OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, CLINICAL TRANSFORMATION

Position Summary
Join SaferCare: Transform Care. Improve Lives. Shape the Future.

SaferCare is Northern Health’s multi-year clinical quality improvement and digital transformation initiative—and a key strategic priority. This work is transforming how hospital-based care is delivered across the North by putting patients first and empowering care teams with modern digital tools and real-time information.
If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by innovation, and ready to help build safer, smarter healthcare, we invite you to be part of this system-wide transformation.

Join Northern Health. Join SaferCare. Build the future of care.

Role Description
Under the direction of the Manager or designate and aligned with Northern Health’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities, the Occupational Therapist, Clinical Transformation supports designated units through in-person education for Safer Care and Clinical Documentation Activation. As part of the Clinical Transformation Team (CTT), the role provides clinical support before, during, and after Safer Care activation in acute facilities.

The Occupational Therapist leads and participates in learning sessions, workflow reviews, and skill building activities, and attends Safer Care Readiness meetings to share updates and resources with clinical teams. This position helps acute care teams prepare for go live by supporting clinicians, tracking and escalating issues, assisting with workload, and troubleshooting alongside the Safer Care team. The role collaborates with clinical teams and leaders to offer guidance on new features and changes to program workflows.
Travel to various Acute Care Sites based on operational need may be a requirement of this position. If applicable, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Northern Health in accordance with the service assignment, and the incumbent must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Ksyen Regional Hospital
The new Ksyen Regional Hospital welcomed its first patients on November 24, 2024. More than double the size of the previous hospital, the facility features 82 beds, private rooms, and is a centre for trauma services, orthopedic surgeries, pathology, radiology, clinical support, and pharmacy services. The hospital is also a training site for medical students in the Northern Medical Program.

Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out Terrace where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
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Qualfications
•Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.
• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience in occupational therapy.
• Experience working with computer applications in the delivery of patient care.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to deal effectively with members of the health care team.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, and teaching skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Knowledge of the resources and support services required for the development of clinical order sets.
• Ability to demonstrate techniques.
• Experience participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.