Manager, Community Services Kitimat

Northern Health; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation after one year

Moving expenses support

Referral program

Leadership development

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health seeks an experienced manager to join the Community Services department, leading the implementation of strategic objectives and operational plans to provide effective and efficient community services aligned with NH policies and health priorities.

The role guides planning, delivery and evaluation of services across settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities, ensuring best-practice, safe and ethical care for people and families while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related discipline.
• Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in direct health services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Operational experience in Primary Care with a team-based, person-centered model of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of strategic objectives and operational plans for community services.
• Provide leadership for planning, delivery and evaluation of services.
• Oversee operating systems, clinical activities, education and quality improvement across multiple service areas (Primary Care Interprofessional Teams, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Home Care Nursing, Community Rehabilitation, Home Support).

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Communication

Quality improvement

Decision making

Financial management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking an experienced manager to join our Community Services department.

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 practice 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.

The salary range for this position is $108,147 (min) to $135,184 (midpoint) to $155,461 (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

• 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.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre.

Community:

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

Kitimat is excited to introduce a new Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive offered through the District of Kitimat's municipal office. This initiative is designed to support and attract healthcare professionals who want to build their careers in a vibrant, welcoming community. Discover everything this incentive has to offer by visiting their information page: Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentives.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. 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, person-centered 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:

• 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.