Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $67.26 - $85.95 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.0 Planned Start Date Jan. 20 2025 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
NOTE: This job applies to a manager responsible to provide clinical and operational leadership to a front-line clinical patient care department or health program that is delivered through multi-disciplinary health care teams in a hospital and/or community-based direct patient/client care setting. The departments are large with the Manager Clinical Services/Program Operations directly supervising at a minimum Nurses at the Level 4 or 5 classification/wage rate.
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 Director, Tertiary Clinical Operations, the Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day unit operation including direct supervision of unit staff. This role interacts with physicians, nursing staff, unit staff, and other departments and interdisciplinary team members on a daily basis and provides clinical support to patient/resident care by exception only. The position facilitates and fosters interdisciplinary participation in patient/resident care activities and coaches, mentors, motivates and empowers clinical staff.
The Unit Manager fosters an environment that empowers and supports individuals to provide safe, quality care; or ensures service contracts meet performance criteria that include safe, quality care.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a health-related field and seven years of relevant management experience. Current registration with professional licensing body.
Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork and an integrated/coordinated system of services. Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout Island Health 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. Demonstrated ability to lead in the context of evolving needs. Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas. Ability to work effectively with staff and physicians. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to lead others and negotiate creative solutions. Ability to utilize both analytical skills and conceptual thinking to identify and resolve issues.LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework: https://cchl-ccls.ca/pld-leads/the-leads-framework/
Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD5512.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Non Contract Affiliation/Union Non-Contract Management