Salary
: The salary range for this position is CAD $54.16/Hr. - CAD $77.86/Hr.Summary:

• Developing policies and procedures
• Creating educational resources
• Managing complex case coordination
• Identifying and mitigating organizational risks related to MAi D
• Ensuring alignment with PHC’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Collaborating with the Board and other stakeholder

• Collaborating with clinical ethicists
• Participating in the development of ethics briefing notes
• Facilitating organizational ethics consultations
• Supporting ethics fellow education
• Leading planning processes for the MAi D response portfolio and Ethics Services

What You Bring:

• Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Clinical Counselling, Nursing, or a related discipline
• Supplemented by seven (7) to ten (10) years of recent, related experience in progressively senior clinical management/leadership roles within a large academic health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Current registration with the appropriate professional or licensing body, as applicable

• Extensive knowledge of Medical Assistance in Dying legislation, Catholic moral tradition, and ethical issues in a health care setting.
• Strong understanding of end-of-life medical, psychosocial, and spiritual issues, along with familiarity with PHC and BC health care services.
• Experience navigating complex clinical and social dynamics, with a focus on collaboration and change management.
• Proficient in adult education, training design, and excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in relevant software applications, including Excel and Share Point, and familiarity with clinical information systems.

What We Offer:

• Policy Development: Develops policies and strategies to ensure an integrated and sustainable program that aligns with the organization's vision, values, and strategic direction.
• Risk Management: Responds to, manages, and mitigates risks related to PHC's MAi D Response, conducting independent risk assessments. Advises the PHC Board, Senior Leadership team, CEO, Providence Living, and Providence Health Society on critical MAi D cases.
• Operational Framework: Enables an operational framework for clinical and operational teams, fostering collaborative partnerships that support patients, best practices, and improved access to end-of-life services.
• Practice Support: Provides practice support and team information, including liaison and debriefing around MAi D response case management.
• Clinical and Educational Programs: Develops, implements, and evaluates clinical and educational programs related to care delivery for those inquiring about or requesting MAi D.
• Quality Improvement Initiatives: Leads innovative quality improvement initiatives that promote evidence-based best practices across the organization, enhancing value for patients, clinicians, and the public.
• Leadership and Direction: Provides overall leadership for operational and clinical staff, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and the Health Ethics Guide.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Fosters strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to share knowledge, monitor trends, and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Communication Planning: Leads strategic communication planning for the program, ensuring consistent messaging both internally and externally. Acts as a liaison between provincial and organizational stakeholders.
• Reporting: Reports to the Board, Society, and their subcommittees on matters related to MAi D Response, including quality metrics

• Resource Identification: Identifies resources and develops educational opportunities, including "Ethics for Lunch" sessions, the Annual Ethics Conference, biannual Ethics Seminars, and formal clinician training sessions.
• Planning and Evaluation: Directs planning processes for Ethics Services, including monitoring and evaluating the needs of patients, residents, staff, and volunteers. Collaborates with community resources and program leaders.
• Project Coordination: Leads project coordination and implements practice changes, while coordinating the reporting and evaluation of MAi D and Ethics Services through data analysis.
• Research Participation: Participates in ethics research activities, briefing note development, and organizational ethics consultations.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with various departments and teams to monitor the quality and effectiveness of Ethics Services.
• Process Improvements: Engages team members in clinical ethics process improvements as requested by the Director.
• Meetings Representation: Leads and attends internal and external meetings on related matters.
• Additional Duties: Performs other related duties as required