Chief Executive Officer
Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario (PHO) is a provincial crown agency that provides scientific and technical advice and support to those working across sectors to protect and improve the health of Ontarians. Our mandate is broad and includes infectious disease prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease prevention and environmental health. Our organization carries out and supports activities such as population health assessment, public health research, surveillance, epidemiology, planning and evaluation, emergency preparedness, knowledge exchange and capacity building. We operate the provincial public health laboratory service, conducting critical clinical and reference testing for practitioners based in primary care and hospitals as well as for public health units. We serve as a hub linking public health practitioners, researchers and front line health care workers to the best scientific intelligence from around the world. PHO’s objectives are outlined in the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion Act, 2007.
PHO is at an exciting inflexion point in its history. Now, more than ever, public health is in the spotlight. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in shaping the future of public health in Ontario. Dynamic and inspiring, the new CEO will bring redoubtable thought leadership grounded in public health science to this critical role. A true collaborator, the CEO will develop, foster and enhance relationships with a diverse stakeholder group including various levels of government, municipalities, public health units, academia, health service providers, as well as national and international agencies. In keeping with the governance model animating PHO, the CEO will consult with the Ministry of Health, as appropriate, and will partner with the Chief Medical Officer of Health to provide leadership and a strong scientific presence, especially during emergency and exigent situations.
The preferred candidate will have an exemplary record of accomplishment at the executive level, ideally in senior Public Health leadership positions. A credible and compassionate leader with unquestioned integrity, the CEO will be a key representative and authoritative voice nationally and internationally. Post graduate level education (MD, PhD and/or Master’s) with outstanding interpersonal and team building skills are required. The CEO will lead by example in creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities served and ensuring PHO’s services and communications are accessible to all individuals.
For more information or to pursue this outstanding opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner jstonehouse@boyden.com , Pamela Colquhoun, Partner pcolquhoun@boyden.com or Sharon Iadipaolo, Project Manager siadipaolo@boyden.com .
PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform us about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.
Jan 18, 2021
Full time
Chief Executive Officer
Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario (PHO) is a provincial crown agency that provides scientific and technical advice and support to those working across sectors to protect and improve the health of Ontarians. Our mandate is broad and includes infectious disease prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease prevention and environmental health. Our organization carries out and supports activities such as population health assessment, public health research, surveillance, epidemiology, planning and evaluation, emergency preparedness, knowledge exchange and capacity building. We operate the provincial public health laboratory service, conducting critical clinical and reference testing for practitioners based in primary care and hospitals as well as for public health units. We serve as a hub linking public health practitioners, researchers and front line health care workers to the best scientific intelligence from around the world. PHO’s objectives are outlined in the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion Act, 2007.
PHO is at an exciting inflexion point in its history. Now, more than ever, public health is in the spotlight. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in shaping the future of public health in Ontario. Dynamic and inspiring, the new CEO will bring redoubtable thought leadership grounded in public health science to this critical role. A true collaborator, the CEO will develop, foster and enhance relationships with a diverse stakeholder group including various levels of government, municipalities, public health units, academia, health service providers, as well as national and international agencies. In keeping with the governance model animating PHO, the CEO will consult with the Ministry of Health, as appropriate, and will partner with the Chief Medical Officer of Health to provide leadership and a strong scientific presence, especially during emergency and exigent situations.
The preferred candidate will have an exemplary record of accomplishment at the executive level, ideally in senior Public Health leadership positions. A credible and compassionate leader with unquestioned integrity, the CEO will be a key representative and authoritative voice nationally and internationally. Post graduate level education (MD, PhD and/or Master’s) with outstanding interpersonal and team building skills are required. The CEO will lead by example in creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities served and ensuring PHO’s services and communications are accessible to all individuals.
For more information or to pursue this outstanding opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner jstonehouse@boyden.com , Pamela Colquhoun, Partner pcolquhoun@boyden.com or Sharon Iadipaolo, Project Manager siadipaolo@boyden.com .
PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform us about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.
Job Summary:
This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is part of the Senior Leadership Team. The scope of this position integrates into all departments and services including medical staff.
