Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives with Nova Scotia Health in Halifax, supporting evidence-based care and accreditation work.

The Quality Improvement & Safety Leader provides leadership across provincial and zone programs for quality, safety, risk management, and accreditation. This temporary full time assignment supports patient and family engagement, investigations, quality reviews, and continuous improvement. The role advises leaders, physicians, and staff while applying evidence-informed practices.

Key Responsibilities:
Implement comprehensive quality improvement and patient safety plans
Lead patient safety incident investigations and quality reviews
Provide improvement coaching and trend analysis
Support accreditation activities, education, and training




Apply evidence-based findings to clinical practices

Requirements:
Undergraduate degree from a healthcare profession program
Minimum five years’ quality and patient safety leadership experience
Relevant clinical experience in a healthcare workplace preferred
Experience with data management, analysis, and statistical manipulation
Reliable transportation and appropriate qualified licensure required

Bring patient safety leadership, quality improvement expertise, and evidence-based practice experience to Nova Scotia Health in Halifax.

📌 Quality Improvement Safety Leader Halifax Regional Municipality
🏢 Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality