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Our health care professionals are among the best compensated in Canada, with access to training and career development opportunities to help them grow in their chosen fields.

Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Infant, Child & Youth Programs is responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of a broad spectrum of community and home based programs that emphasize health promotion and prevention strategies. As an active member of the Community Health Area management team, the incumbent will work within a population health framework and will lead a multidisciplinary staff in the delivery of quality services that address the health issues of infants, children, and youth as well as increases the capacity of the local community to meet local needs.QUALIFICATIONS:Masters Degree in a relevant health discipline or related field, and- Seven years of recent experience in health planning and administration or an equivalent combination of education, and experience.- Demonstrated experience in introducing and managing organizational change.- Proven commitment to health reform.- Proven leadership skills in program development and evaluation, the supervision of staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.- Thorough knowledge of the service provider principles and practices.- Thorough knowledge of community development and public involvement strategies.- Demonstrated commitment to consumer driven care, health promotion, health reform and an employee involvement workplace.- Strong supervisory and management skills.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Strong background in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships.- Experience utilizing a variety of problem solving and dispute resolution strategies.Qualified applicants only please submit a resume and covering letter quoting competition #29289-kma.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Reporting to the Director, the Manager, Adult and Older Adult Program will be responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of a broad spectrum of community and home based programs including clinical and primary care services as well as health promotion and preventative approaches to care. As an active member of the Community Health Area management team, the incumbent will work within a population health framework and will lead a multidisciplinary staff in the delivery of quality services that address the health issues of adults and older adults, as well as increase the capacity of the local community to meet local needs.QUALIFICATIONS:-Masters Degree in a relevant health discipline or related field. -Seven years of recent experience in health planning and administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.-Demonstrated experience in introducing and managing organizational change.-Proven commitment to health reform.-Proven leadership skills in program development and evaluation, the supervision of staff and managing multidisciplinary teams.-Thorough knowledge of the service provider principles and practices.-Thorough knowledge of community development and public involvement strategies.-Demonstrated commitment to consumer driven care, health promotion, health reform and an employee involvement workplace.-Strong supervisory and management skills.-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.-Strong background in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships.-Experience utilizing a variety of problem solving and dispute resolution strategies.Qualified applicants only please submit a resume and covering letter quoting competition #028637-kma.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Our health care professionals are among the best compensated in Canada, with access to training and career development opportunities to help them grow in their chosen fields.

