director of care, bulkley valley

2 weeks ago


Smithers, Canada Northern Health Authority Full time
Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

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.

Participates in the formulation of strategic objectives and operational plans to provide effective and efficient delivery of nursing, rehab and discharge services that meet the Northern Health Authority's policies and health priorities, and provides leadership in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services.

The Director of Care anticipates, identifies and meets health needs of residents, ensuring the development, integration, and provision of a broad range of acute care services, facility-based services within a value-based and service driven corporate business plan.

Starting salary will be approximately from $116,591 to $145,739 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Compression adjustment premium of up to 15% may be applied

Bulkley Valley District Hospital is a 19-bed acute care hospital which integrates home and community care into one facility. Services include emergency/outpatient, medical/surgical, maternity, palliative care, laboratory, radiology, pediatrics, home & community care and community cancer clinic. The medical staff in Smithers consists of family physicians, anesthetists, a pediatrician, visiting surgeons and other specialists.

Smithers has a population of 5, local residents and is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges that provide a backdrop for the towns' Alpine setting. Check out where there is always something new to experience.

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.
Qualfications

  • A Master's degree in Nursing and seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in a leadership position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of operational and strategic plans, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Eligibility for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required.
Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the operations of preventative health, mental health, home and community and rehabilitation programs as well as acute care hospitals and Health Centres, including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional/non-professional staff within the programs.
  • Knowledge of local and regional community health issues.
  • Ability to manage financial, material and human resources.
  • Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
  • Ability to balance multiple activities and projects concurrently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.
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.



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