Clinical Learning and Development Specialist

at  Fraser Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.
We have an exciting Temp Full Time opportunity for a Clinical Learning and Development Specialist to join our team at Central City Tower located in Surrey, B.C.

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.

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.