Senior Leader, Learning & Development - BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Provincial Health Services Authority
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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
- 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.).
- 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.
Requisition # 161854E-2414478
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600hrs
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 13-Apr-2024