Safety Advisor (226083)
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Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
As a member of Wellness and Safety the Safety Advisor provides leadership and guidance in the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of the Wellness and Safety Programming; coordinates an authority-wide approach to the management of complex safety initiatives in compliance with WorkSafe BC Regulations focusing on injury prevention and the assessment of injury risks and develops recommendations for minimizing or eliminating such risks within Island Health.
As part of the leadership team the Safety Advisor works collaboratively to promote a culture that ensures high standards of safety and fosters ownership of health and safety at every level within the organization. The Safety Advisor takes a lead role in the provision of safety services consistent with the mission goals and values of Island Health..
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
A level of education training and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in a related safety discipline and three (3) years professional experience in an environment where knowledge development implementation and evaluation of Wellness and Safety has been applied.
Direct experience in a large multi-union healthcare environment is preferred.
Skills And Abilities
- Professional accreditation (CRSP CSP CIH ROH) or the ability to achieve these accreditations is desirable.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Wellness and Safety Programs and relevant legislation
- Demonstrated experience in establishing & managing the implementation of Wellness and Safety Programs
- Comprehensive understanding of healthcare technology and work processes
- Demonstrated ability to work under time constraints with multiple priorities
- Ability to interact with others effectively often in highly charged emotional states
- Superior investigative analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to develop facilitate and evaluate educational programs
- Ability to maintain confidences of personal health and safety matters
- Ability to work independently using initiative and to make decisions guided by standards of practice WorkSafe BC regulation and Island Health policies and procedures
- Effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload effectively
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Demonstrated ability to operate a PC utilizing MS Office software applications
- Physical ability to carry out the position
- Use of a personal vehicle to travel between multiple sites
Requirements
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- IT
- In House Legal
- Accomodation
- HR Operations
- Dns
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
