Job Opportunity - Regional Practice Initiatives Lead, Prevention Services, Public Health, Vancouver Coastal Health

Job Description

Come work as a Regional Practice Initiatives Lead, Prevention Services with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Regional Practice Initiatives Lead, Prevention Services to join the Regional Prevention Program team. Apply today to join our team!

As a Regional Practice Initiatives Lead, Prevention Services with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be responsible for promoting excellence and advancing autonomous professional practice relevant to the strategic direction of the organization.
• Work in close collaboration with the Medical Health Officers, Operations Directors and Program Managers/Leaders, Clinicians, Educators, Nurses, Environmental Health Officers and other interdisciplinary team members along with external stakeholders, the uncumbent guides the applicatin and standardization of practice standards, regulations and best practices within the organization. 
• PRovide leadership and expert consultative advice on scope of practice, clinical informatics, resource planning and research to enhance the practice environments and achieve effective and efficient quality of care. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nursing, MBA or other relevent discipline
• Three (3) to five (5) year’s recent, related experience in a complex health care environment including clinical informatics, program planning, education, facilitation and project leadership or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current practicing registration as a regulated Health Care Profession.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in clinical prevention services

   

• Facilitates, collaborates and negotiates for effective resolution of practice issues.

   

• Keeps informed about evolving trends and practices, shares knowledge and supports Nurses and Allied Health staff to integrate evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality care/services.

   

• Fosters collaborative and effective working relationships to support the professional practice and ongoing development of staff and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.

   

• Extensive experience/base in clinical practice document/protocol development and implementation.

   

• Extensive understanding of Health Professions Act.

   

• Demonstrates an ability to embed a health promotion and population health lens into decisions impacting local service delivery across VCH.

   

• Knowledge and experience in trauma informed practice, cultural safety, and harm reduction.

   

• Advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of life and work.

   

• Experience managing complex regional projects with diverse stakeholders

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2022.

Please note that a resume is required to apply to this posting.

Hours of Work may vary due to project requirements.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.