Emergency Preparedness Specialist
Emergency Preparedness Specialist
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Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager Occupational Health Safety and Security the key function of this role will be to develop support coordinate and monitor the implementation and ongoing functioning of an Emergency Preparedness Plan including education training and associated activities across the organization to ensure optimization that fosters a culture of safety and emergency preparedness best practices. The successful candidate will lead inservice training for hospital employees in Emergency Response principals as well as work with external Emergency Services on the planning of largescale Emergency Preparedness exercises.
Required
Demonstrated experience with Emergency Preparedness preferably in a health care setting.
Experience leading simulationbased training scenarios preferably in a health care setting.
Sound knowledge of emergency response codes in a hospital setting.
Certification in the Incident Management System (IMS) for emergency preparedness an asset.
Postsecondary education in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent planning analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks accordingly.
Project management experience is an asset.
Evidence of effective organizational interpersonal leadership judgment critical thinking and decisionmaking skills.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Flexible selfdirected and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability in delivering training programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
Demonstrated ability to promote and manage change.
Ability to travel between facilities.
Duties
Supports coordinates and monitors the implementation and ongoing functioning of an Emergency Preparedness Plan education training and associated activities across the organization.
Designs leads or works in coordination with the Manager Occupational Health Safety and Security on the development and evaluation of corporatewide emergency preparedness education and training using multiple modalities (e.g. simulations tabletop exercises etc.).
Coordinates and conducts education and training related to Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Fire Plan.
Reviews and updates Hospital Emergency Preparedness Plans in coordination with key Stakeholders.
Collaborates with other members of the Occupational Health Safety and Security team to facilitate Risk Assessment reviews and create department safe work plans with particular focus on Emergency Response and Risk Reduction.
Other duties as assigned.
At Quinte Health our four hospitals unite under the core values of Imagine Its You Value Everyone We All Make a Difference and Stronger Together. We work as one team to enhance lives improve access to highquality care and build healthier communitiesright where people need it most.
Quinte Healths four hospitals are the heart of our communities delivering exceptional care close to home. As one unified team were passionate about improving lives and expanding access to highquality healthcare. Our staff physicians and volunteers dont just work herewe live grow and thrive here. If youre compassionate and driven we have exciting opportunities across our hospitals. Join us and make a real impact!
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength
Required Sporadically average under 30 pounds lifting carrying and pushing/pulling
Required in extreme emergency 100 pounds
Mobility
Required Often standing
Required Frequently sitting walking on hard floor surface
Required Occasionally stooping lateral bending foot activation kneeling bending
Required Rarely crouching squatting
Dexterity
Required Frequently both hands for reaching reaching above shoulder fine finger movement foot action pinching gripping/grasping and eye/hand coordination
Equal Opportunity
We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department atx2577 or for assistance.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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