Clinical Specialist, Cancer and Surgery

Role Responsibilities

Clinical Specialist, Cancer:
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge and technical advice to develop policies, strategies, and actions that advance the Ministry’s commitments for acute care. This role involves collaboration, research, policy development, and effective communication to support the Ministry’s acute care health and Business Plan priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide research, policy, and strategy development in support of Ministry cancer program and Business Plan priorities.
• Develop and implement a framework for cancer care policy, supporting departmental leadership in cancer care health system capacity.
• Support communication strategies for significant announcements related to wait times and access.
• Manage issues proactively and comprehensively.
• Coordinate work on provincial wait times, treatment improvements, and planning initiatives with partners.
• Develop communication materials to inform and educate stakeholders, including Ministerial correspondence.
• Prepare updates and briefings for senior leadership and liaise with Communications for briefings and announcements.
• Advise stakeholders on policy alignment with the Government of Alberta’s priorities for acute care.
• Review, update, and develop administrative forms and manuals.
• Identify performance measures and indicators.
• Draft briefing notes, letters, memos, and other communications requiring clinical expertise.
• Maintain professional competence and meet tight timelines in a dynamic workflow environment.

Policy Development:

• Collaborate with colleagues to incorporate health standards, evidence-based practices, quality, and access initiatives into policy.
• Conduct literature reviews and jurisdictional scans, providing recommendations via reports and presentations.
• Consult on legislation, policies, and standards, providing interpretation and explanation to stakeholders.
• Answer or take action on multiple questions based on various pieces of legislation.
• Identify, evaluate, and support innovative acute care strategies, programs, and initiatives.
• Review national and international work to understand trends, innovations, and models of care.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting on cancer care health outcomes to inform policy and strategy development.
• Participate in policy working groups, forums, and related activities.

Role Responsibilities Continued

Relationship Management:

• Build and sustain strategic networks with internal and external stakeholders.
• Link health system priorities with existing initiatives within the ministry or across government.
• Represent the branch, division, or ministry on cross-ministry committees.
• Engage executive and staff in business/operational planning, progress monitoring, evaluation, and communications.
• Collaborate with branch leaders to advance and deliver on divisional priorities and sustain information sharing and communication mechanisms.
• Provide representation and input to special projects across various ministries, divisions, branches, and units.
• Meet and consult with stakeholders to assist in program development from a ministry perspective.

Clinical Specialist, Surgery:

The Clinical Specialist in the Acute Care Division helps develop policies, standards, and legislation to ensure safe and effective acute care operations. This role involves implementing policies, enforcing standards, and researching innovative solutions for future demands like an aging population, patient flow, and capacity and wait time challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Information, Analysis, and Advice: Support policy development with research, analysis, and presentation. Consult on legislation, policies, and standards, and participate in emergency management projects.
• Project Management: Develop and execute strategic project plans.
• Content Development: Create tailored content for policy development, including briefing notes, letters, and memos.
• Issues Management: Proactively manage issues to support policy development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with internal and external stakeholders to assist in program and policy development.

What you Bring:

• Expertise in surgery and acute care.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Effective project management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for content development.
• Ability to manage issues proactively.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

• Agility - Continuously seek out new knowledge and skills to stay current with advancements in cancer care and surgical practices.
   
• Develop Networks - Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient advocacy groups.
   
• Creative Problem Solving - Effectively convey information and ideas through various channels, ensuring clarity and understanding among diverse audiences.
   
• Systems Thinking - Understand the interconnectedness of various components within the healthcare system and how changes in one area can impact others.

Qualifications

Clinical Specialist, Cancer:
A Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate training in a related field (Nursing, physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Policy or Public Administration).

Current registration in good standing with an Alberta professional college with four (4) years of clinical experience in cancer care.

Preference will be given to candidates with Master’s degree in related field and experience in:

• Proven experience in clinical practice and policy development.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in cancer care policy and acute care health systems is an asset.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Clinical Specialist, Surgery:
A Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate training in a related field (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Policy or Public Administration).

Current registration in good standing with an Alberta professional college with four (4) years of clinical experience in surgical care. 

Preference will be given to candidates with Master’s degree in related field and experience in:

• Strong working knowledge of acute care operations, including specific knowledge of surgery operations (depending on role).
• Understanding of government structure, legislative frameworks, and the Alberta health care system.
• Sound knowledge of health care providers and their roles.
• Experience with policy development in multi-stakeholder environments.
• In-depth knowledge of health system priorities, acute care delivery, and relevant political, economic, and global issues.

Strong Preference will be given to candidates with a strong knowledge and experience on Alberta’s frontline health care operations for both positions.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

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2 permanent position. 

Hours of Work: 

• 7.25 Daily Hours
• 36.25 hours per week
• 8:15AM to 4:30PM (Monday to Friday)
   

All positions are located in Edmonton or Calgary. 
 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.
 

A written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.
 

• The final candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment checks (Reference check/Criminal Record Check and/or Academic). 
   

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.