Sr. Quality Initiative Lead (2026-0902) at Carewest Innovative Healthcare (Calgary, Canada)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare· Calgary, Canada·
Role details
Job description
Position Details Position Status: Regular Part Time Location: Southport, LTC Clinical Leadership BW Hours: 62.00 FTE: 0.80 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non Union Professional Rate of Pay: $46.81 - $63.35 PCN: SPTQPSNPL04
Date Competition Closes: September 11, 2026
The Opportunity
Position Summary: The Sr. QI lead promotes excellence in Carewest with advanced knowledge in evidence-based practice within clinical care, systems leadership and advancement of professional practice, evaluation and research.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation, the Sr. QI Lead will work alongside the physicians and care teams at Carewest to understand, inform and lead guideline and protocol development and implementation for best client outcomes. They will review cases, workflows and best practice while consulting with appropriate stakeholders both internal and external to Carewest on system change, following through with planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives.
Program summary: This role will work with all teams within Carewest to identify quality and safety opportunities for sustainable improvements.
Qualifications & Experience: Required: •Completion of a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of Quality improvement experience. •PROSCI Change Management certification or modules. •AIW Fundamentals or other continuous improvement methodology training. •Familiarity with AHSecure, ethics governance, and privacy legislation (HIA, ATIA, POPA). •Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and team-building skills. •Demonstrated ability in planning, implementing and leading change from an evidence-based perspective. •Experience in group facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration. •Strong communication skills (written and verbal). •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Connect Care, RLS. •Experience in data analysis, quality improvement, and accreditation processes. •Ability to lead change, manage multiple priorities, and work independently and interdependently. •Knowledge of evidence-based practice, safety methodologies, and knowledge translation. •Connect Care, RLS proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications: •Completion of a bachelor's Degree in a clinical discipline (Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy). •Registration with an appropriate professional college in good standing. •Completion of a Masters such as business, quality, health informatics. •Previous leadership experience in a complex organization. •Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity training or certificate. •Project management experience. •Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certification.
Why work at Carewest Innovative Healthcare
- Culture: emphasis on caring, relationships, exellence, accountability, and teamork. Staff are encouraged to bring heart to work.
- Work Environment: All roles are on-site (in-person care delivery). Shifts include full-time, part-time, and casual positions.
- Benefits: Competitive wages, medical/dental coverage for regular part-time (30+ hours bi-weekly) and full-time staff.
- Professional Development: Internal training, educational opportunites, committee involvement, and growth across disciplines. Notable per: “We hire for attitude and heart as much as skill.”
- Recognition: Alberta’s Top Employer – highlights strong work/life balance and collaborative environment.
- Volunteer Opportunites: ~500 volunteers contribute 10,000+ hours annually, integrated into care teams.