Come work as a Professional Practice Director, Allied Health - Richmond with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Professional Practice Director, Allied Health - Richmond to join the team at the Richmond Hospital. Reporting to the Professional Practice Executive Director, Allied Health, the Professional Practice Director, Allied Health - Richmond is a member of the PP Leadership Team responsible and accountable for the strategies and leadership of PP for Allied Health within Vancouver Coastal Health. The Director plays an integral part in defining the quality of care processes and creating quality practice environments and liaises, influences, and consults with various stakeholders to promote and advance professional practice, and to enhance the profile of VCH Allied Health within the context of supporting the goals and objectives of VCH and its CoC’s. Apply today to join our team!

As a Professional Practice Director, Allied Health - Richmond with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work in close collaboration with key stakeholders across VCH, and the PP team, they guides the development of professional standards and practice, scope and regulations, supports research activities, and fosters collaboration and problem solving between program and professional staff.
• Provide leadership and expert advice on allied health issues, including resource planning and research, and links with the Clinical Education department and unit/program educators to provide a Professional Practice lens to identify and address learning gaps.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective authority-wide PP policies and strategies in accordance with the VCH vision, values, and strategic directions.
• Develop PP networks to enhance the sharing of knowledge, monitoring of practice trends, identification of opportunities that promotes innovation and partnerships for improvement, and ensuring consistent delivery of quality PP service throughout the CoC.
• Ensure that effective processes are in place to assess practice and credentials of the CoC’s Allied Health professional in compliance with accreditation and professional standards as well as codes of ethics.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of systems and processes to foster sustainability of  Allied Health workforce.
• Provide leadership and expert advice on staffing, skill mix and care delivery approaches through interdisciplinary collaborative practice that promotes patient safety, best practices, improved patient access, and efficient flow of patients across the care continuum.
• Participate in building a practice environment that promotes: a culture of excellence and safety, a culture of respect and collaboration, a culture of accountability, and a culture of mastery and discovery.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to team members using effective management techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, performance management).

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in a allied health profession.
• Eight (8) years’ recent, related clinical and 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 such as College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia.
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities  

• Fosters collaborative and effective working relationships to support professional practice and ongoing development of staff and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• Keeps informed about evolving trends and practices, shares knowledge and supports Allied Health staff to integrate evidence-based practice in the delivery of quality care/services.
• Creates and promotes development of research opportunities to ensure evidence-based practice within an interdisciplinary team-based environment.
• Facilitates, collaborates and negotiates for effective resolution of professional practice issues.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Harleen Dastur-Randhawa, Talent Acquisition Advisor at executivecareers@vch.ca.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.