The position will be responsible for determining proactive methodologies to ensure client safety and risk reduction within the organization and in leading project and process improvement initiatives. The position will promote compliance with accreditation standards and Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) standards and expectations related to risk management and client relations. The incumbent will be the liaison with legal counsel and insurance adjusters handling risk related external inquiries and will coordinate the Authority’s involvement in inquests and complaints to regulatory colleges. The position supports the continuous improvement of service quality, client safety and satisfaction. The position will work closely with external stakeholders such as the NTHSSA Territorial Quality Team, DHSS Risk Management and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
The primary focus of the Manager of Quality and Risk Management (QRM) is to lead and oversee organization-wide process excellence initiatives. The position provides senior leadership in identifying and developing a portfolio of process improvement initiatives, being a champion of “LEAN management”, education, coaching and mentoring leaders and staff to higher levels of success. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a comprehensive patient safety and quality improvement plan for quality client/patient care including leading quality improvement initiatives and leading Accreditation Canada planning and programming.
The position is also responsible to lead the development, implementation, and promotion of a health privacy culture across the HRHSSA. The incumbent is considered the expert on health privacy, confidentiality, and information sharing throughout the HRHSSA and provides advice and guidance aligned with legislation, policy and procedure. The incumbent will ensure the enforcement of the respectful use of client/patient health information, and be responsible for recommending and implementing operational policies across the HRHSSA. This position will be required to work with the Managers to ensure that systems, policies, and procedures offer an optimal level of security and privacy for patients and clients. In addition, this position will play a key role in developing, implementing and evaluating a Privacy Framework for HRHSSA.
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge and ability to use a variety of intervention and prevention methods, and determine which method is most appropriate at any given time.
Knowledge of how to design and create an environment that embraces change. The ability to build and work with groups and teams, planning and implementing change; skilled in group dynamics and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of QM theories and methodology including problem solving tools, quality improvement tools, evaluation measures and outcome indicators.
Working knowledge of all aspects of risk identification, loss prevention, and loss reduction in a health and social services program areas.
Knowledge of health and social services legislation in the NWT, including the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act, Medical Profession Act, Nursing Profession Act, Guardianship Act, Communicable Diseases Act, Coroners Act, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP), Health Information Act (HIA), RNANT/NU Bylaws, HRHSSA Medical and Professional Staff Bylaws, Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act, as well as GNWT, DHSS and NTHSSA policies and procedures.
Knowledge of legal aspects of health and social services policies and practices including release of information, rules of confidentiality, disclosure, medical chart documentation, consent law, and other medico-legal healthcare areas.
Demonstrates a high level of sensitivity in responding to and handling client concerns
Collaborates with others and builds successful relationships with individuals, staff, teams, stakeholders and partners.
Must have excellent organizational, time management, analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage multi-disciplinary responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to develop and maintain internal and external networks to achieve work objectives, with the ability to prioritize work in a team based setting.
Analytical and problem solving skills to investigate and initiate corrective action to problems/issues encountered during the planning, development and delivery of operational initiatives, programs and services.
Ability to build solid partnerships and strategic alliances based on trust and to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds and personalities.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals, agencies, elected community leaders, and employees in order to communicate program information, including the ability to obtain and respond to feedback from these individuals.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a health and social services discipline, business organizational management or a law degree, a minimum of three (3) years work-related experience in a health, or social services, Lean Leadership Certification and a formal certification in a recognized Quality/Risk Management program.
Direct working experience within a cross-cultural setting, with legislation/policy, or in the areas of occupational health and safety, privacy coordination/management, organizational accreditation, communications, project implementation related to health care improvement, are all assets.
Full job description can be found on www.hayriverhealth.ca .
Salary: $59.82 - $71.46 per hour (Range 21)
Status: Full-time Indeterminate, Out-of-Scope
Start date: To be determined
Competition #: 098-20
Closing Date: January 25, 2021 or until suitable candidate found
In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a generous relocation package, as well as Northern Allowance of approx. $2.36 per hour up to $4,593 per year. All job offers are subject to references, a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and an Employee Health Risk Assessment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants must submit a resume, quoting Competition number to :
Human Resources
Hay River Health & Social Services Authority
37911 Mackenzie Highway
Hay River, NT X0E 0R6
Fax: 867-874-8345
hrhssa_competitions@gov.nt.ca
If you would like this information in another official language, contact us at ( 867) 874-8111
Si vous voulez ces informations dans une autre langue officielle, contactez-nous à (867) 874-8111
Jan 11, 2021
Full time
Job Summary:
This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is part of the Senior Leadership Team. The scope of this position integrates into all departments and services including medical staff.
