BC Cancer
Kelowna, BC
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Operations and Provincial Professional Practice (Nursing and Allied Health), the Provincial Professional Practice Leader, Clinical Medical Physics is responsible for promoting excellence in medical physics practice and quality of care by methods such as complex medical physics planning, consultation, education, dissemination of research and knowledge translation, and administration across the programs and systems for BC Cancer. The Provincial Professional Practice Leader advances knowledge creation and uptake by engaging in or supporting the use of current research, evidence/best practice standards in order to address professional, program and patient issues and concerns.
The Provincial Professional Practice Leader oversees the Provincial Physics Residency Program, including the recruitment, supervision and coordination of residents, strategic planning, budget responsibility, and residency program accreditation. The Provincial Professional Practice Leader is responsible for developing the vision for Professional Practice, with collaboration from regional operations, and ensuring alignment with the mission and strategic goals of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and BC Cancer. This includes representing the professional practice perspective in decision-making forums across the organization and at a provincial and national level; working collaboratively with regional operations to identify and set service priorities, allocate resources, plan goals and objectives that align to the strategic direction of PHSA and BC Cancer; and implementing and monitoring quality improvements and indicators. In addition, the Provincial Professional Practice Leader is responsible for leading and managing the centralized consultation services, administrative support services, and special projects as necessary.
What you’ll do
Provide professional practice clinical leadership to the BC Cancer medical physicists in the Provincial Radiation Therapy Program in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Plan, organize and lead the practice activities of medical physics staff in providing clinical treatment, calibrating equipment, training medical and radiology students and technicians, and conducting research and development on best practice techniques and equipment from a provincial professional practice perspective.
Lead, supervise, and coordinate the faculty and residents in the Provincial Physics Residency Program. Oversee the recruitment and performance of residents, financial budget, strategic planning and continued residency program accreditation through CAMPEP.
Evaluate and coordinate provincial professional practice strategic priorities across the Health System from the professional practice perspective, including program development, accreditation, standardization, and quality assurance.
Identify, implement, and monitor provincial quality improvement initiatives for medical physics and collaborate with the Regional Leader, Clinical Medical Physics for provincial quality improvement initiatives as required. Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies using evidence-based practice standards to support safe, competent, and ethical practice, including being a key champion for quality improvement across BC Cancer. Work collaboratively to establish and develop discipline-specific practice councils and committees, inter-disciplinary practice council, discipline-specific and inter-disciplinary quality assurance and quality initiative frameworks, and professional practice linkages within BC Cancer and PHSA and with other Health Authorities, educational institutions, and community agencies.
Promote evidence-based practice and share knowledge about current research and literature including innovation in practice. Translate and synthesize research data and outcomes for effective knowledge transfer to medical physics, radiation therapy, radiation oncology professionals and other staff.
What you bring
M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP accredited medical physics program OR Ph.D. degree in physics and a certificate from a CAMPEP accredited medical physics program.
Completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency program
At least fifteen (15) years of closely related experience.
Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification AND Fellowship in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (FCCPM) certification are required.
National and/or international recognition in the field of medical physics, including peer reviewed literature contributions, grant funding, involvement in national or international professional bodies, and academic involvement.
Established track record as a teacher and supervisor of graduate students in Medical Physics.
A combination of education, experience and demonstrated ability, recognized both internally and externally as equivalent, may be acceptable.
You will also have:
Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of medical radiation therapy physics services, which adheres to the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists code of ethics.
Comprehensive understanding of professional practice issues and legislation.
Demonstrated experience advancing professional practice.
Demonstrated ability to advance strategic initiatives and manage people and budgets. Superior interpersonal, communication, facilitation and leadership skills.
Ability to set and accomplish objectives and manage expectations.
Demonstrated aptitude for innovative, progressive thinking.
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
Proven ability to foster a collaborative team approach to decision making.
Proven ability to negotiate and mediate resolution to complex situations.
Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with staff and others at all organizational levels both internally and externally.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Location: 399 Royal Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0730-1530, 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700 or to meet operational requirements
Requisition # 134374E
What we do
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
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