DEPARTMENT: SUPPORT SERVICES
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: NON-UNION
STATUS: FULL-TIME
UNION: NON-UNION
SALARY RANGE: $79,785 – $96,492
Reporting to the Director, Support Services & Security, the Emergency Preparedness Specialist provides leadership to develop, implement and evaluate contingency and emergency plans, training and assessment to ensure readiness and support the ongoing safety and risk mitigation for all patients, employees, physicians and volunteers. Key responsibilities include the implementation and education of emergency code responses throughout the organization (as applicable), with the ultimate goal of ensuring quality and safety throughout all sites. The key components of the emergency preparedness program will include ongoing coordination and review of existing emergency codes, creation and implementation of on-going education materials with input from internal key players and external partners. In addition to coordination of continuous mock exercises to educate staff and meet accreditation standards.
Qualifications
Required
- Degree or diploma, preferably in a health care related field
- Certification in emergency preparedness.
- 3-5 years of experience in emergency preparedness, including contingency code planning, training and policy development.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate large groups, and experience training staff, preferably in a healthcare or non-profit setting.
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Demonstrated effective problem solving skills, finding viable solutions with consideration to corporate systems and strategies.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity and inclusion in communication.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to foster positive and mutually productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and personal vehicle; willingness to travel throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
- Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes