Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking a permanent full time Leader, Accreditation who is confident connecting with leaders across the organization, supporting accreditation readiness, and guiding teams through standards, criteria, and practice tracers. The ideal candidate brings experience with adult education, strong project management skills, improvement focused thinking, and demonstrated leadership — working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Location: This position offers flexibility within the Interior Health region.

What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP

Salary range for the position is $76,111 to $109,409. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:
The Leader, Accreditation (Leader) is responsible for all aspects of planning, coordinating, and organizing key deliverables identified by Accreditation Canada or the Diagnostic Accreditation Program and undertaken by the organization in carrying out its goal to achieve accredited status throughout Interior Health (IH). Reporting to and under the direction of the Director, Clinical Governance & Accreditation, the Leader, Accreditation supports the planning, implementation, and/or coordination of the accreditation preparation and survey/assessment process. This includes leading IH in self-evaluation activities and supporting improvement initiatives associated with meeting Accreditation Canada Standards, Diagnostic Accreditation Program Standards, and/or the requirements of other applicable accrediting bodies.

The Leader works with partners at all levels across IH to build relationships and knowledge-sharing capacity, ensuring that staff are informed of accreditation activities that impact their responsibilities. The Leader provides strong, consistent leadership and focuses on coordinating existing Quality Teams and IH-wide committees to meet Accreditation Standards to ensure that documentation and required reports are completed according to established timelines. The Leader maintains current knowledge of new developments, trends, and research in accreditation and collaborates with counterparts in other Health Authorities and organizations to share information and best practices. The Leader performs other duties as directed by the Director.

What will you work on:
• Demonstrates leadership and promotes excellence in achieving and maintaining Accreditation standards and patient safety goals throughout the Health Authority.

• Represents the Health Authority as liaison with Accreditation Canada and/or the Diagnostic Accreditation Program and various quality service teams and committees as necessary.

• Works collaboratively with Managers, staff, and physicians to promote effectiveness, efficiency, accountability, and sustainability of IH health services in order to comply with Diagnostic Accreditation Program standards, national Accreditation Canada standards, or standards from other accrediting bodies.

• Collaborates with internal and external partners to share Accreditation knowledge to incorporate current better practices in health service delivery.

• Provides support for quality improvement activities, as directed, to address organizational priorities.

• In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, employees shall adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures at all times and attend all required training. Employees are responsible to report any identified hazards, unsafe conditions or incidents to the manager or supervisor immediately.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of BC’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree related to healthcare supported by relevant experience and a combination of knowledge, skills, and the attitude necessary for health systems evaluation. A Master’s degree related to healthcare and clinical experience is preferred.
• Experience in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety and three years of progressive management experience or an equivalent of education, training, and experience is preferred.
• Recent, related experience in the Accreditation Canada Q’Mentum Program or the Diagnostic Accreditation Program is preferred.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data, information processes, and systems and making recommendations for system improvement.
• Self-directed with effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of the delivery of care in a health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, continually changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to guide individuals toward the vision of the organization while fostering teamwork and commitment to excellence in the provision of care.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and support change that is consistent with the vision, purpose, and operating principles of IH, Accreditation Canada and the Diagnostic Accreditation Program.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to identify variances and implement strategies that lead to desired outcomes.
• Ability to effectively evaluate processes and systems and provide support in planning and implementation.
• Ability to apply the problem-solving process, demonstrating critical thinking, decision-making skills, and systems analysis.
• Ability to utilize computer programs (Word processing, email, Internet, spreadsheets).
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.