This position is located out of our Stony Plain Care Centre.
Reporting to the Director, Clinical Services, the Manager, Site and Clinical Services provides leadership and operational oversight for a range of living options including assisted/supportive living, dementia care, private pay and life lease. The Manager, Site and Clinical Services works with other organizational leaders and resident/families to ensure that care and services are aligned with organizational mission, vision and values, goals, and objectives and that effective and efficient clinical care and services are being provided. The Manager, Site and Clinical Services assumes a leadership role empowering teams to build and maintain a safety culture that pursues leading practices, quality improvement and learning and development initiatives throughout our care homes and programs.
Additionally, the Manager, Site and Clinical Services is a key representative of Good Samaritan promoting a positive image of the organization collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organization.

EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in nursing (BScN) preferred
• Gerontology or healthcare administrator certificate preferred
• Current CPR certification
• In care homes/programs where the Manager, Site and Clinical Services is a standalone position without a Clinical Services Lead, a regulated nurse designation is required with valid registration with the respective provincial licensing body

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
• 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 and a 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:

As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose. With a proud history of innovation and service excellence, Good Samaritan offers continuing and long-term care, supportive and assisted living, and a variety of specialized health care programs. We serve the healthy and frail elderly, adults with developmental disabilities, and those with chronic or complex health conditions. We operate 61 care homes across Alberta and British Columbia, serving more than 5,600 residents, clients, and patients. Our work is supported by over 4,300 dedicated employees and more than 500 volunteers. We are proud to ensure that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes directly to frontline care and services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

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