Rehab Specialist-ft Reg Stroke

**Ref# 24NON038**

**1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Rehabilitation Specialist**

**Regional Stroke Strategy Centre**

Regional Stroke Rehabilitation and Community lead for Northwestern Ontario. This position leads and facilitates

quality improvement, the promotion, facilitation and implementation of best practices, and leads or participates in

local, regional and provincial committees and research.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
Minimum four (4) year Bachelor's Degree in an allied health‑related field (example: Occupational Therapy,

Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Dietician, Social Work, Kinesiology), from an accredited university

Minimum of five (5) years' experience working in a health care environment in an allied health care role

Skills/Abilities:
*Knowledge of the Northwest's population health status and health care continuum of care including the region's

unique Indigenous landscape.

*Understanding of current health system governance and structures (example OH: CorHealth mandate).

systems theory, change management, capacity development, and community mobilization.

*Demonstrated project management skills related to tracking costs, dissemination of health‑related research and

evaluation methodologies, and ability to transfer and translate to policies, processes and knowledge with and for

stakeholders.

*Sound knowledge of Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations (CSBPR) and Quality‑Based Procedures for

Stroke Care with a focus on rehabilitation practices and stroke transitions of care.

*Experience in, and sensitivity to, complexities of rehabilitation in various settings (hospital, community, long‑term

care, home care locally and in rural and remote communities) including funding, differing mandates/cultures of

organizations and professions, system issues and challenges.

*Demonstrated leadership, networking and conflict resolution skills.

*Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.

*Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue

improvement.

*Demonstrated excellent proficiency in software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and EMRs.

*Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal (e.g. presentations, report

generation and proposal writing).

*Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.

Assets:
*Master's Degree from an accredited university is considered an asset

*Recent clinical experience working in a hospital and/or long‑term care and/or within the community with a focus on

neuroscience and/or stroke

*Prior authorship on research studies

*Training, experience and utilization of methodologies for process improvement

*This position may require regional travel occasionally (under 5 times per year)

*This position may require provincial travel 1 time per year

Salary Range: $45.622 to 53.672

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.

**Our Mission**: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.

**Our Vision**: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

**Our Values**: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on **Friday, 10 May, 2024**.

website.

Posted: May 3, 2024

NON UNION