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Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $ $61.68 / hour Job Summary Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapy Clinical Supervisorlooking to make a meaningful impact on patients'' lives? Are you ready to help patients regain their independence? Join our dynamic team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, B.C., where you''ll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients. Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line1. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff. Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital''s capacity, beds and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase two RCH first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds. New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region. Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including: Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage. Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax. Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer. Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one. Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave. TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes Additional employee discounts and perks available *Eligibility based on employment status Hear about career journeys from some of our Occupational Therapists Detailed Overview In accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and occupational therapy acute care standard, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the Clinical Practice Leader, clinical leaders, stakeholders, and the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of occupational therapy activities and staff for the assigned section. Monitors workload, prepares and adjusts work assignments, ensures staff training objectives are attained, and acts as a clinical resource. In collaboration with the Clinical Practice Leader, assists with budget planning and monitoring, preparing and conducting performance appraisals, providing input into service goals and objectives, and maintaining quality and safety standards for the assigned section. Contributes to the development of the occupational therapy profession through approved practice council and site/regional committee participation. Carries a clinical caseload as required. Responsibilities Supervises the day-to-day occupational therapy activities for thesection to ensure operational requirements are met and optimal use of staff resources is achieved;prepares staff work schedules and assignments and adjustsaccording to workload. Ensures staffing levels are adequate to handle anticipated workload,reportsconcerns to the Clinical Practice Leader, and ensures workload measurements/statistics are maintained. Supervises designated staff; plans, provides and coordinates staff training and orientation,monitors staff performance, and in collaboration with the Clinical Practice Leader, writes and conducts performance appraisals andrecruits/makes recommendations fornew staff selection. Acts as a clinical resourcewithin thesectionby providing clinical advice and guidance to staff In collaboration with the Clinical Practice Leaderand for thesection, develops and maintainsclinical practice reference manuals, policies and procedures, and implementsclinical practice, regulatory, accreditation, andFraser Healthoccupational therapyacute care standards;participates inquality and safetyactivities by monitoring the effectof clinical practice changes, and providing evaluation and recommendation fornew or revised policies, procedures, andFraser Healthoccupational therapy acute care standard. Provides input into service goals andobjectives;collaborates with clinical areas that receive occupational therapy services; in collaboration with theClinical Practice Leader, provides recommendations for improvement. Assists in the preparation of operating and capital budget, makes recommendations on budget requirements, andmonitors expenditures for thesection. Reports and justifies variances and provides recommendations for remedial action. Provides student supervision and evaluation;coordinates student practicum learning activities and practicum experiences. Oversees the ongoing monitoring, calibration and upgrade of equipment and supplies; maintains supplies and inventory of equipment for thesection. Collaborates with otheroccupational therapyclinical supervisors at the site andacross Fraser Health in order to strive for practice standardization. Participates in research of new equipmentand provides related recommendations. Participates in approved occcupational therapyand interprofessional research, special projects, and committees including practice councils andclinical decision support tool development. Assumes a clinical caseload as required; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates treatment of assigned patients. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training & Experience Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Three (3) years recent and relevant occupational therapy experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge ofoccupational therapytheory and practice within apatient and family centered model of care. Comprehensive knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners. Knowledge ofoccupational therapystandardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques. Knowledge of other health care professions and their role in patient care. Ability to supervise, provide work direction and guidance to others, and provide effective performance evaluation. Ability to allocate staff assignments to meet program requirementsusing available resources. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to teach, coach, provide and coordinatestaff and student education and orientation. Ability to organize, document and communicate clinical practice policy and procedures. Ability to prioritize, problem solve, coordinate workflow, and carry a clinical caseload as required. Ability to monitor operating and capital budgets. Ability to support evidence-based research including identifying research questions and promoting research opportunities. Ability to operate related equipment including relevant software applications. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka''pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health''s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. 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