The position will be responsible for determining proactive methodologies to ensure client safety and risk reduction within the organization and in leading project and process improvement initiatives. The position will promote compliance with accreditation standards and Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC) standards and expectations related to risk management and client relations. The incumbent will be the liaison with legal counsel and insurance adjusters handling risk related external inquiries and will coordinate the Authority’s involvement in inquests and complaints to regulatory colleges. The position supports the continuous improvement of service quality, client safety and satisfaction. The position will work closely with external stakeholders such as the NTHSSA Territorial Quality Team, DHSS Risk Management and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.
The primary focus of the Manager of Quality and Risk Management (QRM) is to lead and oversee organization-wide process excellence initiatives. The position provides senior leadership in identifying and developing a portfolio of process improvement initiatives, being a champion of “LEAN management”, education, coaching and mentoring leaders and staff to higher levels of success. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a comprehensive patient safety and quality improvement plan for quality client/patient care including leading quality improvement initiatives and leading Accreditation Canada planning and programming.
The position is also responsible to lead the development, implementation, and promotion of a health privacy culture across the HRHSSA. The incumbent is considered the expert on health privacy, confidentiality, and information sharing throughout the HRHSSA and provides advice and guidance aligned with legislation, policy and procedure. The incumbent will ensure the enforcement of the respectful use of client/patient health information, and be responsible for recommending and implementing operational policies across the HRHSSA. This position will be required to work with the Managers to ensure that systems, policies, and procedures offer an optimal level of security and privacy for patients and clients. In addition, this position will play a key role in developing, implementing and evaluating a Privacy Framework for HRHSSA.
Job Qualifications:
Knowledge and ability to use a variety of intervention and prevention methods, and determine which method is most appropriate at any given time.
Knowledge of how to design and create an environment that embraces change. The ability to build and work with groups and teams, planning and implementing change; skilled in group dynamics and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of QM theories and methodology including problem solving tools, quality improvement tools, evaluation measures and outcome indicators.
Working knowledge of all aspects of risk identification, loss prevention, and loss reduction in a health and social services program areas.
Knowledge of health and social services legislation in the NWT, including the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act, Medical Profession Act, Nursing Profession Act, Guardianship Act, Communicable Diseases Act, Coroners Act, Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP), Health Information Act (HIA), RNANT/NU Bylaws, HRHSSA Medical and Professional Staff Bylaws, Mental Health Act, Child and Family Services Act, as well as GNWT, DHSS and NTHSSA policies and procedures.
Knowledge of legal aspects of health and social services policies and practices including release of information, rules of confidentiality, disclosure, medical chart documentation, consent law, and other medico-legal healthcare areas.
Demonstrates a high level of sensitivity in responding to and handling client concerns
Collaborates with others and builds successful relationships with individuals, staff, teams, stakeholders and partners.
Must have excellent organizational, time management, analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage multi-disciplinary responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to develop and maintain internal and external networks to achieve work objectives, with the ability to prioritize work in a team based setting.
Analytical and problem solving skills to investigate and initiate corrective action to problems/issues encountered during the planning, development and delivery of operational initiatives, programs and services.
Ability to build solid partnerships and strategic alliances based on trust and to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds and personalities.
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals, agencies, elected community leaders, and employees in order to communicate program information, including the ability to obtain and respond to feedback from these individuals.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a health and social services discipline, business organizational management or a law degree, a minimum of three (3) years work-related experience in a health, or social services, Lean Leadership Certification and a formal certification in a recognized Quality/Risk Management program.
Direct working experience within a cross-cultural setting, with legislation/policy, or in the areas of occupational health and safety, privacy coordination/management, organizational accreditation, communications, project implementation related to health care improvement, are all assets.
Full job description can be found on www.hayriverhealth.ca .
Salary: $59.82 - $71.46 per hour (Range 21)
Status: Full-time Indeterminate, Out-of-Scope
Start date: To be determined
Competition #: 098-20
Closing Date: January 25, 2021 or until suitable candidate found
In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a generous relocation package, as well as Northern Allowance of approx. $2.36 per hour up to $4,593 per year. All job offers are subject to references, a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and an Employee Health Risk Assessment. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applicants must submit a resume, quoting Competition number to :
Human Resources
Hay River Health & Social Services Authority
37911 Mackenzie Highway
Hay River, NT X0E 0R6
Fax: 867-874-8345
hrhssa_competitions@gov.nt.ca
If you would like this information in another official language, contact us at ( 867) 874-8111
Si vous voulez ces informations dans une autre langue officielle, contactez-nous à (867) 874-8111
Chief Legal Counsel
On August 1, 2017, Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre, and St. Michael's Hospital integrated to form a new health network known as Unity Health Toronto. United, the three organizations serve patients, residents, and clients across the full spectrum of care while investing in world-class research and education . Unity Health Toronto works to advance the health of everyone in their urban communities and beyond. The health network provides services spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary, and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care, and long-term care.
