Close Date

Nov. 4 2026

Location

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

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Temp NON-Contract> 6 Months

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Oct. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 30 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, Surgical Quality, the Consultant, works collaboratively within the surgical team to provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program at selected VIHA sites. 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 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 and Valid BC Driver's License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

- Educational preparation in quality improvement, certificate in quality improvement or equivalent training in the use of quality improvement methods and tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to effectively self-manage time as it relates to deadlines and workload.
- Ability to facilitate solution-focused approaches through innovation and creativity.

📌 Consultant, Surgical Quality (Victoria)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Victoria