Reporting to the designated Regional Manager of Employee Learning & Development, the Learning & Development Regional Advisor is responsible for leading organizational and people development strategies across Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Supports strategic planning initiatives through needs/performance/competency assessment, root cause analysis, problem solving, change management, education and training, process design, group facilitation and project management. Participates up front in planning processes and interventions involving structural, workforce and skill mix changes to provide learning and development consultation and advice to management on a variety of strategic initiatives. Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs and training modules using a variety of learning modalities, and facilitates workplace interventions within HSDAs, the Acute, Community, and Primary Health Care Networks, and the Corporate Areas. Primary interactions are with managers/directors, staff and physicians at all levels throughout the health authority as well as with students, contracted service providers, the public and volunteers.QUALIFICATIONS:Masters Degree in a related field plus five (5) years of recent, related experience in organizational and people development or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Affiliation with an appropriate professional association is desirable. - Applies comprehensive knowledge and skill in educational theory, research, technology and related best practices as well as an understanding of health care disciplines and networking abilities to support and enhance educational practices.- Uses superior group facilitation, team building, negotiating, conflict resolution skills and an interactive teaching style to engage learners with a variety of different learning styles and facilitate critical thinking and problem resolution.- Fosters creativity and innovation in strategic planning involving learning and development and in the development of teaching and learning strategies.- Applies superior written communication abilities and proficient computer skills in the design and composition of creative high quality, interactive learning materials. - Superior process design and project management abilities applied in the design and development of learning and development initiatives.Qualified applicants only please submit a resume and covering letter quoting competition #025898-kma.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Job Title: Patient Services Manager - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit Work Site: VGH 12th & Oak Status: Regular Full-Time - Permanent Reference#: 029645 JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Director, and in co-management with the Medical Manager(s), is accountable for the effective and efficient functioning of a clinical program/unit. The Patient Services Manager is co-responsible for providing leadership and direction for the operations management, utilization and risk management, and quality improvement of the clinical program/unit. He/she plays a critical role in linking his/her portfolio with community health services to address the ongoing issues/needs of clients and their families and to ensure a smooth transition from the acute care environment to appropriate community health services. In addition to leading an inter-disciplinary team, works as a team player with colleagues and co-workers and in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve excellence in client and family centered care, education and research within a complex multi-site environment that extends to the community.QUALIFICATIONS:Baccalaureate (Masters preferred) in a relevant health care profession supplemented with leadership and business management courses as well as seven (7) to ten (10) year´s recent, related clinical and progressive leadership experience, including direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current registration/membership with a recognized professional association. Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community. Basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized patient care information system required.• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and evaluate clinical programs considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships and service potential within a complex environment.• Understands available resources for program/unit and keeps quality in the forefront of all resource utilization decisions; provides feedback and detailed analysis on budget variances, and makes recommendations for corrective action.• Facilitates, collaborates and negotiates for effective resolution of human resource issues.• Fosters collaborative working relationships to support the professional practice and ongoing development of staff.• Promotes development of clinical research opportunities to ensure evidence-based practice within an interdisciplinary team-based environment.Qualified applicants only please submit a resume and covering letter quoting competition #029645-kma.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Our health care professionals are among the best compensated in Canada, with access to training and career development opportunities to help them grow in their chosen fields.

Job Title: Patient Services Manager - Emergency Department Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) Status: Regular Full-Time - Permanent Reference#: 025405 As VGH is the quaternary referral centre for the province of BC, the Emergency Department (ED) sees a wide range of patients requiring specialized care including trauma, burns, and spinal cord injury. The ED has many specialized care providers who work collaboratively to provide the best patient care possible. These care providers include Emergency trained physicians and nurses, geriatric and psychiatric triage nurses, care management leaders, social workers, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, and clinical pharmacists. The ED is proud to have recently introduced its first Emergency Nurse Practitioner to the health care team.The Patient Services Manager has a critical role in leading this complex, dynamic and exciting team.Join our team and become a part of something great!JOB SUMMARY:Reporting to the Director, and in co-management with the Medical Manager(s), is accountable for the effective and efficient functioning of a clinical program/unit. The Patient Services Manager is co-responsible for providing leadership and direction for the operations management, utilization and risk management, and quality improvement of the clinical program/unit. He/she plays a critical role in linking his/her portfolio with community health services to address the ongoing issues/needs of clients and their families and to ensure a smooth transition from the acute care environment to appropriate community health services. In addition to leading an inter-disciplinary team, works as a team player with colleagues and co-workers and in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve excellence in client and family centred care, education and research within a complex multi-site environment that extends to the community.QUALIFICATIONS:Baccalaureate (Masters preferred) in a relevant health care profession supplemented with leadership and business management courses as well as seven (7) to ten (10) year´s recent, related clinical and progressive leadership experience, including direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current registration/membership with a recognized professional association. Excellent communication skills to function within a complex interdisciplinary environment including ability to communicate with the physician community. Basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized patient care information system required.- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and evaluate clinical programs considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships and service potential within a complex environment.- Understands available resources for program/unit and keeps quality in the forefront of all resource utilization decisions; provides feedback and detailed analysis on budget variances, and makes recommendations for corrective action.- Facilitates, collaborates and negotiates for effective resolution of human resource issues.- Fosters collaborative working relationships to support the professional practice and ongoing development of staff.- Promotes development of clinical research opportunities to ensure evidence-based practice within an interdisciplinary team-based environment.Qualified applicants only please submit a resume and covering letter quoting competition #025405-kma.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Job Title: Activity Worker III Work Site: St. Marys Hospital Status: Temporary Full-Time - Temporary-With End Date Start date: NOV 30, 2009 to NOV 29, 2010 or until return of incumbent Salary:$22.96 per hourHours: 0900-1700Reference#: 030062 JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client/resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, position works effectively with multidisciplinary team members and the residents family and uses creativity to plan, develop and implement activity programs based on assessed needs and cognitive abilities of residents. Sets up a calendar of events/activities and demonstrates and teaches the techniques of related activities. Communicates with external agencies for information and program resources. Transports residents to and from events/activities, accompanies residents on outings, coordinates transportation and assists residents with practicing daily living skills. Reports relevant observations of resident progress and behaviours to Resident Care Coordinator/delegate and/or other healthcare staff. Provides direction to volunteers, organizes equipment and supplies for activities, maintains an established inventory of supplies and ensures a safe work environment.QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Graduation from a recognized recreational program plus one (1) years recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 4 Drivers License (unrestricted).Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to teach.Ability to supervise.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Our health care professionals are among the best compensated in Canada, with access to training and career development opportunities to help them grow in their chosen fields.

