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Lakehead University/St. Joseph #39;s Care GroupStatus: Temporary Full Time (2 Years)Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Lakehead University Faculty Member/Scientific Director at the Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR), and supported by the Research Coordinator and Research Statistician at CAHR, the Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) is responsible for working with the research team to develop and validate a care-partner version of a compassion questionnaire to support the provision of compassionate care within St. Joseph #39;s Care Group #39;s long term care division. Key responsibilities include securing research ethics board (REB) approval; developing, piloting, and validating a care partner compassion questionnaire; utilizing the tool to examine compassionate care from the care partner perspective; and, assessing congruence between feedback from residents and that received from their care partners. Additionally, the PDF will help in the development of a compendium of potential interventions to enhance compassionate care.Job Duties:Developing questionnaire: Develop a preliminary care-partner compassion questionnaire with the research team by modifying an existing tool, the Sinclair Compassion Questionnaire, which measures compassionate care from the perspective of healthcare patients. Following research ethics approval (see ¡§Securing REB approval¡¨ below), the revised instrument is to be piloted with a sample from the target population. Securing REB approval: Lead the process to secure multi-site REB approvals with assistance from the research team. Recruiting participants: Recruit the necessary number of care partner and client participants with management and the research team. Collecting data: Collect data with assistance from the CAHR research intern over two stages: 1. Pilot stage: Qualitatively assess how participants respond to the tool through semi-structured interviews; this feedback will inform refinement for the modified instrument. 2. Validation stage: Administer the revised tool to a sample of client-caregiver dyads.Analyzing data: Upon revisions to the modified instrument from the pilot stage feedback, and with support from the research team, verify the internal consistency, convergent validity, and test-retest reproducibility of the modified instrument. Developing a compendium: With the research intern, along with reviewers from the research team, develop a compendium of potential interventions to enhance compassionate care. Disseminating findings: Develop a dissemination plan to include scientific manuscripts and presentations, as well as dissemination within St. Joseph¡¦s Care Group (SJCG), and to other groups associated with long-term care.Qualifications:Education:PhD completion within the last 6 years in a relevant field (e.g., health sciences, psychology, public health, health policy, nursing, social work, health systems) Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2) certificateExperience:Developing and validating questionnaires Recruiting participants and collecting data Conducing semi-structured interviews Writing and submitting manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals Disseminating findings in both an academic and non-academic/industry setting Utilizing reference management software (e.g., Zotero) Utilizing statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA), and using such software to conduct analyses such as internal consistency, convergent validity, and test-retest reproducibilitySkills/Abilities:Superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences that builds support, educates and promotes understanding. Ability to develop and deliver presentations, information sessions, and education modules to groups using language appropriate to the audience. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, stakeholders, and general public. Ability to work independently, interdependently, and participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams within the workplace, community and ministries/agencies to meet program goals and objectives. Strong project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making skills. Flexibility with the ability to manage changing priorities. Ability to use independent judgment and maintain confidentiality of records, actions, and information.Conditions of Employment:Police Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) Will be required to travel to various site locations from time to time and provide own reliable transportation Travel to present research findings at national and/or international scientific conferences may be required Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon approval by Mitacs, providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.How to Apply: Apply online at Centre for Applied Health Research.Alternatively, you can also submit your cover letter and resume to (SJCG.CAHR@tbh.net).For additional information, please contact: Shayna Cummings, Research Coordinator at the Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR) 807-343-2431 ext. 2107 or (SJCG.CAHR@tbh.net).**THIS IS AN EXTERNAL POSTING - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE ST. JOSEPH #39;S CARE GROUP E-RECRUIT SYSTEM**