For more information about Unity Health Toronto, please visit their website at: https://unityhealth.to/ .
The Position
Unity Health Toronto is seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Chief Legal Counsel. In this new role, you will have the mandate of building a new department, while contributing to the ongoing evolution of this new health network. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Leaders, and Staff on multiple network priorities. You will be accountable for supporting the overall legal framework and strategy, while providing guidance on a broad and diverse mix of legal disciplines encompassing regulatory (compliance), litigation, clinical and health law, medical professional issues, research and ethics, procurement, and commercial law.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice for a comprehensive suite of legal services, across Unity Health Toronto, encompassing all three of its hospital sites and its research enterprise. This role requires a high degree of visibility and presence across the organization, with demonstrated skills in negotiation and execution. The ability to build effective relationships with physicians and other key stakeholders as well as the ability to influence will be important to the success of the role and the organization.
Key leadership priorities for the Chief Legal Counsel will be to:
Develop a vision for this newly created role and department, building internal capacity that explores best legal practices and service offerings.
Act as the primary legal counsel to the President and CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on a multitude of issues and topics.
Actively contribute to the development and implementation of a proactive legal framework, enabling Unity Health Toronto to realize opportunities for value-added legal service and guidance.
Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding legal opportunities and challenges, strategic planning, and risk management.
Continue to advance key stakeholder relationships with colleagues, member hospital executives and staff, and external partners to ensure collaboration, as well as alignment with the changing provincial health care landscape.
Work closely with team members to create a service and performance delivery culture.
Experience
The successful candidate will have at least seven to ten years of legal experience in a complex highly regulated environment, ideally combined with relevant firm-based health law experience. In addition to possessing a law degree and being a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Candidate will be an inspiring leader and engaged team player. This is an influential role that requires someone with excellent legal and business acumen and proficient with managing relevant legal matters in in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The successful Candidate will have the transformational ability to implement leading practices and provide advice that reinforces corporate accountability and best governance standards. In addition, he/she will have the ideal opportunity to be a vocal and visible advocate of excellence, while contributing to both strategic and operational legal leadership in an ambitious organization-wide vision.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Jan 04, 2021
Full time
Chief Legal Counsel
On August 1, 2017, Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre, and St. Michael's Hospital integrated to form a new health network known as Unity Health Toronto. United, the three organizations serve patients, residents, and clients across the full spectrum of care while investing in world-class research and education . Unity Health Toronto works to advance the health of everyone in their urban communities and beyond. The health network provides services spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary, and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care, and long-term care.
For more information about Unity Health Toronto, please visit their website at: https://unityhealth.to/ .
The Position
Unity Health Toronto is seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Chief Legal Counsel. In this new role, you will have the mandate of building a new department, while contributing to the ongoing evolution of this new health network. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Leaders, and Staff on multiple network priorities. You will be accountable for supporting the overall legal framework and strategy, while providing guidance on a broad and diverse mix of legal disciplines encompassing regulatory (compliance), litigation, clinical and health law, medical professional issues, research and ethics, procurement, and commercial law.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice for a comprehensive suite of legal services, across Unity Health Toronto, encompassing all three of its hospital sites and its research enterprise. This role requires a high degree of visibility and presence across the organization, with demonstrated skills in negotiation and execution. The ability to build effective relationships with physicians and other key stakeholders as well as the ability to influence will be important to the success of the role and the organization.
Key leadership priorities for the Chief Legal Counsel will be to:
Develop a vision for this newly created role and department, building internal capacity that explores best legal practices and service offerings.
Act as the primary legal counsel to the President and CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors on a multitude of issues and topics.
Actively contribute to the development and implementation of a proactive legal framework, enabling Unity Health Toronto to realize opportunities for value-added legal service and guidance.
Provide strategic and operational leadership regarding legal opportunities and challenges, strategic planning, and risk management.
Continue to advance key stakeholder relationships with colleagues, member hospital executives and staff, and external partners to ensure collaboration, as well as alignment with the changing provincial health care landscape.
Work closely with team members to create a service and performance delivery culture.