Job Title: Clinical Practice Leader Adult & Older Adult Programs Work Site: 520 West 6th Status: Regular Part Time (0.80) Reference#: 028636 JOB SUMMARY:Reporting operationally to the Director, Vancouver Community (VC), the Clinical Practice Leader, Adult & Older Adult Programs is responsible for providing leadership and expert advice in the area of nursing, including resource planning and research, as well as professional development. As an expert advanced practice nurse, the Clinical Practice Leader receives direction and reports on professional matters to the Professional Practice Director, VC. Works with colleagues and co-workers to achieve excellence in the delivery of nursing care to the adult/older adult population. Leads in the planning, development and implementation of clinical policies and programs designed for improving the quality of adult/older adult services. Responsible for specialty specific standards of practice, stays current with literature on nursing practice and promotes the advancement of a research and theory based autonomous practice of nursing. Assumes a leadership role in advancing the practice of nursing through education, communication, research and support for quality and utilization initiatives. Facilitates services across the continuum of care collaborating with acute and residential care partners. The Clinical Practice Leader supervises the central Adult Older Adult Educator and provides leadership and expert consultation to the VC Wound clinicians, staff, patients/clients and families/significant others. The Clinical Practice Leader works collaboratively with Operations Directors, Medical Directors, Program Managers, Nurse Clinicians, nurses and others members of the interdisciplinary team.QUALIFICATIONS:Masters degree in Nursing with a major in the designated clinical specialty or equivalent plus current registration with the Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia. A minimum of five (5) years recent related clinical experience with a focus in adult/older adult care and in a progressive leadership role and membership in provincial, national and/or international professional association(s) related to clinical specialty preferred.Competencies:Refer to the VCH enabling competencies for Professional Practitioner positions.ROLE SPECIFIC EXPERTISE:- Effectively collaborates to build relationships that promote the achievement of cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.- Professionally consults to enable the successful sharing of expertise with caregivers, patients/clients, families/significant others and other members of the public.- Proficiently provides and vigilantly evaluates education/orientation on complex advanced practices and abilities to ensure skills levels are acquired or maintained by team members to meet overall practice standards and hospice palliative care standards.- Skillfully, and in consultation with academic institutions and professional bodies, identifies/develops discipline specific standards for teaching and education.- Utilizes expert acute clinical evaluation skills to assess needs of the patient/client and their families/significant others.- Collaboratively leads in the identification, planning and implementation of ongoing activities to support research initiatives.- Exhibits advanced verbal, written and technological communication and presentation skills when disseminating information/advice and/or promoting the use of research findings. - Applies knowledge of a wide range of cross-cultural and diversity issues within a health care environment.Qualified applicants only please submit a resume and covering letter quoting competition #028683-kma.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.(Internal competition closes July 17, 2009. Internal applications received after this date will be considered as late applications.)Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health

