Executive Director, Professional Practice & Clinical Learning

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join us!

Reporting to the Vice President, Professional Practice, Chief Nursing & Allied Health Executive, the Executive Director provides senior leadership and direction to the Professional Practice Chief Nursing Allied Health Officer and Clinical Learning across the organization inclusive of all aspects of operations and outcomes within the portfolio. This position integrates Professional Practice standards and accountabilities, evolving education models, and quality care. The ED leads and represents the portfolio in providing executive level contribution to strategic and operational planning for the organization and establishes and maintains a recognized strategic leadership knowledge for the portfolio. The ED supports the VP through regular participation at various internal and external leadership and governance committees related to the portfolio, providing expert advice and input to advance the goals of Northern Health. Subject to the guidance of general policies, strategic framework and broad directives from executive, the ED maintains significant autonomy, latitude for action and decision-making authority within the portfolio and is accountable for the results. The ED establishes and maintains a future-focus for the portfolio, responsible for advancing excellence, innovation and change in clinical professional development and inter-professional service delivery models among and between, various clinical areas.

Starting salary will be approximately from $155,327 to $194,159 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of a Master’s degree in Nursing or Allied Health, supplemented with an additional Master’s degree in a relevant leadership field such as Health Administration or Public Administration, plus ten (10) years of progressive clinical leadership experience in a large, complex public sector environment;
• Experience in leading professional practice, clinical learning, program management, change management, and strategic initiative development, implementation, evaluation, and systems planning, in a large health organization. Demonstrated experience with research processes and methodologies, as well as the implementation and evaluation of complex systems.
• For regulated health care professional candidates current full practicing registration with the applicable provincial College or Association is required.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to think strategically, systematically and implement the mission, philosophies, and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Broad and deep knowledge of health care services, processes, demands and complexities.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and education systems inclusive of academia and post-secondary institutions.
• Demonstrated currency regarding evolving trends and practices in clinical practice, adult education and long- term planning.
• Ability to lead, plan, direct, manage and implement in a complex, changing environment; influence the attitudes and actions of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence others to achieve a common goal.
• Demonstrated effective decision-making skills and critical situational appraisal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and write proposals, projects and research documents. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and related technology.
• Demonstrated ability to champion innovation and creativity.
• Ability to establish partnerships within the region and with external partners and academic institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and prepare policy documents, planning documents and project proposals for a variety of audiences.
• Strong understanding of analytics tools and trends, ideally as related to health organizations.
• Knowledge of current Indigenous health topics and issues in BC and within the NH region an asset.
• Knowledge of health systems including policy and service delivery aspects.
• High degree of comfort in clinical, administrative, and research environments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Good oral and written communication skills including facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively present and clarify requirements, expectations, ideas and concepts to researchers and health professionals.
• Ability to anticipate change and promote innovation.
• Good leadership skills including mentoring and capacity building skills.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.