Clinical Librarian

Clinical Librarian

IP-Chief Of Nursing

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Senior Leader and/or designate, the Clinical Librarian provides library information and literature search services to designated groups throughout PHSA and contributes to the planning and development of PHSA’s Library Service and its short and long-range goals and objectives. The Clinical Librarian evaluates library resources, consults on research methods, citation management and online search, and provides recommendations. Establishes and maintains liaison with the PHSA library network, programs and leadership to promote and develop knowledge-based services.

What you’ll do

• Provides general reference and in-depth information and literature search services for clinical teams and other leadership and administrative groups across PHSA in support of research, clinical practice, governance, teaching and publishing.
• Evaluates library resources with respect to client needs by maintaining and analyzing service and resource usage statistics, reviewing feedback to determine opportunities for improvement and making materials recommendations and/or selection decisions.
• Participates in the planning and development of the PHSA Library Services and its short and long-range goals and objectives to ensure that the library supports the larger goals, policies and strategic vision of the health authority as well as program-specific needs.
• Consults on research methods, citation management and online searching and recommends clinical resources and information to programs/professional initiatives to support evidence-based practice. Collaborates on, or leads where appropriate, in relevant research or information projects.
• Develops and delivers formal and informal education on the research process and evidence access, searching, evaluation and use through instructional workshops, print and online materials, and via multimedia Learning Hub courses for remote learning.
• Develops and delivers in-person, print and web-based communications, marketing and awareness activities to promote the PHSA Library and information services to staff.
• Develops, evaluates and maintains new and existing print and electronic library resources – including intranet and web content - ensuring currency, relevancy and completeness, and consulting with other departments regarding information and educational resource needs.
• Performs and manages the acquisition and distribution of print and electronic library collections, including the maintenance of vendor accounts and troubleshooting connectivity and user/technical issues.
• Liaises with the PHSA library network, programs and leadership to promote and develop knowledge-based services, collections and technologies, and encourages collaboration and sharing across the organization.
• Participates in professional activities and maintains current knowledge of developments, technologies, and trends in library and information science.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited Library School, three (3) year’s experience in a health-related library and/or a subject background in a health-related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Ability to organize work and determine priorities within a complex health information environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate and deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Skills & Knowledge

• 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: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $46.22 / Hour
Location: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0830-1600 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 179781E

What we do

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 is 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.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca  

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of February 21, 2025. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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