Manager, Professional Practice - (220090)

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Manager to lead professional standards and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a health-related field and extensive management experience. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement and alignment with organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to work in a complex health care environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of management experience in a complex health care environment.
• Current registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in professional standards and strategic planning.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel as required by the position.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in a health-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.