Regional Manager, Continuing Care Services

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in health services is seeking a Regional Manager for Continuing Care Services in Fort Smith, Canada. The role involves overseeing a long-term care facility and managing budgets and staff to ensure compliance with health care standards. The ideal candidate holds a Baccalaureate in Nursing and has substantial management experience, particularly within a continuing care environment. Strong leadership, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to quality client safety are essential. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management or supervisory experience.
• 3 years of experience in a continuing care setting.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for management and planning of assigned continuing care budgets.
• Promotes client and family involvement in service design.
• Provides leadership to Regional Continuing Care Services staff.
• Participates in recruitment and staff retention strategies.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Client safety

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

Regional Manager, Continuing Care Services

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Regional Manager, Continuing Care Services oversees the Northern Lights Special Care Home, a 28-bed long-term care facility, and the Home and Community Care Program. You will ensure compliance with standards in areas such as long-term care, home care, infection prevention and control, and medication management. The role is also responsible for managing staff, scheduling, and capital resources to support effective service delivery. Sensitivity to the geographical and cultural needs of the population is essential, along with an understanding of how community and culture shape the delivery of health care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for the management, variance reporting and planning of assigned continuing care budgets.
• Promotes clients' and families' involvement in planning and service design, as well as quality and safety issues at the organization level, including quality improvement and client safety activities.
• Provides subject matter expertise, guidance, direction, and exemplary leadership to the Regional Continuing Care Services staff.
• Participates in the recruitment, placement, and orientation of staff, and participates in developing strategies for staff retention.

Key Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate in Nursing plus five (5) years of management/supervisory experience and 3 years' experience in a continuing care setting.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGALROAD
BOX876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
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