SECTION HEAD, HISTOPATHOLOGY

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Fort St. John, a vibrant community in Canada, is seeking a Section Head for their laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will combine clinical expertise with leadership skills to manage technical operations and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation and employee training opportunities, in a community known for its outdoor activities and short commutes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health/dental

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• Required to have a relevant health-related degree and registration if applicable.
• Demonstrated leadership and clinical expertise are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical operations of designated laboratory sections.
• Perform administrative and supervisory duties in the lab.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Technical Management

Education

Relevant Health-related Degree

Registration with regulatory body

Job description

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.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the position promotes a safe environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff. Reporting to the Lead Technologist, the Section Head performs administrative, supervisory, and technical duties in managing all technical operations of the designated laboratory section(s) of the multifunction lab. Performs technical duties as required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

About

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
  
  

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