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A pilot study of the ripple effects of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in long-term care: Exploring the impact on staff is a 窪蹋勛圖厙, Faculty of Health Professions Research Development Grant. This pilot study aims to identify, from the perspective of staff, how health professional training and IPE experiences within a local nursing home have impacted that long-term care community. Specifically, the goal of the project is to complete key stakeholder interviews with various members of the care team to pilot questions and gather preliminary data to assist in future evaluations. This research focuses on the activities of the Collaborative Learning Centre (CLC) at Maplestone Enhanced Care. The CLC is the result of a partnership between 窪蹋勛圖厙 and Shannex, a long-term care provider.
The Research Assistant will work with the collaborative research team, which consists of academic partners from 窪蹋勛圖厙 and partners from the long-term care sector.
Duties:
Schedule and conduct key stakeholder interviews
Transcribe the interviews
Assist with data analysis
Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and manuscripts
Other tasks as required
Qualifications and Experience:
Research-based Masters or in progress, in relevant field (e.g., social or health sciences, applied health services research) or equivalent
Excellent communication skills with experience in conducting interviews
Experience with qualitative research, including qualitative data analysis
Excellent writing and organizational skills
Experience with collaborative research an asset
Experience with program evaluation an asset
Familiarity with long-term care an asset
Familiarity with appreciative inquiry an asset
Ability to work independently, as well as within a collaborative, interprofessional team environment
Experience with Microsoft Office, database search engines, qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo ), and reference management software (e.g., RefWorks)
Part time: Approximately 6-10 hours/week for 14 to 18 weeks (with the possibility of extension)
Rate: $18-22/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Start Date: Immediately
To apply, send your cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three references by email to:
Dr. Heidi Lauckner, School of Occupational Therapy: Heidi.lauckner@dal.ca
Please cc to Dr. Jennifer Isenor, College of Pharmacy: Jennifer.Isenor@dal.ca
Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday, October 5, 2015
Interviews to be held on the morning of Thursday, October 15, 2015
Thank you for all applications. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.