Senior Leader, Learning & Development – BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Senior Leader, Learning & Development

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

Reporting to the Director, Learning & Development, the Senior Leader, Clinical Education is a leader, an innovator, knowledge translator and change agent accountable for promoting excellence in clinical education, which is critical in order for the agency to meet its mandate to provide specialty care and provincial education leadership. The scope of practice of the Senior Leader is broad and complex working within and across clinical programs at the assigned agencies to provide education leadership for the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of education programs that contribute to the achievement of clinical program/agency/Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) goals and objectives. The Senior Leader works in collaboration with others including Senior Directors of Operations, Vice Presidents, Program Managers, Department/Professional Practice Directors, Chief of Nursing, clinical educators, clinical coordinators, professional practice leaders, advisory committees, relevant stakeholders and external partners to ensure that clinical education programs for students and new and ongoing staff meet current and emerging learning needs and ensure development of appropriate competencies. This role promotes inter-program and interprofessional collaboration and the integration of care, research and education within the assigned clinical programs. This role provides leadership to advance clinical education practice and ensure that education programs and practices are evidence-based, high-quality and supported by available technologies and resources. While the position supports overall clinical education in the assigned programs, a significant focus is on nursing clinical education. The Senior Leader, Clinical Education also is a senior member of the Learning & Development team, and in particular, works with Patient and Family Education managers to integrate patient and family education competencies in the competency framework for staff orientation and development.

What you’ll do

• Provide education leadership, consultation, guidance and support to clinical educators, particularly those new in their roles, on learning needs assessments, curriculum design, materials development, individualized learning strategies, teaching techniques, strategies for on-the-job support of newly hired staff and evaluation of education effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively with program leaders, educators, and staff to identify program and cross-program clinical education needs and priorities, and individually or as leader of a team, plan, implement and evaluate strategies to meet those needs.
• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of competency-based learning models for orientation and continuing education of staff, integrating these with professional practice standards and the performance management process. Responsible for assuring the development and updating of resources to support such education in order to assure staff competency and development.
• Contribute to the overall leadership of New Knowledge & Innovation as a senior member of the team by fostering a climate of continuous learning, participating in the identification of New Knowledge & Innovation goals and objectives and recommending new initiatives to the Director. Collaborate with the Director and other members of the team by providing information regarding current clinical issues and priorities, proposing recommendations which will advance education in a manner consistent with the overall strategic direction of the agency/PHSA as well as current priorities.
• Provide leadership to clinical educators within the agency through coaching, guiding and modeling key behaviors/strategies, encouraging dialogue and problem solving and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to education issues.

What you bring

• Masters Degree in Education (Adult Education, Education Leadership) or Nursing (with Education focus), with a 5 years of solid clinical experience after completion of a BScN. Or equivalent program supplemented by 3-5 years of progressively more senior experience in education program planning and delivery in a health care setting

You will also have:

• Design, develop and implement: learning needs assessments, curriculum, learning materials, a broad repertoire of teaching techniques, practice integration strategies, and evaluation plans.
• Coach others on how to design, develop and implement: learning needs assessments, curriculum, learning materials, a broad repertoire of teaching techniques, and evaluation plans.
• Manage several projects concurrently.
• Lead and guide experienced staff in education matters and speak to clinical education issues with senior staff and PHSA and agency executives. Facilitation of cross-program priority and goal setting, coordinated and collaborative planning and implementation. Innovation and flexibility in the design and delivery of education supporting the use of a variety of delivery formats including distance delivery technologies.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and communicate effectively with others at various levels of the organization and across programs.
• Display an aptitude for progressive, innovative thinking. Application of competency-based education models.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, V6H 2N9

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0800 – 1600

Requisition # 161854E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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