Position Summary

Northern Health is seeking a skilled and collaborative professional to join our team as Lead, SaferCare Provider Engagement, supporting the successful implementation of clinical transformation initiatives across the region.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, SaferCare, the Lead, SaferCare Provider Engagement (the Lead) consults and partners with a variety of clinical providers including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to align their Information Management/Information Technology (IMIT) needs for SaferCare with the services, approaches and support resources provided by the SaferCare project team and provides expert consultative direction to operational, physician, and practice leaders within the designated area of responsibility. The Lead works with clinical and medical staff providers to understand clinical and medical staff IMIT requirements as it relates to clinical system needs, strengthens relationships, and advances the alignment of SaferCare activities. This role is a key contributor to the achievement of SaferCare implementation outcomes and the delivery and execution of the planned clinical transformation in collaboration with the Northern Health Medical Staff leaders.

The Lead collaborates with peers in IMIT, clinical areas, local sites and colleagues in other health authorities. The Lead works closely with the Regional Manager, SaferCare to ensure that the needs, capacities and capabilities of Providers are considered in the system development. The Lead participates as a member of SaferCare governance committees and working groups, regularly attends SaferCare design meetings, and participates in change request and decision-making processes. The Lead develops and recommends new work policies and procedures that impact medical staff. The Lead provides work direction and leadership to staff and works collaboratively with clinical and business stakeholders to support change and is responsible for coordinating user acceptance testing for medical staff.

Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 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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Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in business Administration, Health Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline and five (5) years of recent related experience including progressive experience in leading clinical or quality change initiatives in a complex matrix environment. Certification in change management from a recognized body (ie. Prosci) is preferred. Active professional licensure is maintained as appropriate.

• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to document IT processes and procedures in user-friendly language.

• Comprehensive knowledge of change management methodologies, theory, and practice including the application in healthcare settings.

• Strong understanding of clinical information/data and how these are managed, used and operationalized within the clinical information system to create knowledge.

• Knowledge of rural and remote healthcare delivery challenges and dynamics.

• Demonstrated commitment to organizational improvement and excellence.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; able make presentations to groups using technology available for distance communications.

• Excellent facilitation skills.

• Ability to think logically and attend to detail.

• Ability to work in a self-motivated and directed manner.

• Ability to manage stress in a positive and productive manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to physically perform the duties of the position.

• General knowledge of current health care issues and trends.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems.

• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

• Physical ability to perform 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.

Comments

Competition #:

05707661

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

BRUNSWICK BUILDING

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH SAFERCARE CLIN INF

Reports To:

REGIONAL MANAGER, SAFERCARE

Close Date:

AUGUST 24, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT