Manager, Community Services Fort Nelson

Northern Health; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 146,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as the Manager of Community Services, where you will lead the delivery of essential health services in a beautiful northern community. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape health care delivery, ensuring ethical and competent care for families. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive culture, you will manage diverse services and work collaboratively with dedicated teams. Enjoy the benefits of a comprehensive package, including generous vacation and relocation support, while embracing the stunning outdoor lifestyle Fort Nelson has to offer.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in health services.
• Operational experience in Primary Care with a team-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of strategic objectives for community services.
• Evaluate services and ensure best practices for quality care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Team Management

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Community Health Issues

Integrity

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a related discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join our team!

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 practices 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 $146,529 to $159,875 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Fort Nelson is located in the northernmost reaches of the Rocky Mountains, with magnificent scenery and landscapes. The main industries are forestry, natural gas, transportation, and tourism. The population is approximately 3,370. Fort Nelson is a charming and friendly community with genuine personality. The importance of the Alaska Highway is immediately evident, and the town itself is built around the highway, with the museum, gas stations, shopping, restaurants, accommodations, and services spread along its route. Check out Fort Nelson for more information if you prefer a slower-paced lifestyle.

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

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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.