Team Leader, Primary Health Care

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $45.87 - $57.28 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health is proudly recognized as a BC Top Employer. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

We have an exciting **Full Time** opportunity for a** Team Leader** to come join our Primary Health Care team in **Abbotsford, BC.**

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Detailed Overview:
Under general administrative direction of the Manager, Clinical Operations, the Team Leader is a key member of the assigned interdisciplinary team, responsible for the planning, organization, direction and growth of staff for the assigned program/service.

Responsibilities includes the development and delivery of services throughout the assigned community programs including supervising staff, program planning, quality improvement initiatives, as well as providing input to leadership regarding allocation of resources, workload and budgeting.

Coordinates the student placement program and facilitates ongoing education and improvement in quality of clinical practice; promotes and facilitates a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practice which includes an emphasis on recovery. Encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities; ensures clients are supported in navigating the health care system.

**Responsibilities**:

- Establishes, implements and evaluates the objectives, policies, procedures and standards to meet assigned program goals and objectives in collaboration with the Manager, Clinical Operations.
- Establishes, implements and evaluates standards, quality assurance programs, work methods, procedures and systems, and initiates changes in procedures as required. Evaluates and participates in the development of inter-disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Supervises designated staff by interviewing, selecting, orientating, directing and conducting performance evaluation of department staff; organizes in-service education programs; and provides input to disciplining. Participates in the grievance process in consultation with Human Resources and the respective Manager. Manages other staff functions, such as work schedules, approval of vacation and leave of absence requests, as assigned.
- Oversees and/or prepares staff work schedules to ensure efficient use of program staff; may ensure completion of payroll records for staff according to established policies and procedures, as assigned.
- Determines workload measurements and other reports as required. Develops and maintains statistical data related to such items as department activity levels, attendance, leave of absences and performance appraisals. Makes recommendations on how services may be changed or improved to the Manager. Participates in program evaluation as requested.
- Acts as representative for the assigned program and establishes and maintains liaison with related departments, hospitals, community, agencies and associations. Maintains a close working relationship with other departmental personnel. Provides leadership in the development of the profession at the local and regional level.
- Coordinates the supervision and/or assignment of students by ensuring appropriate matching with field instructors, liaising with the university programs and ensuring the proper documentation is in place, supports field instructors in observing the student’s client/family interviews, reviews of documentation and evaluation in accordance with program and university standards.
- Consults with the various programs regarding the impact of social issues on health (ie poverty, homelessness, discharge planning, etc.); provides information and resources to improve health care outcomes including the impact on length of stay.
- Enforces al