Position Number: 246657-67
Position Available: Data Collection Student
Status: Casual
Department: Quality, Safety & Patient Relations
Union: Non-Union
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $17.60/hr - $24.55/hr
Posting Date: August 12, 2026
Closing Date: August 26, 2026
Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on August 26, 2026.
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
Position Summary:
As part of the Quality and Patient Experience Team, the Data Collection Student supports high quality care through the manual collection of data that measures the accuracy and consistency with which key patient safety processes are administered on clinical inpatient units. This data, obtained through documentation review, observation, and in-person surveying of patients and families, is analysed to provide feedback to clinical teams, inform improvement actions taken by unit leadership, and is included in program and organization-level reports.
Responsibilities:
- Follows Infection Prevention & Control, Safety, and Privacy policies and procedures
- Identifies Appropriate Data Collection Opportunities
- Consults with unit and Quality staff
- Achieves targeted data sample sizes
- Accurate Data Collection:
- Review documentation of patient safety assessments and interventions
- In-room observations regarding the implementation of specific patient safety interventions
- Survey patients/family members regarding their experience of specific patient safety interventions
- Data Entry
- Navigates electronic form to input data points
Qualifications:
- Experience working in a patient care environment
- Ability to interact patiently and effectively with a diverse range of patients and family members
- Good communication and observational skills
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. JBH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.
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