Clinical Coordinator, Implant Services, Audiology - BC Children's Hospital

Clinical Coordinator, Implant Services, Audiology

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

• Supervises and supports staff through methods such as reviewing workload assignments, determines related training and orientation requirements and evaluates staff performance.
• Facilitates resolutions to work issues and monitors operations/clinical activities to ensure department standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Forwards information on unresolved work issues to Professional Practice Leader for response.
• Leads staff through methods such as establishing priorities and providing guidance and advice on professional development/skills through methods such as mentoring and coaching staff, joint goal setting and identifying professional practice priorities for continuing education and professional development.
• Participates in the recruitment of staff through methods such as identifying vacancies, interviewing applicants and making recommendations to the Professional Practice Leader for selection to maintain approved staff complement.
• Acts as the Cochlear and Bone Conduction Implant Team Leader, in consultation with the Implant Team, and in collaboration with Professional Practice Leader and related Program leaders, as well as the Surgical Medical Director supports the planning and coordination of service delivery, including the development of practice guidelines, goals, objectives and inter-professional clinical pathways using evidence based practice or best practice information.
• Ensures that the Implant services day-to-day operations are carried out including clinical assignments of staff and intake/screening for appropriate referrals.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Audiology from a recognized program.
• Four (4) years of recent related pediatric experience, including one (1) year of administrative and leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Full license, including Cochlear Implant Special Certificate as an Audiologist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within CW contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments.

You will also have

• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and competencies of Audiology as established by College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Comprehensive knowledge of implant theory, practice and standards of care.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology and ability to critically appraise research evidence.
• Ability to identify gaps/ needs and plan/develop services for implant patients and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type:

Regular, Full-Time

Wage:

$45.66 - $57.04/hour

Location:

4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday; 8:00 - 4:00 (negotiable)

Requisition #

182667E

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA, and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.