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Oak Valley Health

Policy Advisor

Markham

PART TIME

September 19, 2024

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we need:

Reporting to the Manager of Professional Practice, the Policy Advisor provides the leadership, facilitation and consultation necessary for the development, integration, review, revision and archiving of policies, procedures, medical directives, delegated acts and supporting documents.

The Policy Advisor is responsible to develop the appropriate channels and processes for policies and procedures and to ensure documents are processed through the appropriate channels for consultation and endorsement for consistent and safe practice, and alignment with legislation, accreditation, professional and hospital standards. The Policy Advisor will provide support for the ongoing maintenance and required evolution of the electronic Policy Library.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Develop and oversee a standardized framework for developing, approving, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing policies, procedures, medical directives and delegated acts
In collaboration with others, identify areas for development of policies and medical directives and delegated acts
Lead and/or participate in development and review of specific policies, procedures, medical directives, and delegations
Consult on the format, language, content and synthesis of policies and medical directives and delegated acts to ensure organizational consistency and inclusion of required details
Serve as a resource for inquiries, both internal and external regarding policies
Ensure that policies and procedures support the mission, vision and values of Oak Valley Health and integrate safe practices
Review policies in response to legislative requirements, professional and organizational bylaws, rules and regulations, and accreditation standards and make recommendations/changes as appropriate
Communicate updates to and development of new and revised policies and procedures and medical directives and delegations across the organization
Promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of policies and procedures to stakeholders
Develop, in collaboration with others, innovative methods for policy dissemination, implementation and evaluation
Maintain external linkages within the health care industry and in policy forums to ensure that best practices, continuous quality improvement and risk mitigation processes are applied to the development, review and revision of policies, e.g. Canadian Policy and Procedure Network
Oversee an electronic database, index and central repository of archived and existing policies, medical directives and delegated acts that is consistent with retention and storage requirements

What you bring to Oak Valley Health:

A post secondary degree in health care or a related field
Recent and related experience in a hospital and policy development setting
A strong understanding and knowledge of policy development within a hospital
Knowledge of best practice related to policies and procedures, medical directives and delegated acts; ability to integrate innovative ideas in the development and implementation of the same
A background in document research and development with ability to edit and provide critical feedback
Ability to use Microsoft Office and database applications in the course of normal work duties
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with leadership, staff and professional staff at all levels in the organization

Work Schedule:

3 days a week, 7.5 hr days

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

BAND L

Range:

$42.29 - $51.56

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of

Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023

. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.

Learn more about our commitment to EDI

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