CLINICAL LEAD, UHNBC ACUTE CARE TOWER (ACT)

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Clinical Lead in Prince George to guide the integration of clinical practices, processes, and care models for the UHNBC Acute Care Tower. Reporting to the Chief Clinical Planning Officer, you will coordinate planning, design input, and education strategies to support clinicians through change.

With a Master’s degree and 7+ years in project/quality improvement within healthcare, you will drive collaborative, multi-disciplinary efforts and ensure clinical practice

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related health discipline plus seven years in PM/QI initiatives.
• Experience in health care or equivalent settings with change management.
• Ability to implement clinical practices and education strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of clinical practices, processes, and care models for the UHNBC ACT.
• Plan activities for implementation and provide clinical input on design and build.
• Collaborate with Alliance Project Team and stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Develop education, transition planning, and training strategies for clinicians.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Project management

Change management

Quality improvement

Education planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural safety

Communication skills

Risk management

Indigenous engagement

Education

Master’s degree in related health discipline

Tools

Clinical software familiarity

Job description

Position Summary

Play a key role in one of Northern Health's most significant capital projects by leading the integration of clinical practices, processes, and innovative care models into the UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Reporting to the Chief Clinical Planning Officer, the Clinical Lead leads in the planning of all activities associated with the implementation of assigned projects. The Clinical Lead provides clinical input into the design, build and implementation of the UHNBC Acute Care Tower (ACT) which is an integral part of NH’s Strategic Plan and involves the incorporation of clinical processes to ensure consistency. The Clinical Lead works in partnership with all members of the Alliance Project Team. The Clinical Lead works in collaboration with all interested parties to ensure the planned and built environment is able to support the clinical service model and clinical service delivery expectations. The Clinical Lead collaborates with others who execute the implementation arising from the adoption of the new clinical practices and procedures for UHNBC ACT. The Clinical Lead provides support in assessing and responding to the impact of new design, technology and equipment and identifying opportunities to improve clinical practice and processes. In addition, the Clinical Lead is responsible for facilitating, in collaboration with others, the development and implementation of education, transition planning and training strategies to support clinicians through these changes.

The salary range for this position is $108,147 (min) to $135,184 (midpoint) to $155,461 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualfications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in a related health discipline such as Nursing, Allied Health Sciences or other relevant clinical discipline plus seven (7) years’ experience in project management, change management and/or quality improvement initiatives, preferably in a health care setting or other equivalent experiences.

Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of clinical technology and equipment.


• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in clinical health care practice, education and program planning, development, implementation and evaluation.


• Demonstrated oral, written and presentation skills.


• Demonstrated project management, process re-engineering and organizational skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines.


• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer (PC) and applicable software applications.


• Demonstrated ability to creatively plan and promote new service delivery models.


• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to stakeholders internal and external to the organization.


• Proven ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.


• Demonstrated competence in cultural safety and humility, and experience working with Indigenous communities.


• Demonstrated commitment to learning and self-development.


• Risk awareness and risk management competencies.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC

UHNBC is growing

With the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.


• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.


• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.


• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.


• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.


• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.


• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.


• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.