Coordinator, Resident Wellness Resources - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Coordinator, Resident Wellness Resources:

Primary Purpose:

The Coordinator, Resident Wellness Resources (Non-academic support) is responsible for the non-academic support across the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program.

This position will assist residents in coping with professional and personal challenges they may encounter by providing individual resident support, accommodations, access/referral to counseling, financial advising, student loans and other resources for residents while developing proactive strategies and workshops around health and wellness issues and career transitions.

The position is responsible for providing accurate and timely advice to the Associate Dean, PGME Committee, and Program Directors on continuing and emergent issues with respect to resident wellbeing.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Manager, Postgraduate Medical Education, while taking direction from the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education, this position will establish and maintain professional relationships with various stakeholders including residents, faculty, departments and outside agencies.

The incumbent will work within a team as well as independently.

The position requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while balancing competing deadlines and multiple tasks.

All work is to be in line with applicable accrediting bodies' standards. Some travel within the province is required.

Accountabilities:
Working as part of the Resident Resource Office, this position will hold the following accountabilities:
Wellness and Implementation

Health and wellness program development along the eight dimensions of wellness including but not limited to worklife balance and dealing with financial stress.
Ensure policies, both University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), are followed and upheld with respect to intimidation and harassment.
Provide direction for and access to counseling when residents are coping with stress and fatigue management, adverse events, modified learning plans, academic difficulty, transition, etc.

Non-Academic Support

Understand and provide guidance and support to the residents on PGME policies and procedures. Ensure development and implementation of effective policies, procedures and referral mechanisms related to the accommodation of residents with disabilities, including transmissible diseases. This also includes the implementation of specific actions related to accommodation.
Liaise both internally, provincially, and nationally with stakeholders for evidence of best practice, resources, and tools for implementation.

Resource Coordinator

Maintain an uptodate and comprehensive catalogue of resource materials and information on relevant programs and supports available.
Act as a resource for PGME learners seeking advice or information about resources available on or off campus.
Participate in and act as a resource to committees such as the PGME Committee and Residency Training Committees.

Outreach and Education Role

Design and deliver specific activities for resident wellbeing, such as workshops, using a crossfunctional team which may include the PGME office, different residency programs (Program Directors and Administrators) and other health care professionals and linkages with external agencies such as the SHA, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS),SaskDocs and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA).
Understand SHA and USask health and safety procedures for resident education and guidance.
Develop and disseminate a resident health and education bulletin and an annual report. Identify instances in the academic process where regulations and procedures could be improved.

Liaison and Collaborator Role

Liaise and coordinate with other departments and units within the University, faculty and external agencies that provide support services to residents.
Liaise with other PGME offices across Canada and beyond for evidence of best practices, resources, and tools.
Liaise with other thirdparty organizations where the Residents are members including, but not limited to CPSS, Resident Doctors of Saskatchewan (RDoS), SHA, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) to understand their policies and codes of conduct.
Identify general issues impacting the resident group and liaise with the PGME Committee.

Advisory Role Related to Transitions to Practice

Work with Program Directors, Associate Dean PGME, SaskDocs and CMA and other stakeholders to assist and facilitate entry into independent practice. Ensure that modifications to training are such that the overall standards and objectives of training are met. Work with programs for advice on transitions to practice.

Education:
Master's level training in medical education and working with adults, or a master's l