HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, TERRACE

Northern Health Authority; Terrace; On-site; CAD 158,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Cer

Extended health and dental benefits

Municipal pension plan

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Training and leadership development

Unique outdoor lifestyle and shortcomm

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a champion with significant management and leadership experience to join our Administration department. The role provides leadership in planning, delivery and evaluation of programs for the assigned site within a regional system.

The successful candidate will ensure high quality patient care, support the HSDA Senior Management Team, and drive strategic priorities in a dynamic BC health network. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Northern BC.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Health Administration or a related discipline.
• Seven to ten years of experience in progressively senior health care administration roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning, integration, delivery and evaluation of programs and services for the assigned site or health service area within a regional system.
• Ensure quality patient/client/resident care and achievement of Northern Health and HSDA Business Plan objectives.
• Support and collaborate with the Senior Management Team of the HSDA to implement strategic priorities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem solving

Facilitation

Negotiation

Change management

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Health care knowledge

Education

Master's in Health Administration

Job description

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 our Administration department.

Provides leadership in the planning, integration, delivery and evaluation of programs and services for the assigned site or health service delivery area in the context of a regional system of service delivery. Ensures that quality patient/client/resident care is provided and that the strategic goals and objectives of the Northern Health and HSDA Business Plan are achieved. Supports and collaborates with the Senior Management Team of the HSDA to build and implement strategic priorities.

The salary range for this position is $158,434 (min) to $198,042 (midpoint) to $237,651 (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

• A Masters Degree in a Health Administration or a related discipline;
• Plus seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in progressively senior health care administration roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to create and support innovation and manage and implement change.
• Good budget and finance skills
• Understanding of the application of continuous quality improvement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Ksyen Regional Hospital

Community:

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

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!

• 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.

Important Application Information

Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
  • Program certificates or diplomas.
  • High school, college, or university transcripts.
  • Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants