Transfusion Practice Coordinator

• Leads processes and planning initiatives aimed at transfusion safety in collaboration with provincial stakeholders; provides expert consultation on transfusion practices and delivery of education; develops, monitors, and evaluates resources for providers; and participates in internal, local, provincial, and national committees and projects.
• Promotes evidence-based, patient-centered practice and shares knowledge about current research and literature to advance the quality and consistency of transfusion safety. Scans the environment and the literature to identify emerging practice trends and supports knowledge translation and exchange though interdisciplinary local and provincial partnerships.
• Leads and coordinates projects and committees including managing timelines, deliverables, and financial reporting.
• Actively engages and consults with professional disciplines at all levels of the organization and beyond the Health Authority. Provides provincial leadership including chairing the Provincial Nursing Resource Group (NRG).
• Utilizes a provincial perspective to identify areas and opportunities for evidence-based education and improved transfusion safety through networking, collaboration, and assessment of needs.
• Establishes opportunities to create partnerships and develop formal relationships with provincial stakeholders and partners to support the planning and implementation of provincial priorities. Uses creativity and problem-solving to resolve issues with respect to competing priorities with an emphasis on facilitating productive relationships.
• Supports the development of clinical practice guidelines and practice support tools relevant to transfusion safety with consideration for the continuum from acute to community in conjunction with clinical leadership and provincial partners as appropriate. Participates in evaluations of outreach education initiatives.

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Masters preferred, including a minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience with a preference for transfusion experience.
• Demonstrated ability in developing adult education tools and documents. Demonstrated ability in leading change, inspiring and engaging others and promoting innovation. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and participation and supportive of the learning of others. Uses evidence based knowledge to guide practice. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, both internal and external to the PHSA. Flexibility to travel provincially and nationally.

• 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.).

• 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.

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