Director, Clinical Operations

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development opportunities

Pension plan

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Director, Clinical Operations in Prince Rupert, BC to lead planning, delivery and evaluation of programs with patient- and family-centered care at the core. You will coordinate resources across sites and collaborate with hospital leadership to strengthen the rural health network.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, change management, and innovative care delivery to meet the needs of northern communities, with a focus on integration of primary care and hospital

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Health Services Administration or a relevant discipline.
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years experience in progressively senior health care management roles with responsibility for a significant number of staff and financial resources.
• Or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services grounded in patient- and family-centered care.
• Coordinate and align resources, services and departments to support effective care delivery.
• Strengthen regional services and support NH's rural health network and hospitals.
• Foster partnerships and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead change, innovation and implementation of strategies across NH's northern network.

Skills

Effective communicator

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Project management

Change management

stakeholder relations

Decision making

Coaching and teaching

Education

Master's Degree in Health Services Administration

10–15 years senior health care management

Job description

Position Summary

Are 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 Director, Clinical Operations is a key leadership role in health services delivery area. Working in cooperation and collaboration with various peer leaders within the hospital and across Northern Health (NH), this position is responsible and accountable for leading specific and delegated responsibilities in planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services with the goal of ensuring that services are grounded in the principles of patient and family-centered care and delivered and implemented using evidence and innovation to meet the needs of our northern and rural populations. The Director serves as a key leader and role model in advancing the Northern Health (NH) rural and northern network of services that includes integrated primary care and community services, long term care and a network of hospitals. The role is responsible for coordinating and aligning resources, services, and departments to support the effective delivery of care. Through this leadership, the Director strengthens regional services and supports Northern Health's goal of becoming a centre of excellence for healthcare delivery.

The salary range for this position is $118,923 (min) to $148,653 (midpoint) to $170,951 (max) per annum, based on 1.0 FTE. Northern Health typically establishes salaries within the minimum and midpoint of the salary range based on qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

Qualfications

• Master's Degree in Health Services Administration or a relevant discipline.
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years experience in progressively senior health care management roles with responsibility for a significant number of staff and financial resources.
• Or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services.
• Practical experience in strategy, policy development, leadership and project and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues.
• Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
• Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
• Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources.
• Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within a unionized sector.
• Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have the courage to raise issues and concerns....
• Demonstrates Northern Health's values.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Prince Rupert Regional Hospital

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince Rupert

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, cultural, and spiritual leave, access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.