Director- Home Care, Palliative Care & Seniors

Requisition ID: 327660

Competition #: NU-22-110
Position Control Number: 880-715321005R292-01

Posting End Date: December 20, 2022

City: Regional Office – TBD

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Regional Office - TBD

Department / Unit: Community & Continuing Care

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Exempt

Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Wage Rate: As per non-union/management compensation package

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Summary:

The Director - Home Care, Palliative Care & Seniors is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for Home Care services, palliative care services, and seniors programs. The Director - Home Care, Palliative Care & Seniors is responsible for program planning and development, implementation of best practice, adherence to standards of care and supporting priorities in the Home Care services, Palliative Care services and Seniors Programs. The Director - Home Care, Palliative Care & Seniors is expected to develop and sustain strong collaborative working relationships with community stakeholders, leadership in Acute Care, Long Term Care programs, and provincial colleagues. As a member of the Regional Leadership Team, the Director - Home Care, Palliative Care & Seniors makes decisions regarding policy formation, long range planning, program development, resource allocation, quality improvement activities and coordination of services and programs. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values, and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing or Baccalaureate Degree in other health related disciplines may be considered

• Additional education/preparation in management and administration preferred

• Eligible for licensure and a member in good standing of the college or association that accredits their professional designation, governed by the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Manitoba Health Care system including broad understanding of issues in rural health service delivery and standards of care

• Knowledge of program development and evaluation

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations

• Familiarity with health Labour relations and collective agreements

• Demonstrated participatory management style and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary framework building positive and collaborative relationships.

• Ability to motivate and inspire positive performance

• Minimum of 5 years Leadership experience in a health care client area with preference given to experience in home or community based program areas.

• Experience in program planning, development and evaluation

• Proven ability to effect positive change process

• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer programs. Preference will be given to individuals with advanced understanding/preparation in Proccura and other scheduling software programs.

• Advanced level of written and oral communication skills.

• Independence in decision making; ability to problem-solve and remove barriers in complex situations; ability to find innovative solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Demonstrated effective leadership in implementing change management methodology.

• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job

• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums

• Good work and attendance record

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.