Manager, Acute Care Therapies

Job summary

The Primary Health Care Manager provides operational leadership for inpatient therapy services to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role collaborates with outpatient services to integrate care delivery and manages resources to meet changing patient needs.

Job details

Position #: 9014906 Expected Start Date: November 02, 2026 Union: OOS Facility: Victoria Hospital City/Town: Prince Albert Department: Speech Language Pathology Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 15 shifts of 7.5 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment Travel Required: Yes Job Description: The Primary Health Care Manager provides operational leadership for inpatient Therapies services, ensuring the effective and timely delivery of safe, high-quality patient care within a complex and fast-paced hospital environment. The role works collaboratively with the Therapies Manager responsible for outpatient services to support integrated service delivery, consistent practice, and effective resource utilization across the continuum of care. The Manager supports hospital-based operational, client and safety committees and responds to changing patient care needs by adjusting and allocating services within a fluid staffing complement. The role balances operational priorities, critical patient care timelines, workforce capacity, and fiscal resources to maintain accessible and responsive Therapies services. Human Resources Exemption: No Licenses * Valid Class 5 driver's license Education * Undergraduate degree or diploma in health, social sciences or administration. Experience * Experience developing and leading innovative planning and programs * Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment * 5+ years of experience in a health care organization * Experience, at an operational level, as a medical leader Knowledge & Abilities * Ability to maintain alignment with strategic priorities * A knowledge of Human Resources programs and systems * Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan * Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders * Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group * Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to articulate mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward. * Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement * Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity * Ability to integrate clinical knowledge and experience into clinical practice * Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws * Ability to adapt to change or unexpected developments. * Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment * Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan. * Has demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop others * Requires proficiency with a variety of computer applications * committed to quality, safety and striving towards zero harm * Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills * Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care * Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership * Knowledge in LEAN management system * Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others * Extensive knowledge of inpatient & community health services * Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership * Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action Other Education & Training * Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable * Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptabl Other Information * Travel within Saskatchewan The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Primary Health Care Manager provides operational leadership for inpatient therapy services to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role collaborates with outpatient services to integrate care delivery and manages resources to meet changing patient needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree or diploma in health, social sciences, or administration and possess at least 5 years of experience in a healthcare organization. A valid Class 5 driver's license and professional regulatory standing are also required.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Operational leadership
• Strategic planning
• Clinical knowledge
• Financial management
• Critical thinking
• Stakeholder management
• Change management
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• LEAN management
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patient-centered care
• Quality improvement
• Safety management
• Communication
• Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Training And Development
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Critical Thinking
• Valid Driver's License
• Personal Integrity
• Reconciliation
• Strategic Prioritization
• Community Health
• Clinical Practices
• Social Sciences
• Health Systems
• Resource Utilization
• Primary Health Care
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Cultural Responsiveness

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Acute Care Manager
• Patient Safety Manager
• Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

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