Lead, Clinical Initiatives and Programs
About the role
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Lead, Clinical Initiatives and Programs leads or assists with identified projects, proposes new initiatives and contributes to all aspects Trauma Services BC’s strategic plans, including the development, integration, implementation and evaluation of clinical initiatives that support the provincial trauma system. The Lead is active in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to optimize clinical care provision at the provincial level. Provides ongoing leadership and advice to regional health authority partners, clinicians, and other stakeholders by participating in the development and implementation of provincial clinical care policy and standards. Contributes to the development and monitoring of the Trauma Services BC operational plan. In collaboration with the Provincial Clinical Director, provides leadership within the clinical programs and manages assigned projects through all phases. The lead supports Health Authority teams to develop quality filters, audits and case reviews. Ensures strong inter-professional collaboration through the development of structures, clinical support processes and mechanisms that support positive client outcomes throughout the province. The Lead will drive change by engaging organizational leaders in appropriate discussions to communicate shared beliefs, attitudes and intention to build knowledge of successful clinical policies and initiatives.
Duties/Accountabilities
Acts as coordinator, consultant and expert advisor for Health Authority Trauma Clinical Leaders across the province, covering the continuum of trauma care. Plans and implements clinical protocols and practice guidelines, supporting quality of care delivery, prioritizing provincial clinical care-related activities and serving as a resource for clinical practice. Oversees provincial projects and initiatives undertaken by the Interdisciplinary Trauma Network of BC (ITNBC).
Leads provincial trauma knowledge-translation related activities. Develops and executes implementation plans for practice guidelines. Provides advice and direction related to provincial trauma education and community prevention programs. Reviews literature, consults with experts, evaluates clinical practice and applies research findings to established standards. Recommends changes to existing clinical standards and provides information based on application of theories, concepts and principles to a specialized trauma population.
In partnership with Health Authority Trauma Clinical Leaders to monitor clinical processes and outcomes, addressing system issues related to the quality of care provided; in collaboration with other Trauma Services BC leadership, supports HA teams to develop quality filters, audits and case reviews. Reviews and follows up on deficiencies with other trauma care providers with the vision to develop clinical quality improvement activities to enhance and maintain a high level of quality within the trauma system.
Engages in consultation with professional disciplines at all levels of the organization and beyond the Health Authority to ensure that planned practices are designed to support the maintenance or enhancement of clinical care delivery. Ensures strong inter-professional collaboration through the development of structures, clinical support processes and mechanisms that support positive client outcomes throughout the province.
Utilizes and models effective change management strategies to achieve systems level transformation.Provides leadership and management in the communication and availability of clinical policies and initiatives
that support the provincial trauma system.
In partnership with the Provincial Clinical Director and Medical Director, provides leadership in the development, review, revision and implementation of trauma-related clinical care policies, procedures and
standards in association with quality improvement activities at the provincial level. Ensures alignment between policies, procedures and standards at the local, regional and provincial levels.
Serves as a resource for Health Authority Trauma Clinical Leaders and acts as a liaison with stakeholders
across the province. In collaboration with the Provincial Clinical Director, implements action plans, tools and key communication systems for engaging stakeholders about trauma best practice. Establishes
input/feedback mechanisms for stakeholders, evaluates and makes recommendations on practice and systems.
Actively involved in Trauma Services BC research projects and the analysis and distribution of findings. Facilitates protocol design for accurate data collection, feedback and analysis. Creates innovative solutions to complex provincial clinical care delivery issues.
Active in the development of trauma care systems at the community, regional and provincial levels. Assesses and evaluates the need for change relevant to trauma care clinical services and systems. Facilitates
discussion with stakeholders to identify processes that work well and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a health, administration, or business-related discipline, plus five (5) years’ recent relevant experience in a Critical Care, Emergency, or a Trauma clinical environment including two (2) years’ experience facilitating change, project and/or program development, group process clinical education, and team building in a leadership role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Active practicing professional with current registration with related regulatory
body if applicable.
Ability to manage time and resources, and implement activities to promote collaboration among relevant teams.Takes an evidence-based approach to communicate and support decisions and actions. Integrates best practice from health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences into professional practice. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Understanding of the interdependent roles of the various health professionals, agencies and organizations. Ability to plan and implement progressive change. Critical thinking, analytical, teaching/coaching and research skills. Ability to solve problems, develop options and facilitate effective decision making. Effective communication skills both oral and written. Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues in management, support staff, health authority-based providers, ambulance personnel,
patients and families. Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in trauma services. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Participates as an effective member of an interdisciplinary care team who demonstrates leadership through teaching, dissemination of research, and mentoring as well as
modelling problem solving skills across the provincial health care system. Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem solve effectively.
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About Provincial Health Services Authority
Canada's first provincial health services authority.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services.
PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.
For career opportunities, visit www.jobs.phsa.ca or email careers@phsa.ca.
