Manager, site and clinical services

at  The Good Samaritan Society

MANAGER, SITE AND CLINICAL SERVICES

Closing Date: Until successful candidate is found
Good Samaritan Mountainview Village
Kelowna, BC
The world could use more good samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others.

EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in nursing (BScN)
• Gerontology or healthcare administrator certificate preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Active registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) or with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years proven management experience in a health care environment
• Minimum of five (5) years health related experience, preferably in seniors’ care, including dementia/geriatrics
• Experience managing people within in a unionized environment
• Experience managing a budget

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of:
• Accreditation process
• Human Resources and Labour Relations management
• Business and financial principles
• Seniors’ care industry including applicable contractual and legislative requirements
• Extensive knowledge of MDS/RAI assessment, care planning, clinical outputs and case mix indexes
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, webinar and internet technology
• Able to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility in a constant high energy environment while responding to complex priorities
• Exhibits open and sincere approach to relating to people by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
• Demonstrates critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently and/or make recommendations that are supported by evidence consistent with legislation/policies, and that meets the standards of care
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to travel as required, current driver’s license
• Ability to occasionally work after regular hours in order to attend functions, meetings and to address urgent issues impacting the care home/program
• Ability to be on-call outside of regular business hours as required, willingness to participate in committees and projects

WHO WE ARE:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Please refer the Job description for details