Perioperative Quality Lead

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Req
Department/Program:
Operating Room Main, Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation

Location:

Halifax
Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until 10/30/2027, 1 position

Start Date:

03/01/2026
Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $42.6131 – $54.0593/hour
Closing Date:
January 18, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 AT)

Opportunity
The Perioperative Quality Leader (PQL) reports to the Manager, Pediatric Perioperative Services. The PQL has leadership accountability for the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality initiatives that impact perioperative care and service provision of the Pediatric Perioperative Service. The PQL collaborates with quality roles in other programs to enhance the quality of Perioperative Services across the IWK Health Centre and promotes fundamental improvements to quality practices, thereby enhancing overall quality performance.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and lead perioperative quality improvement initiatives, including identification of quality performance indicators, benchmarks, auditing, data management, and resulting clinical practice changes.

Support continuous quality improvement specifically targeted to operations and supply chain management to maximize resource utilization, minimize waste, and promote efficiency and quality.

Collaborate with the Surgical Clinical Nurse Reviewer and the Department of Surgery Associate Chief of Surgical Quality Improvement to establish a quality improvement process for NSQIP indicators.

Support the collation, analysis, and utilization of information to increase service efficacy, efficiency, and quality.

Work in collaboration with other Perioperative Clinical Leaders and provide leadership to the perioperative team, including but not limited to quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in the development, review, and implementation of Perioperative policies and procedures.

Hours of Work
7.5‑hour shifts;
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing required; commensurate experience and education will be considered.

Eligible for registration with Nova Scotia College of Nurses.

BLS‑C (HCP) Certification required.

Must successfully complete the "American College of Surgeons (ACS) Quality Improvement Course:
The Basics" within 1 year of hire.

Minimum of five years’ recent perioperative services experience required in operating rooms or PACU; pediatric perioperative experience preferred.

Recent experience in a quality improvement role is an asset.

Completion of Rapid Cycle and Process Improvement, LEAN in Healthcare environments and/or risk management training preferred.

Skilled in adult learning and educational approaches to learning.

Experience managing processes and projects.

Understanding of quality systems and innovations in quality.

Understanding of perioperative procedures, complications, and patient population.

Demonstrated ability to apply and coach others in continuous quality improvement.

Demonstrated high degree of independent decision‑making, creativity, self‑direction, motivation, change management and team‑building and leadership skills.

Excellent project management, coaching, and skill transfer abilities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Effective presentation and group leadership skills.

Demonstrated abilities as a change agent; can work effectively with all levels of the organization and contribute as a team member.

High analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Experience in information management and demonstrated computer skills.

Skills in operational and strategic planning.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million people each year across the Atlantic region. We value training and mentorship opportunities, celebrate successes, and support an anti‑racist environment. We welcome all interested persons who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply.

This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionised positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification about seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement before accepting the position.

All assessments and interviews are open to accommodations. If you are an internal employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

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