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Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join us at Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre.
The Manager, Community Services leads the implementation of strategic objectives and operational plans to provide effective and efficient delivery of community services that meet NH’s policies and health priorities. The position is responsible for providing leadership to the planning, delivery and evaluation of services. In accordance with Northern Health’s vision where people and their families receive primary care services supported by interprofessional teams, the Manager of Community Services ensures the use of best practice to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. The Manager, Community Services is responsible for the delivery, planning, organizing and evaluation of services for the assigned portfolio. This includes the overall management of operating systems, clinical activities, education and quality improvement in a variety of service areas such as: Primary Care Interprofessional Teams, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Home Care Nursing, Community Rehabilitation, and Home Support Services.
Starting salary will be approximately from $102,938 to $128,673 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre is a 20-bed Acute Care unit including 2 maternity beds. It integrates Acute Care, residential care, public health and community care in one facility. The services include:
Kitimat Set in a beautiful and natural ocean, mountain and valley paradise, Kitimat is located on the Douglas Channel just a few miles off British Columbia’s inside passage. Kitimat was built in the 1950’s and is one of BC’s youngest coastal communities. Main industries include an aluminum smelter, a pulp and paper mill and a petrochemical manufacturer. The population of Kitimat is approximately 8,236. The community has three elementary schools, two secondary schools, and one post-secondary school. Check out Kitimat where there is always something new to experience.
What Northern Health has to offer you!
IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
The Manager, Community Services leads the implementation of strategic objectives and operational plans to provide effective and efficient delivery of community services that meet NH’s policies and health priorities. The position is responsible for providing leadership to the planning, delivery and evaluation of services. In accordance with Northern Health’s vision where people and their families receive primary care services supported by interprofessional teams, the Manager of Community Services ensures the use of best practice to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities. The Manager, Community Services is responsible for the delivery, planning, organizing and evaluation of services for the assigned portfolio. This includes the overall management of operating systems, clinical activities, education and quality improvement in a variety of service areas such as: Primary Care Interprofessional Teams, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Home Care Nursing, Community Rehabilitation, and Home Support Services.
Starting salary will be approximately from $102,938 to $128,673 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre is a 20-bed Acute Care unit including 2 maternity beds. It integrates Acute Care, residential care, public health and community care in one facility. The services include:
- Emergency
- Physiotherapy
- Radiology
- Laboratory
- Diabetes and Chronic Disease management
- Outpatient Community Chemotherapy clinic
- Regional Orthopaedic Centre
- Regional Palliative Care Nurse consultant
- Mountainview Lodge a 36-bed residential and complex care facility
- Public Health team
Kitimat Set in a beautiful and natural ocean, mountain and valley paradise, Kitimat is located on the Douglas Channel just a few miles off British Columbia’s inside passage. Kitimat was built in the 1950’s and is one of BC’s youngest coastal communities. Main industries include an aluminum smelter, a pulp and paper mill and a petrochemical manufacturer. The population of Kitimat is approximately 8,236. The community has three elementary schools, two secondary schools, and one post-secondary school. Check out Kitimat where there is always something new to experience.
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
- Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
- Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
- Program certificates or diplomas
- High school/college/university transcripts etc.
- It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience in direct team-based health services or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Operational experience in Primary Care, including a broad understanding of clinical theory and practice within a team based, person-centered model of care.
Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of local and regional community health issues including a clear understanding of a Primary Health Care Model of service delivery.
- Creates an atmosphere of respect, trust, and workplace health.
- Acts with integrity and contributes to the development of integrity in the organization.
- Works cooperatively with others toward a common goal.
- Inspires, supports and develops others and self.
- Manages human, financial and capital resources effectively and responsibly.
- Makes sound decisions supported by fact-based information.
- Evaluates program effectiveness to achieve improvements.
- Demonstrates a real commitment to service and satisfaction of stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to build collaborative high functioning teams.
- Ability to find creative solutions to problems and support quality improvement initiatives.
- Computer proficiency and ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Competition #:
05629268
Employee Type:
PERMANENT FULL TIME
Bargaining Unit:
NON-CONTRACT
Facility:
KITIMAT GENERAL HOSPITAL
Location:
Kitimat
Department:
KIO COMM SRV MGMT-COMBIN
Reports To:
HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR OR DIRECTOR, COMMUNIT
Close Date:
APRIL 13, 2024
