered Nurses, Midwives, Surgeons, and Physicians who are interested in becoming assessors for the Integrated Community Health Services Centres (ICHSC) Quality Assurance Program.
The ICHSC Quality Assurance Program is a mandatory, inspection-based program that enhances patient safety by assessing the facility-level policy and operations supporting the delivery of licensed services at a diagnostic, surgical and/or medical centre.
Assessors are experienced healthcare professionals from health and social care organizations who share our passion for quality improvement and people-centred care for all. They play a fundamental role in conducting assessments of members' practices, both on-site and remotely, to ensure compliance with quality standards and facilitate continuous improvement. These dedicated health service professionals bring invaluable experience, knowledge, and insight to peer organizations in Canada and around the world.
If you are looking for a challenge and seeking to be part of something larger than yourself, this opportunity could be for you.
Terms: Availability to participate in a minimum of two assessments per year. One assessment is equal to two days on site and 0.5 days remotely. Additionally, some post assessment and travel time may be required. Assessments will be scheduled around assessors' availability and the needs of the ICHSC. Assessors will also participate in initial training and complete ongoing learning requirements.
Compensation: Assessors are paid an honorarium for time spent on assessments and are reimbursed for travel expenses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing recruitment. Application will be closed once targets have been met.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Primarily GTA.
Location: Ontario, Canada
Primarily GTA.
As assessors and champions of quality and safety, your responsibilities include:
- Conducting assessments, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Utilizing policies, clinical guidelines, evidence-based practices, and personal clinical expertise to assess compliance against requirements. Reviewing policies, processes, and procedures, reviewing patient charts, and conducting interviews.
- Reporting and decision making. Collaborating with Accreditation Canada staff and advisors to obtain advice on assessments. Preparing comprehensive written reports using standardized templates, and offering opinions on policies, processes, and procedures.
You have a unique history. Does it include the abilities and experience listed below?
- Actively or recently engaged in an acute care or private surgical clinical setting.
- Valid professional license as a Physician, Midwife, or Nurse in a relevant provincial college and in good standing.
- As a Surgeon or Physician, experience in at least one of the following specialties: Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Nephrology, Obstetrics (surgery), Gynecology (surgery), Orthopedic, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Ophthalmologists.
- As a Registered Nurse, a minimum of two years' experience of operating room nursing experience.
- Experience working in a leadership role in the health care system in a clinical capacity.
- Fluency in English and excellent communication skills, including strong writing skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience.
- Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions based on direct observation and document review.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to unexpected changes.
- Strong technological skills, including the ability to operate a computer and use web-based software.
You’ll stand out if you...
- Have familiarity with the role of inspection in health care.
- Have knowledge of Accreditation Canada’s standards and processes.
- Have knowledge of Accreditation Canada’s people‐centered philosophy and how it translates into practice.
- Have experience working with others (e.g. patients, clinicians, or administrators) on quality improvement initiatives.
- Have experience working with Indigenous communities.
- For Registered Nurses:
Have a Canadian Nurses Association Perioperative CPN(C) Certification.
Are a member of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC).
Do you have what we’re looking for? Submit your CV. For questions, please contact us at [email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, including visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations re available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.