Site Manager, Community Hospital

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Tofino; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks a Site Manager for the Community Hospital network. You will direct patient care services, lead operational planning, HR deployment, financial monitoring and quality management, and provide professional guidance to staff amid organizational change.

Reporting to the Site Director, Community Hospitals, you will ensure service delivery aligns with VIHA values and strategic direction while partnering with Indigenous health initiatives where

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant health discipline and five (5) years of managerial experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in evolving needs and creative solution negotiation.
• Ability to manage staff and budgets across multiple service areas.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care services and day-to-day patient care delivery.
• Oversee operational planning, human resource deployment, and financial monitoring.
• Provide professional guidance to clinical staff and manage quality assurance and education.
• Lead change initiatives and ensure alignment with VIHA culture, values and strategy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in health discipline

Job description

Site Manager, Community Hospital - (233881)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0830 - 1630

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$55.46 - $79.72

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Site Director, Community Hospitals, the Site Manager is accountable for directing patient care services. This includes providing day-to-day direction for patient care delivery, operational planning, human resource deployment, financial monitoring, quality management and education. The Site Manager provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with the organization s culture, values and strategic direction. The Site Manager provides professional and technical guidance to clinical staff and performs highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and application to a variety of situations as well as exercises independent judgment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent a Bachelor's degree in a relevant health discipline and five (5) years of relevant managerial experience. Appropriate certification, license or professional designation.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in the context of evolving needs and skills in negotiating creative solutions.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the service areas throughout the Vancouver Island Health Authority in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians and community members.

We are committed to reconciliation and Indigenous leadership in health care. This position is open to all qualified applicants, with preference given to qualified First Nations, Inuit, and Métis candidates. We value lived experience and encourage applicants to share how their experience contributes to our shared purpose of improving health outcomes through culturally safe leadership.This position will be matrix reporting to site operations and Indigenous Health with the expectation of working with Indigenous communities to support improved health care experiences for all people seeking care.Travel to remote communities by boat, plane or logging road may be a requirement.

Additional Clauses

Priority access will be given to Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit) candidates.