Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. 

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC, working as a Supervisor. Apply today to join our team! 

Join our caring community at Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care Facility located on the UBC campus in Vancouver.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others? Do you value a supportive and collaborative work environment? Purdy Pavilion Long Term Care Facility in Vancouver is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team of healthcare professionals. Enjoy a picturesque work environment surrounded by lush greenery, stunning architecture, and views of the Pacific Ocean.

Thinking about the commute to UBC? We have got your back when it comes to getting to work hassle-free. VCH offers a transit subsidy to part-time and full-time staff to ensure accessibility and convenience of our staff.

As an Occupational Therapist, Supervisor, with VCH you will:

• Coordinate the designated program by supervising at least one other occupational therapist and a total staff of up to three (3) FTEs.
• Establish program priorities, coordinates work assignments, monitor and evaluate designated program outcomes, provide leadership, and clarify practice expectations with staff.
• Act as a clinical resource for members of the team and students by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, provide direct assessment and intervention to resident and maintains resident’s records.
• Coordinate on-going team planning, evaluation and quality improvement activities and participates in approved research, where applicable.
• Participate in and/or leads internal and external committees, meetings and/or corporate initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as an occupational therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Three (3) years’ recent related clinical occupational therapy experience including one (1) year experience in a supervisory/leadership role in the designated clinical area, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to long term care
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a resident centred model of care
• Broad knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BCstandards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, direction, and clinical guidance to others in a team-based environment.
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a risk management approach and ethical decision-making principles to complex health situations.
• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Working knowledge of the principles of adult learning and group dynamics.
• Working knowledge of facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated teaching/training skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prescribe and/or recommend a variety of rehabilitation equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and to use a cooperative approach to program delivery.
• Ability to deal with others tactfully, effectively, and respectfully.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

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


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.