Professional Practice Coordinator

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Professional Practice Co-ordinator to support various corporate programs and improve project management within a collaborative environment. This temporary role requires initiating, planning, and monitoring projects while liaising between educational institutions and the hospital to enhance the healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated ability to manage project performance and maintain communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical and non-clinical learners within the Professional Learner Program.
• Manage project performance including tracking metrics and preparing reports.
• Facilitate new learner orientation sessions and organize educational opportunities.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Initiative

Education

Post-secondary diploma

Master’s Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSPNet

Job description

Work Type: Professional Practice Co-ordinator (PPC) - Temporary Full Time 12 months

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Professional Practice at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) the Professional Practice Co-ordinator role provides support to Professional Practice and collaborates with several Corporate Programs, including Human Resources, Organizational Development, Digital Learning and Collaborative Practice. The PPC is also responsible for coordinating clinical and non-clinical learners within the Professional Learner Program, liaising with our academic partners as well as support of Ministry of Health Programs related to regulated health human resources managed by Professional Practice.

Responsibilities

The PPC will work with internal and external stakeholders as required on various projects. The PPC will attain a detailed understanding of assigned projects including initiation, planning, execution, evaluation and follow up. This work may include exploration of challenges, providing recommendations, and working with stakeholders and organization partners to define or redefine local or system processes, identify gaps and necessary resources to achieve goals. The PPC will organize, debrief and apprise team members related to project work. They will also manage and monitor project performance including spreadsheets, process maps, issues, action items, and escalation processes. The PPC will be required to review deliverables and track progress, and prepare status reports, inclusive of metrics as well as prepare and participate in the delivery of presentations to organizational partners, stakeholders and teams.

The PPC is responsible for the collection and handling of confidential information between the educational institutions and the hospital. The PPC role also includes other duties such as facilitating new learner orientation sessions, organizing and facilitating community activities as well as internal and external corporate educational opportunities.

Position Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master’s Degree in relevant field an asset
• PMP certification or project management experience in health care an asset;
• 2 to 3 years relevant experience, preferably in a healthcare institution
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with HSPNet an asset
• Effective planning and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to set priorities
• Ability to assume responsibility and demonstrate initiative in the coordination of information from multiple sources
• Proven accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to foster good working relationships
  
  

Preferred Requirements

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.