Clinical Learning and Development Specialist

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Full Time Clinical Learning and Development Specialist  to join our team in Surrey, B.C.

What We're Looking For:
Qualifications: Graduate of an approved clinical health profession with a Master's degree in that health profession or in health administration, education or related field.
Experience: At least five (5) years' recent, related clinical and/or education experience in a complex health care environment including progressive professional practice, education, project management and leadership experience. Current practicing registration with the relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia.
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Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:

The Clinical Learning and Development Specialist works with various internal and external partners to establish Fraser Health as a provincial leader in development, implementation and evaluation of clinical learning programs. Provides leadership in the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical education programs aimed at preparing health care providers for a variety of practice settings, including providing feedback and consultation on related curriculum design. Key activities include program assessment, advice, clinical learning placement planning, and program implementation and evaluation. Accountable to the Leader, works in close collaboration with clinical programs/sites, regional committee/structures, management/operations, practice leaders, external contacts and the Learning Strategy and Innovations team; develops a strong network of partnerships with the goal of promoting and advancing clinical learning and practice at Fraser Health.

Responsibilities

Leads the development of career pathways and clinical learning programs, collaborating with subject matter experts, Professional Practice, Employee Experience, and clinical operations leaders.
Plans for clinical learning capacity for staff and students in collaboration with post secondary institutions and sites.
Provides expertise in clinical learning programs as they relate to Health Human Resources (HRR) strategy and planning; conducts needs assessments and plans, implements and evaluates Fraser Health clinical learning programs, including providing feedback and consultation on related curriculum design, and leading the work of Clinical Nurse Educators and other staff through implementation.
Designs learning strategy for role optimization in collaboration with Fraser Health's Scope of Practice and Regulation Committee, clinical networks and programs.
Oversees and supports projects and initiatives, incorporating change management and knowledge translation considerations.
Oversees specific Learning Strategy and Innovations (LSI) staff as designated and related projects as assigned including the supervision of day-to-day operational work and daily administration of education programs.
Optimizes health human resources utilization by evaluating learning requirements and priorities, scanning clinical environments, and developing clinical learning opportunities necessary to prepare health care providers for a variety of practice settings.
Recommends and leads or contributes to the development of new learning strategies, policies and procedures.
Ensures clinical learning programs are consistent with current practice standards and research; works closely with Professional Practice and clinical networks to confirm that program content supports/endorses best practice and current policies and procedures.
Partners with various internal and external contacts (such as regional clinical networks, Employee Experience, Ministry of Health, other health authorities, post secondary institutions, national/international partners) to conceptualize, develop, deliver, and/or coordinate education programs or clinical learning opportunities that meet Ministry of Health mandates and Fraser Health objectives.
Represents Fraser Health and Learning Strategies and Innovations at various events including educational forums, professional associations, regulatory bodies and external committees.
Supports clinical research to promote the development of clinical knowledge and its application to innovative clinical learning strategies.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved clinical health profession with a Master's degree in that health profession or in health administration, education or related field. A minimum of five (5) years' recent, related clinical and/or education experience in a complex health care environment including progressive professional practice, education, project management and leadership experience. Current practicing registration with the relevant regulatory college or association in British Columbia.

COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities
Knowledge of health care system and provincial educational systems.
Thorough knowledge and experience working with complex health care organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulatory body/association standards.
Ability to exercise initiative, creativity and innovative thinking and is current regarding evolving trends and practices.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and participate effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and write proposals.
Demonstrated knowledge of the interprofessional collaborative.
Excellent organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
Advanced knowledge in planning and facilitating organization change, systems thinking, building collaborative partnerships.
Advanced consultation, facilitation and project management knowledge including program implementation, education, and evaluation.
Proven flexibility with a high level of initiative and self direction.
Demonstrated effective decision-making, critical appraisal and supervision skills.
Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Proficiency in the use of personal computers and related technology using programs such as MS Word, Access, Excel and Power Point.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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