Coordinator, Knowledge Translation, Perinatal Services BC, PSBC Acute Care

Coordinator, Knowledge Translation, Perinatal Services BC, PSBC Acute Care

Vancouver, BC

What you’ll do

• Identify program and cross-program clinical education and knowledge translation needs and priorities in working collaboratively with program leaders, expert clinicians and researchers, health facility administrators, educators, and health care professionals. Plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to meet those needs either individually or as leader of a team.
• Establish and monitor appropriate knowledge translation and evaluation frameworks (outcome measures and quality assurance strategies) in cooperation with Provincial Leads, Provincial Medical Directors and provincial partners.
• Provide consultation to PSBC staff, regional health authorities and other stakeholders regarding clinical education needs and issues to promote quality clinical education practice and staff development.
• Initiate and participate in quality improvement and knowledge translation initiatives and provide support for the development of outreach education initiatives or conferences aligned with organizational, provincial, and program priorities. Teach, facilitate and coordinate outreach initiatives.
• Work with other organizations and Health Authorities to plan and achieve expected outcomes related to regulatory and/or provincial requirements pertaining to maternal and newborn care.
• Maintain and share expert knowledge of current trends in education and health care by reviewing literature, attending relevant conferences/continuing education, liaising with external organizations and members of professional associations, staff, and colleagues, and keeping abreast of educational technologies and applications.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in nursing, education or an applicable discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years recent related work experience (e.g. clinical perinatal experience, healthcare quality improvement and knowledge translation) required.
• Individuals with a postgraduate degree (nursing, medicine, public health, PhD in a related discipline) may be preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience in development of Knowledge Translation theories, principles and practice.
• Demonstrated ability in developing educational tools and documents with a focus on perinatal care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to PHSA.
• Demonstrated ability in leading change, inspiring and engaging others, and promoting innovation; ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills including the ability to present information in concise and meaningful ways.
• Demonstrated ability to establish courses of action for self and others that are results oriented.
• Knowledge of and experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including 2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $88,990 – $127,923/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1333 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9 (option for remote work)
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 0800 – 1600
Requisition # 166091E

What we do

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCW is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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