Non-UnionLAKERIDGE HEALTHJob Title: Manager, RiskDepartment: Risk Management & Patient SafetyStatus: Full Time, 8 hour day scheduleSite: Lakeridge Health OshawaSalary: $50.708 to $55.245 per hourFile Number: UNEX-180000301WHY JOIN LAKERIDGE HEALTH:Lakeridge Health is one of Ontario's largest community hospitals, serving people across Durham Region and beyond. With five hospital sites and four Emergency Rooms, we serve a diverse population. Our dedicated team of health care professionals give their all every day to keep improving the quality of care delivered, drive down wait times, and improve results.Lakeridge Health (LH) is driven by an ongoing commitment to continually improve the services it provides to best meet the needs of our community. LH continues to build on its strength as a caring and innovative partner in health care for Durham Region. The Hospital's annual operating budget exceeds $600 M. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Manager, Risk will provide leadership and expertise in the development and ongoing support of Lakeridge Health's Enterprise Risk Management Program. Relying on excellent interpersonal, problem solving and team building skills; the Manager, Risk will support corporate-wide standardization for the identification, reporting, analysis and evaluation of risk issues and trends in an effort to develop and implement mitigation mechanisms in the support of patient safety and corporate-wide risk reduction. The Manager will provide expertise in the management of legal claims and incidents in order that they are responded to in a manner that meets legislative, regulatory and best practice expectations including review, analysis and mitigation so as to support quality improvement and risk mitigation. This individual will manage the team and serve as a key internal consultant and educator on matters relating to risk management and will liaise extensively with staff and physicians and organizational leaders in supporting the development, implementation and support of effective risk management policies, plans and processes. QUALIFICATIONS:* Baccalaureate degree in a health discipline or related field, Masters level preparation preferred;* Registration in good standing from a healthcare regulatory college, preferred;* Experience leading risk management initiatives;* Management experience with proven ability to lead, motivate and mentor;* Training in risk management, certification preferred;* Demonstrated ongoing commitment to continuing education and professional development;* Proven coaching, facilitation and capacity building skills;* Demonstrated ability to measure and assess improvement and sustainment effectiveness;* Ability to function and lead collaboratively within and across interdisciplinary teams ;* Demonstrated excellence in all forms of communication with audiences across complex healthcare organizations;* Proven ability to employ improvement strategies; * Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and team building skills; * Ability to gain cooperation and support through effective use of influence and persuasion required as an agent of change;* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive patient safety and risk management programs and practices;* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, Courage and Trust; and,* Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining this same standard.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:This position is open to all qualified staff throughout Lakeridge Health.The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.