Risk Management Consultant - Risk Management

Posting Period

Open:         April 25, 2024 

Deadline:    May 8, 2024

Non-Union

Department Name

Risk Management

The Risk Management Consultant provides expertise to the organization to consult on systems of loss control in healthcare; promoting patient, staff/affiliate, visitor and caregiver safety through identifying risks and system failures in the healthcare setting, potential gaps in protocols, processes or procedures, improve care delivery processes, develop and implement strategies to eliminate or manage those risks to mitigate further harm in clinical care, reduce medical malpractice and liability claims and adverse events, and protect the staff and affiliates, reputation, finances and assets of LHSC. 

The Risk Management Consultant will have oversight of LHSC’s corporate insurance program, working closely with the insurance providers and LHSC leadership teams. This role assures compliance with applicable healthcare legislation and LHSC Corporate Policies and Procedures and promotes a culture of safety in a healthcare setting and the

What we offer:

• Rate of Pay: $44.33 per hour - $55.41 per hour
• Status: Regular Full Time
• Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Intiatives

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Successful completion of Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a Health-related discipline
• OHA Risk Management Certificate, or a Certificate of Fellowship in Risk Management (CRM, FRM), preferred
• Paralegal diploma and/or Certified Information privacy Professional-Canada would be an asset to this role
• Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant experience
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Risk Management (loss prevention, insurance)
• Advanced knowledge of Health Care Law, applicable Legislation and Accreditation Standards
• Excelltent analytical, assessment, and evaluation skills
• Excelltent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritze multiple and changing demands
• Advanced skills in negotiation, facilitation, coaching and conflict resolution
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and data management software
• Excellent interpersonal, investigative and interviewing skills. 
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

LHSC is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the Hospital, inclusive of our Staff and Patient experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on location, as required.

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis. 
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.