Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Regional Lead, Research and Knowledge Translation, Long-Term Care to join Northern Health.

In accordance with the established vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of the organization, the Regional Lead, Research & Knowledge Translation, Long-Term Care (LTC) works in partnership across the organization to lead, cultivate, and facilitate a range of quality improvement, research, and knowledge translation activities, in the LTC sector, aligning with the BC Long-Term Care Quality Framework. The Lead is an advocate and active role model for scholarly practice, raising the profile and engagement of research, evidence-informed practice/decision-making, and knowledge translation in our geographic area. The Lead services the LTC sector in Northern Health (NH) broadly by supporting individuals and teams, within and across NH, through the provision of mentorship, guidance, support, and expertise in research and research-related activities and functions as an expert and liaison to the research community provincially and nationally. The incumbent is a member of a provincial team (the LTC-Quality initiative) working with colleagues in similar roles in other health regions. The Lead is responsible for supervising and managing research-related (funded and unfunded) activities; promoting collaborative partnerships; assisting in the development of policy, procedures, and guidelines; and working with other Health Authorities in BC to capitalize on province-wide research, quality and knowledge translation opportunities.


The salary range for this position is $90,770 (min) to $113,462 (midpoint) to $130,481 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with a focus on clinical practice within a health care discipline or social science field;
• Subject matter expert in quality improvement and research methodologies;
• Five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in quality/process improvement and education - preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to guide, coach, teach, and promote a learning environment and continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of research methods, theory, and practice.
• Experience in knowledge translation initiatives
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare research priorities and current healthcare issues
• Ability to foster innovation throughout complex organizations.
• Ability to see connections between issues, events and data points and to think clearly around complex systems, bridging community issues and regional and provincial activities.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage diverse groups and individuals through change initiatives and be able to resolve issues that arise throughout the process.
• Superior small and large group facilitation skills and individual coaching skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaborative partnerships using a team approach.
• High level of motivation with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong organizational skills and experience in project management; ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop presentation graphics and spreadsheets.
• Ability and willingness to travel.


Where you will be working:
Community:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

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