Reporting to the Executive Director, Quality Practice Environments, the Director, Health Services & Clinical Research and Knowledge Translation leads the development of a long range Research and Knowledge Translation (KT) strategy of nursing and allied health research for Providence Health Care (PHC) through identifying key priorities for health services research and KT.

Key highlights of the role include:

• Providing leadership and expertise in the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of nursing and allied health research across PHC. 
• Leading, cultivating and facilitating a range of research and KT activities, enhancing the use of evidence in practice and decision-making.
• Being an advocate and active role model for scholarly practice, raising the profile and engagement of research, evidence-informed practice/decision-making, and KT throughout the organization.
• Liaising, consulting and negotiating with various external health care organizations, universities and research entities, government agencies, and other external organizations regarding the continuing development and application of nursing and allied health research in a complex health system environment.
• Influencing, collaborating, and consulting with various internal and external partners including professional associations, academic institutions, regulatory funding bodies, and regional, national and international agencies to promote and advance nursing and allied health research, create partnerships and to raise the profile of nursing and allied health research at PHC and in the wider health care community.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Ph.D. in nursing or other related discipline plus ten (10) years recent related experience in a healthcare or academic setting including research and writing in the area of nursing and/or allied health, extensive involvement in conducting or managing clinical research projects and facilitating and managing consultation processes, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current licensure or registration with appropriate licensing body.
• Appointment within the University of British Columbia or other British Columbia academic institution is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of interpersonal professional practice, education and standards and application to acute, residential and community environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of research policies, procedures, processes, methodologies and funding mechanisms.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evaluation and KT processes and methodologies.
• Comprehensive research experience with a proven track record in the conduct of applied research.
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and ability to coach staff on these skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills both verbally and in writing including the ability to make formal presentations and produce scholarly articles.
• Ability to utilize initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement plans and realize completion of desired outcomes.
• Broad knowledge of care delivery systems in primary, acute and residential settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional practice setting and promote interprofessional research as well as work effectively with other internal/external partners outside the organization such as academic and healthcare institutions, research entities and funding bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a champion for research and research activities.
• Effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation skills to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Knowledge and skills in working with related computer applications such as word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, project management and database applications.

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $116,591 - $167,600 per year, depending on experience. 
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and independence of all person. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day

• Leads the development of a long-range research and KT strategy for PHC of nursing and allied health research with a view to stimulating evidenced-based and data-informed practice. Develops PHC’s research agenda and strategic plan and monitors progress against key result indicators.
• Establishes a nursing and allied health research infrastructure for the organization that will ensure leadership and participation in research activities in a manner that is legislatively compliant, ethical, effective, and aligned with the organization’s priorities.
• Collaborates with PHC partners including nursing and allied health leaders, medical leaders and staff clinicians to identify research opportunities that align with PHC’s strategic direction.
• Develops and leads the implementation of new programs and strategic initiatives (such as CREST, and the Professorship in Indigenous Cultural Safety and Nursing). Optimizes existing programs to support nursing and allied health research and KT across PHC. Encourages translational nursing and allied health research and supports professional growth and skill development in nurses and allied health. Facilitates consensus, aligns and integrates research programs and educational initiatives within PHC, with partner universities, and other external partners.
• Develops a knowledge transfer plan for dissemination of research findings to the Executive Director, Quality Practice Environments, leaders in the Professional Practice Office, clinical leaders, employees, and physicians; prepares executive briefings on research conducted by PHC researchers and potential impacts on PHC.
• Reviews literature and monitors evolving trends and practices, identifies opportunities to promote innovation and exploration of new initiatives and technology in research and KT throughout PHC in collaboration with the Executive Director, Quality Practice Environments. Ensures evidence-based approaches to nursing and professional practice issues, resource planning and professional development needs are implemented. Directs the organization on trends/issues impacting programs and/or organizational directions and goals.
• Builds research networks that result in sharing of knowledge, monitoring of trends, identification of opportunities to promote collaborative research and innovation and ensures consistent conduct of quality research throughout PHC.
• Establishes a research agenda for the organization that focuses on incorporating best practices based on evidence into care delivery, fosters development and implementation of initiatives designed to create new knowledge and increase the amount of research conducted in the organization.
• Initiates and manages projects, secures funds (including writing proposals for national and provincial grants to fund projects) and develops business cases. Conducts impact analysis for program/department, contributes to program planning, expansion and implementation as required. Partners with investors for other areas on multi-disciplinary projects.
• In collaboration with the Director(s), Professional Practice Office, provides leadership and expert advice on staffing, skill mix and care delivery approaches through interdisciplinary collaborative practice that promotes patient safety, best practices, improved patient access, and efficient flow of patients across the care continuum. Ensures appropriate communication of changes and updates documentation to keep staff across the organization up to date on changing practices.
• Develops and coordinates professional development opportunities for PHC staff on topics such as publication of project findings, conference presentations, plain language summaries, etc.
• Leads the development of knowledge dissemination activities within PHC, such as annual Interprofessional Research Celebrations and quarterly Practical Knowledge Translation lectures, and the quarterly Reimagining Health Care series.
• Oversees designated staff by providing support, consultation and guidance to staff, establishing clear definitions of responsibility for each employee, reviewing assignments and adjusting work to ensure their work aligns with the goals of the Professional Practice Office. Monitors performance, provides ongoing feedback and completes reviews of staff.
• Develops and manages the associated capital and operating budgets including developing budget forecasts, allocating resources, monitoring expenditures and reporting on variances. Provides financial oversight of all research grants received from external agencies and ensures compliance with funding requirements for grant administration; monitors cost centres for all specific research studies and works with finance to ensure appropriate administrative financial controls are in place to ensure compliance.
• Establishes collaborative research initiatives with other major teaching hospitals and university-based nursing and allied health programs (including BCIT and UBC). Develops and/or contributes to education programs to enhance nursing and allied health capability within PHC.
• Represents PHC Professional Practice Office regionally, provincially, and nationally on broad nursing and allied health practice, education and administration issues. Attends a variety of internal and external meetings as a representative of PHC to provide input and/or receive information and participates in decision-making.
• Liaises with the VP Research & Academic Affairs and President Providence Research to align, promote and coordinate research capacity-building initiatives and programs.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.