Coordinator

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) seeks a Coordinator to lead day-to-day operations of a unit/service, coordinating clinical activities with a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring efficient use of resources.

You will supervise staff, foster professional development, and act as liaison across clinical and administrative colleagues while advancing patient care quality and safety initiatives in the Cowichan Valley. A Master's degree and BC registration are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related health discipline from an approved post-secondary institution, plus five to seven years' recent related experience, including 2 years supervisory experience is required.
• Current practicing Registration with the Professional Practice Body of the discipline.
• Valid BC Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the unit/service/program and supervise staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate daily clinical activities with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Serve as liaison between health care professionals and administrative personnel.
• Develop policies and procedures to operationalize patient care at the unit level.
• Lead quality, risk management and program development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in health discipline

Professional registration

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$52.25 - $65.27

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Jul. 6 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jun. 25 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of unit/service/program. Providing leadership to the multi-disciplinary team, this position coordinates and facilitates daily clinical activities, ensuring effective use of resources reflective of the MHSU vision and mission. Acts as the communication liaison between members of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as other health care professionals and administrative personnel outside the unit/service. Supervises and evaluates staff, provides leadership and functions as a role model and coach to assist staff with professional development and achievement of unit/service/program goals. Takes a long-range view of operations and patient/client/resident service delivery and follows through on issues that impact on the overall quality of patient/client/resident care provided. Develops policies and procedures/ standards for operationalizing patient/client/resident care at unit/service level. Contributes to the monitoring and development of the operating plan. Provides leadership within the unit/service for quality and risk management activities. Engages in program and community development when appropriate and as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Master's degree in a related health discipline from an approved post-secondary institution, plus five to seven years' recent related experience, including 2 years relevant clinical experience, and 2 years supervisory experience is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Current practicing Registration with the Professional Practice Body of the discipline. Valid BC Drivers license.

Skills And Abilities

• Proven and demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to supervise and effectively manage human resources.
• Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritize own work and that of others.
• Ability to effectively manage services within available resources including the ability to develop, audit and manage budgets.
• Ability to use a collaborative approach to problem solving supported by an overall systems approach.
• Ability to effectively employ human relation skills including conflict resolution.
• Ability to contribute to the professional and the organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice, service delivery and organizational development.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (verbal/written).
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and life long learning.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate change.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position supports YSTAR and Discovery CYF-MHSU teams in the Cowichan Valley