Health Services Manager – Kamloops Regional Correctional Kamloops

Job title: Health Services Manager – Kamloops Regional Correctional Kamloops

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Health Services Manager

Kamloops Regional Correctional centre, Kamloops

What you’ll do

• Direct the strategic planning process and coordinates the process of operational planning across the assigned health care centre in collaboration with the Regional Director. Integrate specific goals and objectives into the activities of the Health Services ensuring linkages with individual performance plans, and quality management initiatives.
• Oversee and coordinate on-going team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities that facilitate team goal setting, problem solving, conflict resolution and collaboration by arranging and facilitating meetings and in-services; reviewing team policies and procedures, revising documents, and developing new policies and procedures; selecting and utilizing outcome measures, implementing new approaches to care, and evaluating effect of changes in patient centered primary care practice; composing semi-annual and annual reports; and consults with team and collaborates with other Health Services Managers and the Regional Director regarding efficiency of processes and procedures and changes in policies and procedures to ensure streamlined, effective and patient/family centered practices.
• Manage service area operations by coordinating and establishing priorities, assessing and monitoring staffing requirements and supplies. Define an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders that ensures the availability of adequate and appropriate staff according to operational demands and environmental and resource constraints. Develop, recommend, implement and evaluate staffing patterns, rotations and vacation schedules to ensure adequate staffing to meet patient needs.
• Provide leadership to staff through collaborative coaching, guiding and modeling key behaviours and strategies, encouraging dialogue and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues. Foster partnerships and establish systems that ensure seamless client flow.

What you bring

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related health profession from an accredited University.
• A minimum of seven (7) years recent related clinical experience including two (2) years working in a managerial/leadership capacity in a clinical setting, preferably in primary care.
• Current practicing registration with a relevant professional association.

You will have:

• Solid clinical knowledge of primary care practices.
• Strong skills in clinical and operations management.
• Innovative leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to promote teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with quality assurance processes, operational planning and program/service development.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Regular, Full Time
2250 W. Trans Canada Highway, Kamloops
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Monday to Friday; 0830-1630
Requisition Number: 105812

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 105812E-2353231
Work Site 2250 W. Trans Canada Highway, Kamloops
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0830-1630
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 20-Apr-2021

Expected salary:

Location: Kamloops, BC

Job date: Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:23:51 GMT