Job Description

##### Position Summary


Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self-directed Equipment Planner (Biomed), to support the Capital Projects department.



Reporting to the Senior Clinical Planning Officer - UHNBC Tower, the Equipment Planner (Biomed) - Capital Projects assists in the planning of all activities associated with the implementation of assigned capital projects. The Equipment Planner (Biomed) - Capital Projects is responsible for developing, reviewing and coordinating clinical equipment needs throughout the planning process including the development of specifications details and inventory assessment of all clinical equipment requirements for various projects at Northern Health (NH); works with a project planning team to establish, review and incorporate equipment lists into the planning and implementation phase of capital projects; assists with the developing the equipment budget and the installation of clinical equipment; maintains a project equipment database for NH, provides clinical device input into the design, build, procurement and implementation of hospital replacement projects which is an integral part of Northern Health's (NH) Strategic Plan and involves the incorporation of clinical processes to ensure consistency. The Equipment Planner (Biomed)- Capital Projects works in partnership with all members of the Project Teams, Biomedical Engineering, IMIT, Health Information Management, and Clinical Leadership. The Equipment Planner (Biomed)- Capital Projects works in collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure the project plan and built environment can support the clinical service model and clinical service delivery expectations. The Equipment Planner (Biomed) collaborates with others on the adoption of equipment and system integration with new clinical practices and procedures.


The incumbent provides support in assessing and responding to the impact of a new design, technology, and equipment; identifies need for technical service training and opportunities to improve clinical practice and processes. In addition, the Equipment Planner (Biomed)- Capital Projects is responsible for facilitating, in collaboration with others, the development and implementation of education, transition planning and training strategies to support clinicians through these changes.



Reports to the Senior Clinical Planning Officer (Acute Tower) initially and reassigned to the Alliance Team on formation, Works in collaboration with the Alliance Project Manager (APM) and team members on the project.

This position is expected to be working from the UHNBC Tower Project Office Located in Prince George BC.



Starting salary will be approximately from $88,990 to $111,237 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.




University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialized health services. It's also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC's Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.



Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.



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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##### Qualifications


• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, clinical engineering, biomedical technology, or health technology, supplemented with five (5) to seven (7) years' recent, related experience with complex medical equipment.
• A formal Healthcare Project Management related education and/or training will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated writing skills.



Skills and Abilities:


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration/consultation with others Comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies Strong analytical, critical thinking and evaluation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities Ability to persuade and provide leadership and guidance to others.
• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical technology and equipment.
• General knowledge of patient care delivery systems in primary, acute and community settings.
• Broad knowledge of relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated project management, process re-engineering and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively plan and promote new service delivery models.
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing to stakeholders internal and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.



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.
##### Comments


###### Competition #:


05682629


###### Employee Type:


TERM SPECIFIC FULL TIME


###### Bargaining Unit:


NON-CONTRACT


###### Facility:


UNIV. HOSPITAL OF N. BC


###### Location:


Prince George, BC


###### Department:


NHC UHN ACUTE TOWER


###### Reports To:


SENIOR CLINICAL PLANNING OFFICER, UHNBC TOWER


###### Close Date:


FEBRUARY 22, 2025






• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT