Professional Practice Coordinator, Social Work – BC Children’s Hospital

Job title: Professional Practice Coordinator, Social Work – BC Children’s Hospital

Job description:

• Plan, implement and evaluate Social Work services delivery for designated patient care areas across all sites through methods such as identifying service gaps or recommending changes to improve service delivery to Professional practice leader & Program Leaders.
• Coordinate and facilitate rearrangement of assignments to provide coverage in cases of unplanned staff absences or unusual workload; provide guidance and trouble-shooting of staffing/scheduling issues and workload assessment and consult with Program Manager(s), Professional Practice Leader, schedulers or other team members to maintain coverage of designated service areas with appropriately trained discipline staff.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities for the discipline. Identify staffing needs and works with the Professional Practice Leader and Program Leaders in the recruitment, orientation and monitoring of discipline staff, including casuals.
• In collaboration with clerical support and centralized scheduling office, and in consultation with program leaders, schedule and coordinate work assignments, determine and manage day to day staffing levels, review vacation schedules, and calls in relief staff.
• Provide input to the Professional Practice Leader regarding performance planning and coaching of designated staff and acts as a clinical mentor and coach. Ensure that clinical supervision to staff is provided as required and to meet regulatory and collective agreement requirements.

What you bring

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a recognized University.
• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Four (4) years recent related experience in a health care setting preferably with pediatric/women’s health care, including previous administrative and leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

You Have

• Comprehensive knowledge of Social Work theory and practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and regulations for Social Work as established by the Board of Registration.
• Demonstrated ability to identify learning needs, teach, coach and provide clinical information and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in issues of conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, work direction and training.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and to deal effectively with co-workers, physicians, other health care professionals, clients and their families, and external agencies.

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 province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house 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.
• Annual statutory holidays (12) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Flexible work options including flextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Temporary, Full-Time (Until July 18, 2022)
$45.08 to $56.36 per hour
4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1​
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition Number: 109939

What we do

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of July 11, 2021. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.

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About PHSA

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Expected salary: $45.08 – 56.36 per hour

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job date: Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:43:58 GMT

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