Director Of Care, Fort St. John

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a dedicated leader for health services management. The role includes overseeing the implementation and evaluation of health care programs while collaborating with medical staff and stakeholders. Candidates should possess a master's degree in health administration and previous leadership experience. This position offers a competitive salary range from $116,591 to $145,739, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration with BCCNM is required.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating operational and strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the Northeast Health Service Delivery Area.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate health care services.
• Represent Northeast Acute Care Services to the community.

Skills

Knowledge of local and regional health issues

Knowledge of the change process

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Ability to manage financial, material and human resources

Ability to organize and prioritize workload

Knowledge and skills with computer applications

Education

Master's degree in health administration or related discipline

At least five years in a leadership position

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.

Participates in and provides leadership within the Northeast Health Service Delivery Area (NEHSDA) for the development, implementation and evaluation of local, and NEHSDA Acute Health Care. This includes resource and program planning, service and human resource integration and monitoring and evaluation of these activity outcomes. Works cooperatively with medical staff, the senior management team and other key stakeholders to meet NHA and NEHSDA goals, benchmarks and Excellence in Rural Health. Represents Northeast Acute Care Services to the community, other health care agencies, government departments and professional organizations as opportunities occur.

Starting salary will be approximately from $116,591 to $145,739 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic 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:

• 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.

Qualfications

• Master's degree in health administration or a related discipline along with a degree in nursing and at least five (5) years experience in a leadership position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of operational and strategic plans or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eligibility for registration with BCCNM is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local and regional health issues.
• Knowledge of the change process.
• Knowledge of how to maintain focus in chaos.
• Knowledge and skills with computer applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to manage financial, material and human resources.

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.