Site Manager, Stuart Lake Hospital And Health Center

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with significant project management experience to join us at Stuart Lake Hospital and Health Center.

Reporting to the Health Service Administrator, Omineca, the Site Manager is responsible and accountable for the management of service delivery, buildings and personnel at Stuart Lake Hospital and Health Center. The Site Manager provides leadership in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programs that are consistent with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Northern Health (NH) and Omineca Health Services.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Stuart Lake Hospital is a 12-bed facility (6 Acute Care and 6 Long-term). Services provided at the hospital are:
• Emergency Care
• Acute Care
• Complex Care
• Laboratory
• X-ray
• Primary Care

Fort St. James is Located on the southeast shore of Stuart Lake is the district of Fort St. James. The town has been restored as a national historic site, and has a total population of approximately 4,500. The main industries in Fort St. James are forestry, mining and tourism. The town is also a scenic gateway to a 300 km network of lakes and rivers. Fort St. James is well serviced, has affordable housing and is close to big city amenities. There are two elementary schools and one secondary school. Check out Fort St. James for more information on this unique rural community.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field plus five (5) to seven (7) years experience in a leadership position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of operational and strategic plans;
• Relevant experience in project management, change management and/or Quality Improvement initiatives, preferably in a health care setting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the operations of an Acute Care hospital and health center including an understanding of the interrelationships between the various professional/non-professional staff within the programs
• Knowledge of the operations of Preventative Health, Mental Health & Addictions, Rural Acute Care and Health Centers, primary care and long term care
• Knowledge of local and regional community health issues. Ability to manage human, financial and material resources.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to balance multiple activities and projects concurrently.
• Demonstrated project management, process re-engineering and organizational skills

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.