Professional Practice Leader, Respiratory Therapy

BC Children's and Women's Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

The Professional Practice Leader, Respiratory Therapy (PPL) is responsible for the delivery of professional, clinical and academic services within Respiratory Therapy Services consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic directions of BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) and BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCWH) as agencies of the Provincial Health Services Authority. The Professional Practice Leader directly provides practice leadership, participates in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services, and provides input into human resource management. Additionally the Professional Practice Leader supports Program Managers in decision-making processes surrounding care delivery, clinical competencies, clinical practice, and standards of care.

This cross-site position is charged with setting the direction for Respiratory Therapy, and furthering the discipline's role and scope both within the organization, and provincially.

What you'll do

• Ensure professional standards, registration requirements, practice guidelines, professional credentials and the code of ethics for Respiratory Therapy staff are understood, monitored and maintained.
• In consultation with Respiratory Therapy staff, and in collaboration with Program Managers, participate in the planning and coordination of service delivery, including the development of practice guidelines, goals, objectives and interprofessional clinical pathways using evidence based practice. Ensures the professional practice framework, and policies and procedures, are in place to meet related accreditation standards and standards of care, and where applicable, the Health Professions Act.
• Together with education resources, develop processes for defining and implementing advanced practice skills for Respiratory Therapists and advocates for the utilization of their full scope of practice.
• In conjunction with the Director of Professional Practice and the Program Managers, facilitate and participates in the development of the quality improvement and risk management programs through upgrading and maintaining policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• In conjunction with the Director of Professional Practice and Program Managers, and in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy educator(s) and Staff Development Coordinators, is responsible for the planning, development and facilitation of professional development for Respiratory Therapy staff.
• Represent or facilitate the representation of Respiratory Therapy regionally, provincially and nationally. Advises the organization in regards to discipline trends/issues impacting programs and/or organizational directions and goals. Ensures Respiratory Therapy participation in advisory groups, committees, planning groups, both internally and externally, to provide input and/or receive information and participate in decision-making.
• Work with internal and external educators to ensure that an overall education plan for the discipline is developed, specific learning needs are identified (both discipline specific and interprofessional), and that educational strategies are implemented and evaluated. Together with Program Managers, ensures that mechanisms are in place to evaluate education leave request suitability.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Examinations.
• Membership in the BC Society of Respiratory Therapy and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy
• Master's degree in Health Sciences, Education, Public Health or Health Administration, plus four (4) years of recent, related experience including two (2) years supervisory experience, OR six (6) years of recent, related experience including two (2) years supervisory experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of Respiratory Therapy theory and practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and regulations for Respiratory Therapy as established by the National Alliance for Respiratory Therapy Regulatory Bodies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Working knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Working knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, supervision, work direction and training.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents - including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

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, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• 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).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until January 9, 2026)

Salary Range: $49.63 - $61.98/ year
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition # 177762E

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCCH and BCW are 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, BCCH and BCW are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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