Senior Consultant
Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Senior Program Lead of the Cardiovascular Program Improvement and Integration Network (CV PIN), the Senior Consultant leads the provincial development, implementation and evaluation of processes and actions aimed at improving access, consistency, outcomes, and value of cardiovascular care delivery in Alberta as a member of the PIN team in Acute Care Alberta (ACA). The Senior Consultant is a professional with a deep understanding of the provincial, integrated health system and utilizes their expertise and those of other partners to find solutions to improve patient outcomes and value. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence and in collaboration with the CV PIN leadership and team, clinical and administrative operational leads in Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Covenant Health (CH), and patient and family advisors on priority areas of work. Leading projects or initiatives with a provincial scope that are complex in nature, the role provides coaching and guidance to various operational groups in practice change supporting high quality, evidence-based care. As part of a Learning Health System, the incumbent will utilize organizational approaches for improvement and innovation. This position will be part of Acute Care Alberta effective April 1, 2025. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Acute Care Alberta.
Description:
The Senior Consultant will: Gather, analyze, synthesize and where necessary coordinate leading practices, quantitative and qualitative data to inform recommendations for the development of provincial strategic plans and new approaches to care delivery. Work with the CV PIN team to complete PIN functions to support direction, implementation and evaluation of complex projects, capability assessment, mining for innovation and ensuring alignment with ACA requirements. Lead, develop and implement innovative approaches to sustaining practice improvements while working closely with clinical operational leads, staff and physicians to address system issues with sustainable solutions that align with ACA priorities. Guide evaluation of PIN activities and development of performance measures/targets in concert with others. Carry out the quality and planning related functions identified by PIN priority initiatives within the ACA mandate. Collaborate with appropriate departments within AHS and CH, provincial health agencies and others on priority initiatives. Work closely with partners across the continuum such as ambulatory care and rehabilitation as needed. Direct and share advanced analytics related to clinical performance metrics with a view to providing advice and guidance to senior operational and clinical leaders. Provide project management support. Produce ad hoc deliverables as required.
- Acute Care Alberta: Y
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Senior Consultant
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Cardiovascular Program Improvement and Integration Network
- Primary Location: Southport Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 24-JUN-2025
- Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.82
- Maximum Salary: $64.86
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A post-secondary degree, preferably with experience in cardiovascular care (e.g., nursing, pharmacy, dietetics, occupational therapy, epidemiology). Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Extensive knowledge of the health system and a minimum of 5 years' experience leading and implementing provincial or multi-zone initiatives. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Collaborative team player who has experience in developing strong working relationships and partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders. Experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects and managing competing timelines. Understands the complexities and inter-relationships between health service delivery organizations and sectors across the continuum within a Learning Health System. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influencing skills, patient focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services; ability to relay or explain complex issues or difficult situations. Ability to handle complex issues and difficult situations. Proven abilities in negotiation, facilitation, conflict resolution, and project management are required. Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence decision-making through the synthesis and interpretation of data and evidence.
Preferred Qualifications:
Formal training in change management, quality improvement, implementation science, engagement, project management. Bachelor's Degree, Masters preferred.
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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