Island Health

Consultant, Patient Safety

Island Health$90K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related health discipline or equivalent training.
  • Seven years of recent experience in patient safety and/or quality improvement.
  • Two years of experience specifically focused on safety or quality initiatives.
  • Educational background in patient safety or quality improvement, with relevant certification.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance patient safety and quality.
  • Provide education and expert support in evidence-based systems.
  • Facilitate quality improvement initiatives through interdisciplinary reviews.
  • Analyze and make system-based recommendations for patient safety events.
  • Implement capacity-building strategies to promote effective care.

Benefits

  • Possible flexible schedule options.
  • Opportunity for professional development in patient safety.
  • Engagement with a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
  • Exposure to various health disciplines and systems.
  • Supportive working conditions focused on safety and quality.
Full Job Description
Close Date

Jul. 22 2026

Location

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA
To Be Determined - To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time



Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jul. 30 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff 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.

Reporting to the Manager, Patient Safety Consultant Team, the Consultant, Patient Safety works collaboratively with clinical leaders and others across the organization to provide leadership in quality and patient safety improvement. The Consultant uses capacity-building strategies to enhance the skills, abilities, resources and commitment required to develop and implement a strong foundation for the provision of safe, quality care. The Consultant provides education and expert support for the application and integration of evidence-based systems and tools designed to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and sustainability of health services. The Consultant facilitates both prospective and retrospective quality improvement initiatives, including the interdisciplinary review of patient safety events and systems issues to assist clinical areas in making system-based recommendations and improvements, while ensuring consistency and standardization of related information flow.

Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a related health discipline and seven (7) years' recent related experience including two (2) years' experience in patient safety and/or quality improvement, development, implementation and evaluation.

Educational preparation in patient safety and/or quality improvement, certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.

Skills And Abilities
  • Comprehend, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate complex information.
  • Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Engage and develop partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Apply critical thinking to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Facilitate groups - to support their planning and decision-making with respect to service improvements.
  • Facilitate solution-focused approaches through innovation and creativity.
  • A strong commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary teamwork, across programs and services.
  • Model organizational values and principles.
  • Implement capacity building strategies.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Effectively self-manage time as it relates to deadlines and workload.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize and carry out work assignments within deadlines, together with analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Keyboarding and computer software knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite) as well as familiarity with internet and email systems.
  • Valid BC driver's license.
  • Perform physical duties of the position.


Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2019.pdf

Additional information for applicants

The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Please note, this is a remote position with some on site work required. This may also be eligible for a flexible schedule.

Additional Clauses

Requisition CA

Non Contract

Affiliation/Union

Non-Contract Management

About Island Health

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