Chief Clinical Planner

Come work as a Chief Clinical Planner with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

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Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Chief Clinical Planner to join the team.

Reporting to the Vice President, Vancouver Community and the Executive and Project Steering Committees, the Chief Clinical Planner works in partnership with the Chief Project Officer in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the major redevelopment & expansion project(s) in Vancouver Community, as well as other redevelopment and capital projects across the designated portfolio area. The Chief Clinical Planner is responsible for leading and directing the clinical facilities & infrastructure planning, capital project design, and ensures essential elements are effectively resourced and services are optimized to support overall care delivery needs. This includes integrating clinical support service components such as Facilities, Clinical Equipment, and IT, as well as managing space requirements in functional programs and master plans to guide the clinical aspects of new construction.

The Chief Clinical Planner for Vancouver Community, is responsible for coordinating strategic project and operational planning through collaboration with internal and external interest holders, public and private partners, medical staff, Infrastructure BC, Ministry of Health, clinical leadership teams, consultant teams, senior leadership, and community representatives. The Chief Clinical Planner works in a collaborative dyadic partnership with the Chief Project Officer ensuring that major planning streams align with the Vancouver Coastal Health redevelopment strategy, integrating medical best practices into project blueprints, encompassing everything from optimal patient flow and infection control measures to state-of-the-art medical technology integration. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Apply today to join our team!

As a Chief Clinical Planner with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will :

• Partner with the Chief Project Officer, other facilities project leadership, Clinical Programs, Clinical Support Departments, and the Senior Operations and Medical Leadership teams to lead and integrate all clinical project planning for major redevelopment.
• Work in collaboration with Operations, Vice Presidents, Clinical Operations and Chief Project Officer to provide strategic direction and oversight for healthcare infrastructure projects. Work with senor leadership teams to incorporate organizational strategic renewal opportunities and new initiatives into planning processes.
• Lead the assessment of clinical needs and translate them into infrastructure requirements, ensuring that the design and construction plans meet the healthcare delivery objectives. Collaborate within Infrastructure BC Alliance framework to integrate clinical space requirements into functional programs and master plans, guiding the design development from a clinical perspective.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, professional practice and operations teams of to identify program and service requirements; review and integrate service delivery models, clinical standards, and operational guidelines for each assigned clinical service.
• Oversee and direct the clinical planning of programs / services during planning and construction phases; resolve interdependencies and conflicts and ensure project tracking to budget and alignment with strategies.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with operational leadership to understand issues and evaluate alternative solutions and strategies. Engage with User Groups and organization professionals to seek input at all stages of the project.
• Work closely with the Chief Project Officer to report and inform the Executive Management (Executive Steering Committee, Finance and Audit Committee executives) and the Ministry of Health on project status, interdependencies, and risk management assessments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge & Abilities

Closing Statement

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Orlando Cerrato, Manager, Executive Talent Acquisition at .

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH ?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and / or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.