Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District
Memorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016
to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient and
resident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated system
of care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as Fairview
Manor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH.
Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acute
and long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and Renfrew
County.
The Accreditation Coordinator, reporting to the Vice
President of Patient and Resident Services & CNE, is responsible for
providing comprehensive administrative, logistical and operational support to
the leadership team to ensure the appropriate level of coordination support to
enable MRHA to meet its targets relating to Accreditation Canada standards. The
Coordinator supports the delivery of high-quality patient care and services
with a strong focus on promoting excellent customer service.
Operating in a manner consistent with MRHA’s mission, vision
and values, the Accreditation Coordinator works with teams across MRHA to
support a culture of continuous quality improvement in order to meet corporate
goals, Accreditation requirements, and legislative requirements.
The Coordinator’s main functions are to:
· Coordinate organizational accreditation activities in
alignment with Accreditation Canada’s program.
· Manage accreditation logistics, timelines and work plans.
· Evaluate compliance with Required Organizational Practices
(ROPs), standards and policies.
· Develop reports and presentations for leadership on
accreditation readiness and assessment results.
· Support educational and communication strategies related
to accreditation.
· Cultivate strong relationships with Accreditation Canada
and collaborate effectively with internal teams to drive continuous improvement
and sustain progress.
Education & Experience:
· A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary
institution in a healthcare-related field is required.
· Minimum of three years’ experience in a healthcare
setting.
· Experience with hospital accreditation coordination,
preferred or at minimum familiarity with Accreditation Canada, standards, ROPs
and relevant legislation (e.g. Excellent Care for All Act).
· Knowledge of the use of health care information systems
for monitoring data analysis.
Attributes:
· Ability to organize and coordinate across departments.
· Support the planning and implementation of continuous
improvement activities.
· Ability to work effectively and collaborate and coordinate
services with leaders and healthcare professionals.
· Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and
problem-solving skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
· Adaptability to change and comfort with ambiguity.
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in
healthcare environments.
· Demonstrates an appreciation to engage in professional
development and lifelong learning activities.
We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment
practices. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitment
process, please contact Human Resources at hr@mrha.ca to let us know how we may
assist you.
Please note that according to MRHA Vaccination Policies, all
applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a
valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds
under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or
volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of
either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated,
or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or
exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.
Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is committed to
fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believe
that embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and enhances
the quality of care we provide to our patients, residents and community. We are
dedicated to creating an environment where every individual feels valued,
respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplace
where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providing
integrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of our
communities.