Transfusion Practice Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - PHSA

PHSA

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Transfusion Practice Coordinator
PHSA Corporate

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA.

As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Lead, Business Operations Quality & Utilization Management, the Transfusion Practice Coordinator, is responsible for leading projects, activities, and best practice initiatives to strengthen clinical transfusion safety across the province.

This role collaborates with leaders and stakeholders including transfusion medicine clinical and technical professionals and physicians at both the provincial and national level.

The coordinator will represent PBCO on local and provincial committees related to transfusion safety.

What you'll do

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 evidencebased, patientcentered 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 evidencebased 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 problemsolving 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.

What you bring

Qualifications:

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.

Skills & Knowledge

Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide 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 inhouse 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.
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