Experience
The successful candidate will have at least seven to ten years of legal experience in a complex highly regulated environment, ideally combined with relevant firm-based health law experience. In addition to possessing a law degree and being a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Candidate will be an inspiring leader and engaged team player. This is an influential role that requires someone with excellent legal and business acumen and proficient with managing relevant legal matters in in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. The successful Candidate will have the transformational ability to implement leading practices and provide advice that reinforces corporate accountability and best governance standards. In addition, he/she will have the ideal opportunity to be a vocal and visible advocate of excellence, while contributing to both strategic and operational legal leadership in an ambitious organization-wide vision.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
VCH is pleased to announce we will now reimburse Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the cost of the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), upon successful completion, for NP candidates who have not yet completed the exam, and who are hired into a regular or temporary position with VCH. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our efforts in COVID-19 Contact Tracing. Apply today to join our team!
The NP would be responsible for all the management of the care for case and contacts. This includes decisions on isolation, quarantine, clearance, linkages to care. They would be working with nursing, allied and administrative COVID-19 contact tracing teams, and being the practitioner responsible for the clinical decisions requiring the NP scope of practice. The NPs will work closely with the local medical health officers. As a Nurse Practitioner with VCH you will:
Be responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients and clients including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions.
Initiate treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.
Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and participates autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary health teams.
Collaborate with clients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities.
Develop and implement population and evidence-based strategies to improve health and participate in policy-making and quality improvement activities that influence health services and practices.
Participate in peer, program and self-review to evaluate the outcome of the services at the client, community and population level.
Be responsible for your own professional development and maintaining competence in the position, and maintaining privileges as active medical staff as required.
Report to an Operational Director, Professional Practice and have key accountabilities for quality assurance and patient safety within the Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners.
WHO WE ARE
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents living in Vancouver, Vancouver's North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Sunshine Coast, and the Central Coast (Bella Bella and Bella Coola.) 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. At our core, we are a people-focused organization where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, and opportunity exists for all those who see themselves in the transformation of health care as we know it.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) plus 4 years of recent, and relevant clinical nursing experience.
Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) required.
Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.
Applies for and maintains core and non-core privileges, as required by the program, as active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners and cross-appointments as described in the VCH Medical Staff Rules and Medical Bylaws.
Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.
Dec 30, 2020
Full time
VCH is pleased to announce we will now reimburse Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the cost of the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE), upon successful completion, for NP candidates who have not yet completed the exam, and who are hired into a regular or temporary position with VCH. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our efforts in COVID-19 Contact Tracing. Apply today to join our team!
The NP would be responsible for all the management of the care for case and contacts. This includes decisions on isolation, quarantine, clearance, linkages to care. They would be working with nursing, allied and administrative COVID-19 contact tracing teams, and being the practitioner responsible for the clinical decisions requiring the NP scope of practice. The NPs will work closely with the local medical health officers. As a Nurse Practitioner with VCH you will:
Be responsible and accountable for the comprehensive assessment of patients and clients including diagnosing diseases, disorders and conditions.
Initiate treatment including health care management, therapeutic interventions and prescribes medications in accordance with the statutory and regulatory standards, limits and conditions, and employer policies and procedures.
Provide professional guidance to other health professionals and participates autonomously as a member of the interdisciplinary health teams.
Collaborate with clients and other health professionals to identify and assess trends and patterns that have implications for clients, families and communities.
Develop and implement population and evidence-based strategies to improve health and participate in policy-making and quality improvement activities that influence health services and practices.
Participate in peer, program and self-review to evaluate the outcome of the services at the client, community and population level.
Be responsible for your own professional development and maintaining competence in the position, and maintaining privileges as active medical staff as required.
Report to an Operational Director, Professional Practice and have key accountabilities for quality assurance and patient safety within the Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners.
WHO WE ARE
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents living in Vancouver, Vancouver's North Shore, Richmond, the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Sunshine Coast, and the Central Coast (Bella Bella and Bella Coola.) 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. At our core, we are a people-focused organization where entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, and opportunity exists for all those who see themselves in the transformation of health care as we know it.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
Current registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) plus 4 years of recent, and relevant clinical nursing experience.
Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) required.
Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to perform the full scope of NP duties and responsibilities.
Applies for and maintains core and non-core privileges, as required by the program, as active medical staff within the VCH Regional Department of Nurse Practitioners and cross-appointments as described in the VCH Medical Staff Rules and Medical Bylaws.
Ability to apply knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral sciences, pathophysiology, psychopathology, epidemiology, and evidence-based practice to clinical diagnosis and patient management.
Ability to apply knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to prescribing and evaluating treatment responses.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients and families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, self care and prognosis.
