Island Health Looking for Safety Advisor at Victoria, BC Full Time

Job Description:
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 Bachelor’s 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

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2436.pdf