Ethicist

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS AN ETHICIST WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Ethicist to join the Ethics team.
You will be supporting ethics education, conducting ethics consultations and engaging in policy reviews. You will be primarily working in the central Vancouver and Coastal area but may be required to take on cases in other areas. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• PhD in Health Care Ethics, Philosophy, or Applied Ethics, with relevant experience and/or Fellowship in Ethics or;Master Degree in Ethics or Bioethics with relevant experience and/or Fellowship in Ethics, or; Other Degrees/Professional Designation with relevant experience and/pr Fellowship in Ethics
• For all qualifications categories above, it is preferable to have a minimum of two (2) years’ recent related experience in a clinical setting including previous teaching, writing and/or research in the area of clinical ethics.
• Valid BC Driver’s license, as local area travel requires the use of a vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates ethics knowledge, expertise and delivery
• Demonstrates high quality and differentiated understanding of principle-based, contextual and other contemporary ethics approach
• Possesses expert analytic and information sharing abilities
• Formulates recommendations based on systematic analyses of ethical dilemmas and considering the interdependence of organizational systems and stakeholders
• Possesses awareness of and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety
• Demonstrates initiative and leadership skills in the management of ethical issues, policy input and/or development, review and implementation of a diverse environment
• Possesses effective presentation and teaching skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education programs and materials including on-line and webinar resources
• Responds to the needs of health care, public, and community stakeholders. Fosters collaboration and effective working relationships that promote cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect
• Defines a vision and facilitate, guide, and mentor individuals and groups towards the vision, while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectiveness
• Identifies and implements improvements in work systems and manages resources to ensure that the highest possible level of quality service is achieved within existing financial parameters

Communication

• Possesses advanced communication skills.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing such that messages are understood; understands the essence and subtleties of the communication and the intended audience.
• Demonstrates excellent English writing skills.

Conflict Resolution

• Possesses advanced problem-solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Applies superior conflict management skills and expertise to persuade and negotiate effectively to lead and implement change and/or resolve issues/disputes.

Personal

• Demonstrates ability to work successfully in a team setting and to work independently
• Accepts new initiatives and champions the implementation process amongst team members
• Continuously identifies and implements improvements in work systems and manages resources to ensure that the highest possible level of quality service is achieved within existing financial parameters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize and accomplish objectives
• Demonstrates ability to plan and organize workload activity
• Demonstrates ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management and presentation software applications
• Possesses physical ability to perform the duties of the position

This Role Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of accountabilities, qualifications and competencies required.
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