Practice Consultant

Island Health; Oak Bay; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Practice Consultant to lead analysis, research, and implementation of clinical programs across multiple sites in the Vancouver Island health region.

You will collaborate with directors, managers, and clinical leaders to promote safe, ethical health outcomes and drive quality improvement through evidence-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Master’s level education in a clinical health profession with five years of related clinical experience.
• Current practicing registration with the relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia.
• Strong knowledge of health care system and provincial education systems.
• Ability to develop proposals and document planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and consultation in analysis, evidence use, and knowledge dissemination to plan and evaluate clinical programs.
• Develop and maintain partnerships to promote quality practices and safe patient outcomes.
• Lead initiatives in program management, evaluation, and change facilitation within a health care setting.

Skills

Health care system knowledge

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational planning

Education

Master’s degree in a clinical health profession

Active professional registration

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$46.55 - $66.91

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jul. 2 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff 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, Manager, Lead or Designate, the Practice Consultant provides leadership and consultation in analysis, the use of evidence, knowledge dissemination and synthesis to plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical programs and to support practice activities and initiatives. The Practice Consultant develops a strong network of internal and external partnerships with the goal of promoting and advancing quality practices that result in safe, ethical, quality health outcomes for patients, clients and residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in a relevant clinical health profession, supplemented by a minimum of five (5) years recent, related clinical experience in a complex health care environment including progressive professional practice, education, project management and leadership experience. Current practicing registration with the relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of health care system and provincial educational systems.
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with complex health care organizations.
• Demonstrated innovation and creativity and is current regarding evolving trends and practices.
• Knowledge of adult education principles and performance support concepts supporting learners at the moment of apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and participate effectively in a team environment.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication competencies, written, verbal and non-verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and write proposals and to document planning processes.
• Advanced organizational competencies.
• Advanced competencies in planning and facilitating organizational change, systems thinking, building collaborative partnerships.
• Advanced consultation, facilitation and program management competencies including program implementation and evaluation.
• Proven flexibility with a high level of initiative and self-direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work through complex situations using an evidence-based approach.
• Demonstrated effective decision making skills and critical appraisal skills.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in work priorities/ assignments.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and related technology.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum (based on 1 FTE). Salary placement is between min and midpoint, based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.