Job Title: Community Health Worker 2 Work Site: Home Support - Powell River & Texada Island Status: Casual (on-call) Start Date: As Soon as Possible Salary: $18.39 - $20.11 per hour Hours: various hours Reference#: 028626 JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Community Health Worker 2 works under the direction of the Supervisor/Coordinator/Manager or delegate to provide home support services to clients. Assists clients with the activities of daily living within varied settings to promote maximum independence; observes and documents on clients health condition and environment, reports significant and unsafe observations and provides support and guidance. Provides input and feedback in the care planning process, assists in meeting the nutritional and elimination needs of clients, and performs delegated tasks under the Transfer of Function guidelines for clients in specific situations for which training has been provided.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 10, graduation from a recognized Home Support/Resident Care Aide program.***Valid Class V BC Drivers License. Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.***Home management skills.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.Ability to operate related equipment.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally in writing.Ability to organize and prioritize.Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Our health care professionals are among the best compensated in Canada, with access to training and career development opportunities to help them grow in their chosen fields.

ACTIVITY WORKER/DRIVER Job Type: Full Time Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Job Category: Healthcare Support, Recreation, Driving Industry: Healthcare Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Sep 16, 2009 Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BCs largest hospital and one of Canadas largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver. Job Title: Activity Worker/Driver Work Site: Dogwood Lodge, Vancouver Status: Temporary Full-Time - Indefinite Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: $21.94 per hour Hours: 0900-1700 Reference#: 026412 JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client/resident and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Activity Worker works under general supervision and in cooperation with multi-disciplinary team members to carry out established activity programs. Responsibilities include organizing activities, transporting clients/residents to and from excursions, accompanying clients/residents on outings and coordinating portering, demonstrating and teaching activity techniques, and assisting clients/residents with practicing daily living skills. Reports relevant observations of client/resident progress and behaviours to Therapist and/or other healthcare staff, provides direction to volunteers, organizes equipment and supplies for activities, ensures a safe work environment and maintains established inventory of supplies.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two (2) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid Class 4 drivers license (unrestricted).Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility to organize work.Ability to teach.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

HEALTH RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR 1 (TRAUMA) - TFT Job Type: Full Time Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Job Category: Healthcare Support Industry: Healthcare Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Sep 15, 2009 Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BCs largest hospital and one of Canada´s largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver.Job Title: Health Records Administrator 1 (Trauma) Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital Status: Temporary Full-Time (1.00 FTE) Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: $24.31 - $30.3 per hour Hours: 0800-1600 Reference#: 029426 JOB SUMMARY:Practices in accordance with the established standards of professional practice as well as within the context of a client and family centred care model and the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health, and the BC Trauma Registry. Working within a team based environment, performs interpretation, abstraction and codification of data and assists in the operation and maintenance of the Trauma Registry for designated acute care facilities. Duties include interpreting and abstracting data, scoring data by injury, entering data into computer, compiling statistical data, performing statistical analysis, generating a variety of reports as directed, communicating with internal and external personnel regarding data retrieval and interpretation, processing approved release of data requests, providing input into the review and revision of policies and procedures, and participating on various committees and in designated projects as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Graduate from an approved Health Record Administrator or Health Record Practitioner diploma program, successful completion of the Canadian College of Health Record Administrators examination at the Certificate level plus one (1) years recent, related experience including data interpretation, analysis and coding in an acute care setting or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid motor vehicle Drivers License for the Province of British Columbia and access to a personal car is required for local area travel.Knowledge & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and Injury Severity Scoring.Broad knowledge of Canadian Institute of Health Information coding and abstracting systems including the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) and the Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI) currently utilized in BC.Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology terminology and disease processes.Demonstrated ability in use of advanced computerized databases and related equipment and software applications such as Windows, MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint, report writers, relational databases, and statistical analysis. Demonstrated ability to analyze and present data effectively. Demonstrated ability to develop policy and procedure protocols and manuals.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work.Demonstrated ability to work independently, and in collaboration with others.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with others.Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.