Job Description

Your Opportunity:

There is an opportunity for an Implementation Lead with the North Zone Connect Care Implementation team. The Implementation Lead, Connect Care provides leadership, clinical expertise and operational experience to support the development, implementation, and operational support of Connect Care being implemented across the North Zone. The Implementation Lead is responsible for facilitation between operational site leadership, Connect Care teams and clinical stakeholders. The incumbent\'s role is that of lead for identified leaders\' associated sites and programs of progressive waves of Connect Care implementation. Please note: Evening, nights and weekend work will be required during the launch. This position is intended to support Areas 5 &6 within the North Zone

Description:

The purpose of the position, as part of the North Zone, Connect Care Implementation Team is to ensure that Connect Care is implemented in a manner that optimizes the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system while maintaining patient and family-centered care. The Implementation Lead ensures site plans and activities align with the scope, timelines, and budget of the project, and coordinates the available site, zone, and provincial resources as required. The Implementation Lead will also support the alignment of Connect Care with the sum of all additional projects which may have overlapping timelines and demands. A key focus of the position is to improve the delivery of clinical care and services which involve clinical stakeholders such as nurses, allied health professionals, and related service areas/departments across diverse environments. The Implementation Lead works collaboratively as part of the North Zone Implementation Team, with a high degree of independence, and must utilize a highly collaborative and integrated consultative approach in all aspects of the role. There is a significant need to conceptualize, understand, organize and manage resources, individual staff, and teams across the zone to aid in these efforts.

• Classification: Senior Project Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Connect Care North Zone Implementation
• Primary Location: Westlock Admin Building
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 03-AUG-2023
• Date Available: 14-AUG-2023
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $34.95
• Maximum Salary: $59.94
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree in a healthcare profession, with minimum of 5 years of clinical experience. Minimum of five to seven years in healthcare/operations management. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Active professional license as appropriate. Additional Required Qualifications:

A broad understanding of the health care system, the overall direction of AHS, site operational issues, and broad knowledge of operations/planning. Team leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to inspire and build confidence in others, support negotiations, resolve conflict and solve problems. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and partnerships in with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in coordinating and leading improvement projects or teams. Advanced technical skills working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project). Knowledge of computer technology and clinical information systems applications. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write concisely and present information appropriate to the target audience. Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations. Resilience and flexibility in a complex rapidly changing environment. Preferred Qualifications:

Master\'s degree and/or 10 years of clinical exp Health informatics and Clinical leadership experience. Successful leadership experience in project planning, execution, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation. Ability to facilitate change in previous project management and process improvement projects. Analytical and conceptual skills to interpret and consolidate diverse and complex information. Time management and organizational skills to oversee project work plans.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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