Lead, Safercare Implementation

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is looking for a Lead, SaferCare Implementation to provide leadership and coordination of SaferCare initiatives. The role requires a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, focusing on effective implementation of healthcare projects. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including health and dental

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in a large, complex environment.
• Experience with large scale clinical information system implementations.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for SaferCare initiatives.
• Coordinate communication between implementation resources.
• Assist in planning and monitoring project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Health Sciences, or related discipline

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

Position Summary
Northern Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional for our SaferCare Implementation, providing leadership, coordination, and support for the successful rollout of SaferCare initiatives across our facilities.

The Lead, SaferCare Implementation (the Lead) provides leadership, expertise, education, facilitation and coaching to support the development, implementation and operational support of SaferCare implementations across Northern Health. In adherence with guidelines set by Northern Health and the SaferCare project, the Lead works in conjunction with the facility implementation lead, the site champions and the SaferCare implementation team to resolve issues for SaferCare implementation as they arise. The Lead serves as a principle point of contact for all members of the implementation team and the facility implementation lead, enabling the expected outcomes of SaferCare for each site during the sequential implementations of SaferCare across Northern Health.

The Lead, SaferCare implementation coordinates and facilitates communication and connection between implementation resources in a manner that provides both operational support and project level expertise through the entirety of each implementation process including the stabilization phase. The Lead ensures that each SaferCare implementation initiative is provided the support and resources to ensure an effective and safe transition for each site. The Lead assists with planning, implementation and monitoring of project outcomes and works closely with the SaferCare project manager and clinical, medical and IMIT co-leads to ensure an effective and efficient transition.

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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Qualfications
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Health Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline and five (5) years of recent related experience in a large, complex matrix environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with large scale clinical information system implementations.

Skills and Abilities:
• A broad understanding of the healthcare system and healthcare operations planning.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Broad knowledge of project design, methodologies, and developing and managing project strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on and achieve results.
• Demonstrated analytical problem solving to develop progressive, creative and innovative solutions.
• Working knowledge of human resource policies and practices, related legislation and applicable
• collective agreements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and
• recommendations and to consult with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and evaluation principles and resources.
• Knowledge of clinical information systems
• Ability to demonstrate clear understanding of complex systems and skill in bridging issues amongst stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to foster relationships across all levels from both within and external to the organization, including the ability to overcome resistance, develop buy in and coach, mentor and educate.
• Ability to negotiate and influence within a collaborative framework.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
• Knowledge of current health care trends.

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.