Description:
In-hospital Donation Coordinator
BC Transplant
The
only integrated delivery system for organ transplant
services in North America, BC Transplant (BCT) is a
leading comprehensive health care organization responsible
for all aspects of organ donation and transplantation
in BC. As part of the Provincial Health Services Authority,
our impact can be felt in communities across BC where
our specialized health care and outreach services are
touching lives every day.
BC Transplant is an
agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority
(PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected
specialty and province-wide health care services across
BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment
to excellence. These include: Patients first •
Best value • Results matter • Improvements
through knowledge • Open to possibilities.
Organ
Donation in British Columbia is an integral part of
quality end-of-life medical practice. Reporting to
BC Transplant's Director, Organ Donation and Hospital
Development, and working within the host hospital,
the In-hospital Donation Coordinator is responsible
for facilitating all aspects of organ donation. Functioning
as an in-hospital resource, they are integral to the
implementation of an effective donation program within
the hospital setting. Responsibilities include ensuring
the option of donation is offered appropriately to
every BC resident and supporting families through the
donation process, assisting the healthcare provider
team in the management of the deceased donor, and coordinating
many aspects of the donation process including suitability
assessment of organs for transplantation and facilitation
of on-site surgical recovery. As a clinical educator,
they raise awareness of donation issues, provide on-going
education to the hospital community and contribute
to continuous quality improvement
Your Bachelors
degree in a Health Sciences Program is supplemented
by five years of critical care or organ donation experience,
and certification (or equivalent) in the education
of health care professionals. A related designation
as a health care professional (nursing, respiratory
therapy, Physician's Assistant, Nurse Practitioner)
in a critical care setting would be ideal. You bring
demonstrated competence in program planning and implementation
together with an ability to establish effective relationships
with multi-disciplinary stakeholders. This role demands
a collaborative approach and proven ability to build
consensus during complex decision-making. You are a
creative problem-solver, an excellent communicator
and possess exceptional facilitation skills. The ability
to remain composed and focused when dealing with emotionally-charged
issues is required, along with a sensitivity to spiritual
and cultural contexts of care. You must be available
to participate in a 24-hour call rotation which may
be physically demanding.
We invite you to apply
by clicking the 'Apply Online Now' button where you
can register for the first time or enter your Username
and Password in order to re-access your profile on
our system. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.
For more information on
all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit:
http://careers.phsa.caFor
more information about the Agency that you are interested
in, please visit the website at:
www.transplant.bc.caThe
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on
the basis of merit. We encourage applications from
all qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal
peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible
minorities.
