Manager, Professional Practice
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Practice Services, Professional Practice, the Manager is a member of the Professional Practice Leadership Team responsible for providing organization leadership in professional standards and strategic planning, development, implementation and evaluation of practice-related initiatives and programs for health care professionals, support workers and students that aligns with the vision, mission, values, goals and strategic priorities of Island Health.
The Manager liaises, influences and consults with a wide variety of stakeholders both internally and externally (i.e. academic institutions, regulatory bodies, professional associations, and provincial academic and practice committees) to promote and advance practice and learning with the context of the Island Health strategic plan.
Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a health-related discipline and seven (7) years' recent, progressive educational and/ or operational management experience in a complex health care environment, including progressive clinical practice, education, research, project management and leadership experiences.
Current practicing registration with an applicable regulatory body or association such as BC College of Nurses and Midwives or College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work in a positive manner with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to facilitate results oriented meetings.
- Ability to lead, plan, manage, implement and evaluate in a complex, changing environment
- Ability to motivate and influence others to achieve a common goal.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines.
- High-level communication (written, oral, and presentation) skills, demonstrated organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and systematically and implement the mission, philosophies and goals.
- Advanced knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation and standards.
- Knowledge of health care and educational systems.
- Demonstrated ability to apply an evidence-based framework to inform decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to explain and apply the theoretical, empirical and experiential foundations of adult education and learning.
- Effective decision making skills and critical appraisal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and write proposals, reports, and research documents.
- Demonstrated application of project management knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrated computer literacy competencies, including proficient use of Microsoft office. suite (e.g. word, excel, power point, outlook) as well as learning technologies.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3426.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Manager, Professional Practice
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Practice Services, Professional Practice, the Manager is a member of the Professional Practice Leadership Team responsible for providing organization leadership in professional standards and strategic planning, development, implementation and evaluation of practice-related initiatives and programs for health care professionals, support workers and students that aligns with the vision, mission, values, goals and strategic priorities of Island Health.
The Manager liaises, influences and consults with a wide variety of stakeholders both internally and externally (i.e. academic institutions, regulatory bodies, professional associations, and provincial academic and practice committees) to promote and advance practice and learning with the context of the Island Health strategic plan.
Travel is a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a health-related discipline and seven (7) years' recent, progressive educational and/ or operational management experience in a complex health care environment, including progressive clinical practice, education, research, project management and leadership experiences.
Current practicing registration with an applicable regulatory body or association such as BC College of Nurses and Midwives or College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work in a positive manner with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to facilitate results oriented meetings.
- Ability to lead, plan, manage, implement and evaluate in a complex, changing environment
- Ability to motivate and influence others to achieve a common goal.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines.
- High-level communication (written, oral, and presentation) skills, demonstrated organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and systematically and implement the mission, philosophies and goals.
- Advanced knowledge and ability to apply relevant legislation and standards.
- Knowledge of health care and educational systems.
- Demonstrated ability to apply an evidence-based framework to inform decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to explain and apply the theoretical, empirical and experiential foundations of adult education and learning.
- Effective decision making skills and critical appraisal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and write proposals, reports, and research documents.
- Demonstrated application of project management knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrated computer literacy competencies, including proficient use of Microsoft office. suite (e.g. word, excel, power point, outlook) as well as learning technologies.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3426.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.