Clinical Planner

Vancouver Coastal Health • Richmond, BC

6h

About The Position

Undertake a lead role in planning and supporting the implementation of designated initiatives across the health authority. This position ensures the identification and incorporation of evidence-based standards and best practices for care delivery, coordinates project development for a broad range of initiatives, and ensures the use of appropriate frameworks and processes for evaluation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a health related discipline.
• Five (5) years recent experience related to the designated initiative or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge & clinical experience in designated area
• Proven ability to manage complex projects
• Knowledge and experience in community development
• Demonstrated ability in change management and change processes
• Ability to undertake program evaluation
• Experience with budget development
• Demonstrated leadership skills with diverse populations and stakeholder groups
• Excellence in computer skills, including the Microsoft Office group of products

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in providing clinical project coordination for designated projects at Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Lead planning processes to help identify specific needs within the project and in relation to other areas of health.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic initiatives identified for implementation.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders/managers throughout Vancouver Coastal Health to ensure VCH-wide plans meet standards to be implemented across the health authority, while at the same time being sensitive to individual community needs, supports and capacity.
• Research and recommend policies and practices to support care delivery models that are specific to the project/initiative.
• Consult with Physicians, Managers, staff, consumers and family members and other stakeholders in Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Work collaboratively with other provincial and federal authorities and organizations to provide the resources and contacts necessary for sourcing and developing various care models.
• Develop and complete an action research/evaluation process to be utilized for the gathering and sharing of expertise for incorporation into plans within Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Manage the transition of assigned projects through the development state and ensure the transition of the management of these to the identified responsible Manager.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior