Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team at Sechelt Hospital. Apply today to join our team!
As an Occupational Therapist you will:
Provide occupational therapy services to enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
Assess patient’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.
Plan and implement goal directed services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
Prepare and maintain records.
Participate in interdisciplinary research.
Demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management and contribute to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.
As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.
ABOUT SECHELT, BC
Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset – all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!
ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITAL
Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.
Education & Experience
Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
Knowledge & Abilities
Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.
Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety
Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings with diverse populations
Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as an effective team member.
Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities, and deal with
conflict.
Demonstrated ability to teach and empower patients to assume control over their health.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and patients both one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Skill in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.
Basic computer literacy.
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and “going first” when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2023.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.
Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Job Requisition ID: 2023-99010
Department (External): Occupational Therapy
Name: 32 – Sechelt Hospital
Labour Agreement: Health Science Professionals
Union: 400 – HS Professional HSA
Position Type: Baseline
FTE: 1.00
Standard Hours / Week: 37.50
Shift Times: 0830 – 1630
Days Off: Saturday, Sunday
Position Start Date (external): As soon as possible
Position End Date: 1/31/2024
Position End Date – Incumbent: Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent.
External Company URL: www.vch.ca
Street: PO Box 7777, 5544 Sunshine Coast Hwy
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