Occupational Therapist, Clinical Transformation

Position: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, CLINICAL TRANSFORMATION
Position Summary
Join Safer Care:
Transform Care. Improve Lives. Shape the Future.

Safer Care 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 Safer Care. 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.

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