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Form of workAre you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes - we want to hear from you.
The Executive Director UHNBC Operations (the ED) provides leadership in the planning, integration, delivery and evaluation of programs and services for University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) in the context of a regional system of service delivery, and as the referral site that delivers regional tertiary services within an academic, clinical research-oriented setting. The ED ensures that quality care is provided to both local and regional populations served and that UHNBC Business Plans are achieved. The incumbent participates as a key member of the clinical operations management team within Prince George to build and implement operational plans to achieve strategic priorities and leads out a similar senior leadership team within UHNBC to implement local priorities as well as regional strategies for improved regional tertiary services. In collaboration with the UHNBC Chief of Staff, physician leaders and senior clinical service leaders within Prince George, the ED contributes to the development and recommendation of short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives for UHNBC and for integrated tertiary services across the region.
Starting salary will be approximately from $150,803 to $188,504 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit.
Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
•Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
•Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
•Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
•Employee referral program
•Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
•Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
•"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
•Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
•Registrations number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
•Any supporting document regarding education/qualifications for this position such as:
•Program certificates or diplomas
•High school/college/university transcripts etc.
•It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Qualfications
•Master's degree in a Health Administration or a related discipline;
•Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in progressively senior health care administration roles, preferably in a regional tertiary service setting.
•Or and equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
•Knowledge of the operations of a regional tertiary acute care hospital including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional/non-professional staff within the facilities.
•Knowledge of community and long-term care operations, including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional/non-professional staff within the facilities.
•Knowledge of integrated inter-professional primary care models and the role and contribution of tertiary care facilities and post-secondary educational institutions to the success of that model.
•Ability to develop productive working relationships with physicians - family practice and multiple specialists.
•Knowledge of clinical research and ability to develop this area.
•Knowledge of the attributes of a teaching hospital and the ability to develop the culture of one.
•Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•Effective presentation skills.
•Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal with all levels in the organization as well as various external groups.
•Leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
•Facilitation, negotiation and mediation skills.
•Commitment to a team-based collaborative approach to management and an inter-professional team-based approach to care and service delivery.
•Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
•Ability to create and support innovation and manage and implement change.
•Strong budget and finance skills.
•Understanding of the application of continuous quality improvement principles and practices and skilled at providing leadership to complex change.
•Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.