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Lead, Clinical Initiatives and Programs
About the role
Job Summary
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Lead, Clinical Initiatives and Programs leads or assists with identified projects, proposes new initiatives and contributes to all aspects Trauma Services BC’s strategic plans, including the development, integration, implementation and evaluation of clinical initiatives that support the provincial trauma system. The Lead is active in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to optimize clinical care provision at the provincial level. Provides ongoing leadership and advice to regional health authority partners, clinicians, and other stakeholders by participating in the development and implementation of provincial clinical care policy and standards. Contributes to the development and monitoring of the Trauma Services BC operational plan. In collaboration with the Provincial Clinical Director, provides leadership within the clinical programs and manages assigned projects through all phases. The lead supports Health Authority teams to develop quality filters, audits and case reviews. Ensures strong inter-professional collaboration through the development of structures, clinical support processes and mechanisms that support positive client outcomes throughout the province. The Lead will drive change by engaging organizational leaders in appropriate discussions to communicate shared beliefs, attitudes and intention to build knowledge of successful clinical policies and initiatives.
Duties/Accountabilities
Acts as coordinator, consultant and expert advisor for Health Authority Trauma Clinical Leaders across the province, covering the continuum of trauma care. Plans and implements clinical protocols and practice guidelines, supporting quality of care delivery, prioritizing provincial clinical care-related activities and serving as a resource for clinical practice. Oversees provincial projects and initiatives undertaken by the Interdisciplinary Trauma Network of BC (ITNBC).
Leads provincial trauma knowledge-translation related activities. Develops and executes implementation plans for practice guidelines. Provides advice and direction related to provincial trauma education and community prevention programs. Reviews literature, consults with experts, evaluates clinical practice and applies research findings to established standards. Recommends changes to existing clinical standards and provides information based on application of theories, concepts and principles to a specialized trauma population.
In partnership with Health Authority Trauma Clinical Leaders to monitor clinical processes and outcomes, addressing system issues related to the quality of care provided; in collaboration with other Trauma Services BC leadership, supports HA teams to develop quality filters, audits and case reviews. Reviews and follows up on deficiencies with other trauma care providers with the vision to develop clinical quality improvement activities to enhance and maintain a high level of quality within the trauma system.
Engages in consultation with professional disciplines at all levels of the organization and beyond the Health Authority to ensure that planned practices are designed to support the maintenance or enhancement of clinical care delivery. Ensures strong inter-professional collaboration through the development of structures, clinical support processes and mechanisms that support positive client outcomes throughout the province.
Utilizes and models effective change management strategies to achieve systems level transformation.Provides leadership and management in the communication and availability of clinical policies and initiatives
that support the provincial trauma system.
In partnership with the Provincial Clinical Director and Medical Director, provides leadership in the development, review, revision and implementation of trauma-related clinical care policies, procedures and
standards in association with quality improvement activities at the provincial level. Ensures alignment between policies, procedures and standards at the local, regional and provincial levels.
Serves as a resource for Health Authority Trauma Clinical Leaders and acts as a liaison with stakeholders
across the province. In collaboration with the Provincial Clinical Director, implements action plans, tools and key communication systems for engaging stakeholders about trauma best practice. Establishes
input/feedback mechanisms for stakeholders, evaluates and makes recommendations on practice and systems.
Actively involved in Trauma Services BC research projects and the analysis and distribution of findings. Facilitates protocol design for accurate data collection, feedback and analysis. Creates innovative solutions to complex provincial clinical care delivery issues.
Active in the development of trauma care systems at the community, regional and provincial levels. Assesses and evaluates the need for change relevant to trauma care clinical services and systems. Facilitates
discussion with stakeholders to identify processes that work well and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a health, administration, or business-related discipline, plus five (5) years’ recent relevant experience in a Critical Care, Emergency, or a Trauma clinical environment including two (2) years’ experience facilitating change, project and/or program development, group process clinical education, and team building in a leadership role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Active practicing professional with current registration with related regulatory
body if applicable.
Ability to manage time and resources, and implement activities to promote collaboration among relevant teams.Takes an evidence-based approach to communicate and support decisions and actions. Integrates best practice from health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences into professional practice. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Understanding of the interdependent roles of the various health professionals, agencies and organizations. Ability to plan and implement progressive change. Critical thinking, analytical, teaching/coaching and research skills. Ability to solve problems, develop options and facilitate effective decision making. Effective communication skills both oral and written. Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues in management, support staff, health authority-based providers, ambulance personnel,
patients and families. Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in trauma services. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Participates as an effective member of an interdisciplinary care team who demonstrates leadership through teaching, dissemination of research, and mentoring as well as
modelling problem solving skills across the provincial health care system. Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem solve effectively.
Not the right fit? Search for Lead, Clinical Initiatives and Programs jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About Provincial Health Services Authority
Canada's first provincial health services authority.
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) is one of six health authorities – the other five health authorities serve geographic regions of BC. PHSA's primary role is to ensure that BC residents have access to a coordinated network of high-quality specialized health care services.
PHSA operates provincial programs including BC Children's Hospital, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, BC Emergency Health Services, BC Cancer, BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Transplant. It is also responsible for specialized provincial health services like chest surgery and trauma services, which are delivered in a number of locations in the regional health authorities.
For career opportunities, visit www.jobs.phsa.ca or email careers@phsa.ca.