Job Description
Your Opportunity:
The Quality Improvement Coordinator provides leadership to the Department of Critical Care Medicine and staff regarding Quality and Safety in alignment with organizational priorities and needs in order to improve care and services to patients, staff and other clients.
Description:
Initiate the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of all departmental Quality Improvement (QI) and Safety projects and initiatives. Provide leadership, guidance and expertise on QI methodology and evaluation. Work collaboratively with departmental leaders in creating a shared culture of safety and respectful inter-professional practice. Promote organizational goals, clinical guidelines and standards of practice. The coordinator will be a primary liaison between sites (4 sites with 5 ICU's) in advancing regional quality improvement and safety initiatives. Work is of an advanced nature and complexity: The nature and scope of this position is complex since it involves tasks and coordination of activities across multiple clinical and administrative of the DCCM. This often includes communication and collaboration with other Internal and external departments and/or groups. Additionally, the complexity of this position is related to the AHS structure, the site-based approach and associated administrative structures to navigate. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise and solves a range of complex problems; takes abroad perspective to identify innovative solutions and recommend best practice. This position requires leadership, guidance and expertise on QI methodology and evaluation with a focus to promote organizational goals, clinical guidelines and standards of practice. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. The person in this position is required to work independently to support the Department.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Coordinator
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Critical Care Medicine
Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 03-JUN-2026
Date Available: 13-JUN-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $37.82
Maximum Salary: $64.86
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent educational background in a health-related discipline required. Minimum of 7+ years' experience in a health care environment either in a clinical or QI related area. Ability to speak and publish on QI related topics while developing an increasingly credible reputation in QI expertise. Experience and knowledge in Quality Improvement and safety methodology, process analysis, group facilitation and outcome/evaluation strategies. Computer knowledge and proficiency related to databases, word processing, spreadsheets, flow charting, graphics and web-based applications. Management experience preferred. Expertise in program/project management interacting at the middle and senior management level. Demonstrated high level problem solving, conflict resolution and communication skills required. Ability to communicate well and foster positive relationships with all levels of staff.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
The Quality Improvement Coordinator provides leadership to the Department of Critical Care Medicine and staff regarding Quality and Safety in alignment with organizational priorities and needs in order to improve care and services to patients, staff and other clients.
Description:
Initiate the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of all departmental Quality Improvement (QI) and Safety projects and initiatives. Provide leadership, guidance and expertise on QI methodology and evaluation. Work collaboratively with departmental leaders in creating a shared culture of safety and respectful inter-professional practice. Promote organizational goals, clinical guidelines and standards of practice. The coordinator will be a primary liaison between sites (4 sites with 5 ICU's) in advancing regional quality improvement and safety initiatives. Work is of an advanced nature and complexity: The nature and scope of this position is complex since it involves tasks and coordination of activities across multiple clinical and administrative of the DCCM. This often includes communication and collaboration with other Internal and external departments and/or groups. Additionally, the complexity of this position is related to the AHS structure, the site-based approach and associated administrative structures to navigate. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise and solves a range of complex problems; takes abroad perspective to identify innovative solutions and recommend best practice. This position requires leadership, guidance and expertise on QI methodology and evaluation with a focus to promote organizational goals, clinical guidelines and standards of practice. Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. The person in this position is required to work independently to support the Department.
Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Coordinator
Union: Exempt
Unit and Program: Critical Care Medicine
Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 03-JUN-2026
Date Available: 13-JUN-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $37.82
Maximum Salary: $64.86
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree or equivalent educational background in a health-related discipline required. Minimum of 7+ years' experience in a health care environment either in a clinical or QI related area. Ability to speak and publish on QI related topics while developing an increasingly credible reputation in QI expertise. Experience and knowledge in Quality Improvement and safety methodology, process analysis, group facilitation and outcome/evaluation strategies. Computer knowledge and proficiency related to databases, word processing, spreadsheets, flow charting, graphics and web-based applications. Management experience preferred. Expertise in program/project management interacting at the middle and senior management level. Demonstrated high level problem solving, conflict resolution and communication skills required. Ability to communicate well and foster positive relationships with all levels of staff.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Coordinator - Critical Care Quality Improvement position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
