At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead day-to-day operations in long-term care, supporting staff and enhancing patient care.
- Company: Join Northern Health, a progressive healthcare provider in beautiful BC.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and four weeks vacation after one year.
- Other info: Access to outdoor activities and loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in health-related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 90770 - 130481 $ per year.
Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join Rotary Manor. In accordance with the established vision, mission, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, the Assistant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the long-term care or acute care settings with the support of the Manager or designate. The Assistant Manager is accountable in the planning, coordination, development, implementation, evaluation, and administration of long-term care/acute care services. The incumbent supervises staff as well as serves as a role model and a resource to staff, and in the counseling and education of families. Reviews, analyses and makes recommendations on the development of administrative systems such as policies, procedures, standards of care, staffing levels and a continuous quality improvement environment. The Assistant Manager liaises with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate, identify and efficiently utilize resources.
Qualifications
- A degree in a health-related discipline, Business, HR, Disability Management, Workplace Health & Safety, Finance plus three (3) to five (5) years of recent related health care experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer communication means.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
- Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
- Demonstrated ability to guide individuals and groups while maintaining group cohesion, motivation, commitment, and effectiveness.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively introduce and manage change that is consistent with the vision, purpose, and operating principles of Northern Health.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate programs.
- Excellent negotiation skills to relate effectively with clients, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Where you will be working:
Facility: Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Rotary Manor.
Community: Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek.
More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
- Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
- Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
- Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
- Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
- Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
- Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
- Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
- Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.
Assistant Manager in Dawson Creek employer: Northern Health
Northern Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the growth and well-being of its employees while delivering high-quality healthcare services across Northern BC. With a strong commitment to patient and family-centered care, the organization fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional development, offering comprehensive benefits, generous vacation time, and unique opportunities for leadership training. Living in Prince Rupert not only provides access to breathtaking outdoor activities but also ensures a supportive community environment, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
