Surgical Clinical Reviewer

Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
  
  

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
  
  

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Operating Room, PACU and Day Surgery, the Surgical Clinical Reviewer’s (SCR) primary responsibility is to collect and submit reliable data to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Plan (NSQIP). This is accomplished through high quality data compilation, documentation and entry into the ACS NSQIP database of all eligible surgeries for the hospital. The SCR works closely with the members of the Department of Surgery to participate in identifying opportunities, planning, execution and sustainability of quality improvement and other special projects to enhance patient outcomes. The SCR contacts patients and / or families post operatively for the purpose of identifying possible occurrences associated with surgical procedures performed at the hospital. The SCR serves as an educational resource on ACS NSQIP for internal and external audiences by developing educational material and delivering surgical outcomes data.

Primary Responsibilities

• Data collection and reporting
• Works effectively with patients, families, and staff
• Quality improvement
• ACS NSQIP/ ONSQIN participation
  
  

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Nursing degree preferred.
• Ability to complete NSQIP training modules with proof of successful completion of certification examination is required.
• Minimum of one year experience in one of the following settings: hospital surgery department, surgery clinic, clinical research, or medical records. Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required.
• Computer and Internet experience required - familiarity and comfort with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word and Excel- required; PowerPoint and Access- preferred).
• Ability to build relationships and gain alignment for clinical support; must be able to articulate questions to receive an appropriate level of support from superiors and peers.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all members of the surgical team and administrative staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• The candidate should have some experience gathering information in a complex hospital system environment.
• Database data entry, analysis, and management experience preferred.
• Basic statistical knowledge preferred.
• Quality improvement or patient safety knowledge and experience preferred.
  
  

Mandatory Competencies

• Self directed individual with the ability to work both independently and within the interprofessional team.
• Ability to establish work relationships with external partners.
• Creative problem solver with a customer focus and patient friendly approach.
• Proven critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities.
• Well developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a team focus.
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts.
  
  

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.