Clinical Ethicist

Reporting to the Director Ethics Services the Clinical Ethicist is accountable for aiding in developing planning and implementing ethics related services for Providence Health Care which is Canadas largest Catholic health care provider.

• The position has four areas of emphasis including: Clinical Ethics; Education; Policy Review Development and Implementation; and Administration.

• The Clinical Ethicist builds organizational capacity for sound ethical decision-making by engaging physicians staff and volunteers in appropriate forums.

• The position also provides leadership on ethical issues by participating on appropriate internal and external committees and task groups.

Education:

• Masters Degree in Ethics Philosophy or Moral Theology
• Three (3) to five (5) years recent related experience including some practical as well as learned experiences in a clinical setting doing health care ethics consultations and education.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• An appreciation and understanding of Catholic health care and Catholic moral teaching.
• Working knowledge of current literature related to health care ethics.
• Understanding and sensitivity about ethical issues within a Catholic health care setting.
• Ability to plan and organize workload activity.
• Ability to develop prioritize and accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership in management of ethical issues policy development review and implementation.
• Ability to provide focused leadership to a team.
• Ability to develop community resources and maintain relationships.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relationships written and verbal communication skills and presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to plan and organize workload activity.
• Ability to develop prioritize and accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work in collaboration with community organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Mission Vision and Values of Providence Health Care.

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $54.16 - $77.86 per hour depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Pauls 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. Pauls Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care research and teaching. The new St. Pauls Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and resident
• A comprehensive health benefits package including dental vision and life insurance as well as pension.

Your Day to Day:

• Provide clinical ethics consultations and act as a resource for ethical decision-making with patients residents staff physicians and volunteers.
• Participate in and may chair PHC Ethics Committees Forums and relevant internal or external task groups.
• Collaborate with the Director and leadership team to support ethics services and provide consultation to Boards as required.
• Assess educational needs and develop plan and deliver ethics education sessions such as Ethics for Lunch conferences and seminars.
• Assist in planning and teaching within the Clinical Ethics Fellowship Program and other clinician training sessions.
• Facilitate the development review and implementation of PHCs ethics-related policies and guidelines consistent with its Mission Vision and Values.
• Engage in ethics research and integrate findings into clinical practice through participation in multidisciplinary activities.
• Support administration of ethics services by planning implementing monitoring and evaluating programs in collaboration with other departments and staff.
• Participate in clinical ethics process improvements and quality initiatives as requested by the Director.
• Attend regular Ethics Leadership Forum meetings to address organizational and educational ethics needs.

Who We Are:
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence living our Mission Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate socially just exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago Providence has grown into globally renowned research teaching and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organizations long commitment to social justice and compassionate care and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Pauls Hospital site is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.