Manager, Infection Prevention and Control

4 weeks ago

Kelowna, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time
Who are we looking for?
Interior Health is hiring a Manager, Infection Prevention and Control at out Kelowna location on a full time permanent basis.

What we offer:
-Employee & Family Assistance Program
-Employer paid training/education opportunities
-Employer paid vacation
-Medical Services Plan
-Employer paid insurance premiums
-Extended health &dental coverage
-Municipal Pension Plan
-Work-life balance

Salary
Salary range for the position is $106,026 to $152,413. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

About this job:
This is a key leadership role and will be expected to work with all levels of employees within the organization. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the operations, management, utilization, risk management, and quality improvement within the Infection Prevention and Control portfolio. The Manager applies management theory and concepts to leading, staffing, monitoring, evaluating, and data gathering including the development of relevant outcome measures pertinent to the program. The Manager will be working closely with National, Provincial, and Regional representatives and will ensure compliance with Provincial mandates. The Manager is accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial, and human resources; for guiding and coordinating activities of the area(s) in accordance with professional standards; and supporting the goals and strategic direction of Interior Health.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

•Facilitates and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of program specific goals and objectives, standards and policies, ensuring consistency with the established standards and objectives of the services within Interior Health.

•Maintains fiscal accountability by collecting and monitoring necessary fiscal and utilization data and analyzes data appropriately. Ensures effective use of resources within the program. Monitors the budgets, identifies variances, and takes corrective action as required to maintain expenditures within the approved budgets.

•Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement and risk management initiatives in accordance with Interior Health standards and processes and in compliance with Provincial mandates.

•Identifies partners across Interior Health and together develops effective and timely communications methods.

•Analyzes current trends and data to ensure the best possible care for the patients/residents in Interior Health.

•Acts as a change agent within the service fostering an environment of innovation and critical thinking.

•Collaborates with interdisciplinary clinical teams and additional partners to ensure all HCWs have information regarding IPAC best practices and are able to identify and resolve problems, share successes, and secure support/resources.

•Ensures the development and implementation of an effective recruiting, performance review and performance enhancement strategy, growth and development of select personnel and succession planning within the service area.

•Identifies potential leaders and provides support and assistance to those individuals to address career goals.

•Administers collective agreements and represents the employer in the grievance process, on various union/management committees, and during essential service situations.

•Analyses current trends and data in assigned areas of responsibility relating to the provision of accessible, comprehensive, efficient, and effective service/care. This includes sick time, overtime, WCB, staff turnover, vacation utilization, and vacancies.

•Maintains a positive and productive work environment respecting the value of an interdisciplinary team approach to the provision of health services. Promotes the creation of a quality work environment.

•Identifies the educational needs of staff. Communicates with educational personnel regarding identified needs and collaboratively plans the opportunities for professional development.

•Establishes and maintains contacts with professional colleagues, organizations, and groups, both internal and external to Interior Health.

•Maintains own continuing education with respect to clinical knowledge/expertise, change management, and patient/staff safety.

•In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a health and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.

•Performs other duties as assigned.

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