New Job Clinical Advisors In Alberta

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 31602

Ministry: Health

Location: Edmonton OR Calgary

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular Full-Time (2) & Temporary Full-Time (3 years)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: August 16, 2022

Classification: Subsidiary 06B1 3625 Medical and Health 4

About Us

The Ministry of Health sets policy and direction to improve health outcomes for all Albertans, support the well-being and independence of Albertans, and achieve a high quality, appropriate, accountable and sustainable health system.

As a part of the Continuing Care Division, the Continuing Care Branch is responsible for the development of provincial policy and legislation for continuing care (home care, supportive living and long-term care). Our division is leading a number of key high-priority initiatives within the Ministry of Health including activities to transform continuing care. Our division works closely with Alberta Health Services, other ministries, clients and families and other health and service delivery stakeholders in planning and implementing continuing care programs and initiatives.

Role

Do you have a continuing care background and want to use your expertise to help contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives that will improve the lives of Albertans? Do you want to move Alberta’s continuing care system forward? If so, we are looking for three new team members, and the Continuing Care Branch would like to speak with you!

As one of three new Clinical Advisors within the Continuing Care Branch, you will provide clinical expertise, strategic advice and project management in the development and implementation of provincial-level policies, legislation and projects.

One advisor’s immediate focus will be to lead projects related to the development of new staffing models for continuing care homes and improving the quality of work life for continuing care staff.

A second advisor’s immediate focus will be to lead the development and implementation of program and policy changes, including standards and initiatives designed to improve quality of life and care of continuing care home residents. This advisor will also address emerging issues including (but not only) COVID-19 and emerging new variants of concern in continuing care.

A third advisor’s immediate focus will be to assist in the implementation of the Home Care Path Forward (HCPF) Strategic Plan that provides a roadmap for enhancing home care to enable a greater proportion of continuing care clients to remain at home, as they age.

With your extensive clinical background, regardless of role, you will contribute to evidence-informed policy options and recommendations. Using your diplomacy and high-level written and verbal communication skills, you will interact and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on a variety of current and emerging issues. To be successful in this role you will need work under pressure and provide critical analysis that can then be synthesized into sound policy direction and recommendations. You will also have a depth of clinical and continuing care specific knowledge (home care, supportive living and long-term care) and experience.

Qualifications

University degree in health profession (including but not limited to nursing, social work, occupational therapy, recreation therapy, etc.) related to the position and a minimum of four years of related experience is required. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college if required by the Health Professions Act.

Experience working in at least one stream of continuing care service delivery (e.g. home or facility based care) is required. Experience with policy/program development is required. Experience with writing business documents and/or policy drafting is required.

Previous experience with project management is an asset. A Master’s degree in health or social sciences with specialization in public policy, public health or gerontology is an asset.

Equivalencies will be considered as a diploma related to the position and a minimum six years’ experience or a master’s degree related to the position plus a minimum three years of related experience.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

The following APS core competencies will be important to be demonstrated by the successful candidate:

Systems Thinking: Consistently takes a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities at multiple levels across related areas.

Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives and public expectations.

Creative Problem Solving: Continuously engages others to scope and solve issues and find the best solutions. Encourages debate and idea generation from across the organization.

Agility: Anticipates obstacles to change and thinks ahead about next steps. Stays focused on goals despite pressure and stress. Provides a clear rationale for change and offers alternative solutions and identifies the benefits.

Build Collaborative Environments: Involves a wide group of stakeholders when working on outcomes.

Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative.

Salary

$3,304.68 to $4,209.22 bi-weekly: $86,252 - $109,860 per year

Notes

3 positions (2 permanents & 1 temporary – 3 years)

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 8:15 – 4:30 ; 36.25 hours per week (full time)

Written assessment will be used as part of the screening/selection process.

Position Location: Edmonton, AB & Calgary, AB

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer you:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
  • Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
  

How To Apply

If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jagreet Uppal at [email protected]

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