Vice President, Professional Practice, Quality, Learning and Research

Fraser Health (FH) is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. The Fraser region is home to 32 First Nations communities and 6 Métis Chartered communities. Our team of nearly 48,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: better health, best in health care.

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Victoria Lee, the Vice President (VP) of Professional Practice, Quality, Learning, and Research drives forward positive health outcomes integral to the quality, safety, and standardization of practice and care. With a focus on seamless systems integration and patient experience initiatives, the Vice President will build awareness, teamwork and engagement to maximize the success of FH services, operations and its’ people. The Vice President will oversee a thriving portfolio of Quality and Patient Safety, Clinical Quality and Strategic Priorities, Professional Practice (Nursing and Allied Health) and Learning and Research.

As a clear, caring, and courageous leader in an organization that is evidence-based and results oriented, the Vice President of Professional Practice, Quality, Learning, and Research will ensure high standards of practice are set and maintained for programs and operations across the Fraser Health Region. Innovation and strategy will be essential components of the Vice President’s progressive and knowledge-based approach to ensuring the journey through our health care system is both high quality and seamless for patients, families, residents, and clients. The Vice President will be a true thought leader who oversees the design, integration, and operation of programs and services toward the continued and strengthened provision of Seamless Care.

By working with leaders to identify policies, leadership, and infrastructure that create and sustain an environment supporting patient-centeredness, the Vice President will cultivate linkages with community, regional, and provincial partners and will advance population specific health initiatives that serve the needs of all health populations. The Vice President will work with vision and drive to set and achieve comprehensive goals and outcomes of the Strategic Operating Plan and FH priorities, with awareness and care for established interim and long-range clinical and patient needs. Central to the Vice President’s role will be ability to connect with the health service areas of each hospital and the community served to champion high quality care at sites, in the communities and across the system.

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about this rewarding executive leadership opportunity with Fraser Health, please email the Executive and Senior Leadership Acquisition team at executive.recruitment@fraserhealth.ca.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President is a member of the Executive Team and the Clinical Operations Committee, and is jointly accountable for the attainment of Fraser Health’s operating strategies and priorities. The Vice President provides Senior Executive leadership to the Professional Practice, Quality and Learning portfolio to ensure the journey through our health care system is both high quality and seamless for patients/clients/residents and their families. The Vice President provides leadership, direction and guidance to team members in the portfolio’s of; Professional Practice, Quality and Patient Safety, Research, and Learning.

1. Participate as a member of the Executive Team and the Clinical Operations Committee, holding accountability to provide strategy and leadership for Fraser Health to achieve goals and outcomes of the Strategic Operating Plan, Fraser Health priorities and long range needs.
2. Oversees and ensures programs and services are designed, integrated, operated and the results measured and reported in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and attainment of outcome goals and the provision of Seamless Care. Liaises with colleagues to ensure seamless integration of strategies, operations and policies. Reports on performance of clinical programs, acute care sites and broader community needs.
3. Works in partnership with members of the Executive Team, the Clinical Operations Committee and leaders across Fraser Health to lead and communicate strategies, operational plans and policies.
4. Oversees and leads Fraser Health's initiative(s) increasing the attention on the patient experience by working with leaders to identify tactics and tools, leadership, partnerships and infrastructure, and policies to create and sustain an environment supporting patient-centeredness.
5. Provides leadership to build awareness, teamwork and engagement that maximizes the success of Fraser Health’s services, operations and its people. Ensures high standards of practice are set and maintained for programs and operations.
6. Develops an organizational structure, a human resources and a financial plan, program and performance objectives to support attainment of current and long range strategies and operational requirements. Develops and oversees, in conjunction with the Executive Team, Clinical Operations Committee and portfolio and program leadership, capital and operating budget plans. Assesses and evaluates and makes decisions on the allocation of financial and human resources to maximize the provisions of services within the approved financial mandate.
7. Provides oversight and leadership in the areas of clinical support and support programs/services to support Fraser Health clinical services. Oversees the planning, implementation and review of assigned clinical programs and services. Reviews services in terms of seamless systems integration, quality, standardization or practice and care, safety and positive health outcomes.
8. Oversees and leads Fraser Health’s focus on increasing the attention on the patient experience by working with leaders to identify tactics and tools, leadership, partnerships and infrastructure, and policies to create and sustain an environment supporting patient-centeredness.
9. Develops alliances with universities and colleges in relation to Professional Practice education and clinical standards. Provides senior leadership to advance standards of practice for health science and nursing professionals. Makes recommendations to adjust clinical practice and standards to ensure compliance and positive impact on health services through ethical decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Health, Business Administration or a related field.

Fifteen (15) years or more of recent, related experience including that at the senior leadership level of a complex health organization involving leadership of the development, implementation and evaluation of complex service delivery systems.

COMPETENCIES:

Fraser Health leaders create conditions for success by being Clear, Caring, and Courageous:

• Proven ability to build a shared sense of purpose with clear priorities and expectations.
• Invests in team growth and development, and makes an honest effort to see, hear, and value all perspectives.
• Takes smart risks to find new solutions and has the ability to make tough decisions when needed for meaningful impact.

Professional/Technical Capabilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of current healthcare policies, issues, trends, government directives, legislation, public policies, and issues related to patient care.
• Knowledge of utilization management strategies and programs.
• Knowledge of structures and leadership roles to support patient-centeredness frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships, including integration of teams, and to communicate in a manner that is clear, compelling, and credible.
• Demonstrated experience in knowledge management initiatives that includes the identification of people and cultural issues and experience in the shaping of an organizational environment that values an individual’s knowledge.
• An understanding of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and Declaration on the Declaration Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.