Come work as a Regional Director with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Reporting to the Executive Director of Nurse Practitioners and with a matrix reporting relationship to the Executive Director Indigenous Health.
Implements and promotes policies and practices that advance Indigenous Cultural Safety practices relevant to the strategic direction of the organization. The NP Director guides Indigenous Health NPs to integrate Indigenous knowledge and cultural safety practices into standardization of clinical practice standards, regulations and best practices throughout the organization that is consistent with VCH and the Indigenous Health department’s mission, vision and values.
The Regional Director, Indigenous Health Nurse Practitioner and Primary Care role is responsible and accountable for the leadership of VCH Nurse Practitioners (NPs) within the Indigenous Health Network. Including the strategic planning and leadership; operational oversite and human resource planning; professional development; and collaborates and partners with the Regional Medical Director of Indigenous Health, the VCH Nurse Practitioner Department leadership and the VCH Senior NP Directors to promote safety and quality care. Provides leadership and expert consultative advice on NP scope of practice, resource planning and integration of Indigenous knowledge that will enhance the practice environments and achieve culturally safe care that is effective and efficient.
The Regional NP Director develops Nurse Practitioner policy and standards, and creation of a centre of excellence for Indigenous Nurse Practitioners. The Regional NP Director demonstrates leadership, operational support and direction in the successful development and delivery of Culturally Safe care to patients that is in alignment with both Indigenous practices and with organizational priorities. The NP Director is responsible for ensuring the NPs are delivering high standards of Indigenous patient and family centred care.
As the Regional NP Director with VCH you will:
Education & Experience
Preference given to candidates identifying as Indigenous, including First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.
Role Specific Expertise:
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.
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.
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.
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