Position Summary

Looking for an experienced nursing leader for the GR Baker Memorial Hospital. If you are passionate about providing effective and efficient delivery of hospital services, please look into this position.

The Manager, Surgical & Critical Care is responsible for the management, leadership and coordination of services for the areas within this portfolio. This includes responsibility for the management of staff and resources and the provision of leadership and consultative advice in clinical care, operational and administrative activities of the service(s); ensuring that services are delivered and implemented in an effective and efficient manner and meeting established strategic directions and organizational initiatives and objectives in a manner aligned with the organization’s culture, values and strategic direction.

Starting salary will be approximately from $129,557 to $159,875 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions.

GR Baker Memorial Hospital is a full care hospital with 27 Acute Care beds, 4 ICU beds and 5 crisis stabilization beds.
Some services provided the hospital:

• Full Emergency Medical Care

• Laboratory

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Pharmacy

• General Surgery

• Internal Medicine

• Otolaryngology (ENT)

• Community Cancer Care

• Physiotherapy

• Respiratory Therapy

• Environmental Health

• Speech and Language Therapy

• Visiting specialists in Cardiology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Urology and Ophthalmology

• Video conferencing for consultations with specialists or physicians in other areas.

• Home and Community Care and Home Support

Quesnel Quesnel is a small city with big opportunity. It boasts a vibrant, creative and family friendly lifestyle, rich with culture and community spirit. The city is nestled on the banks of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers, and has a diverse population of 23,000 people. The major industries include forestry, agriculture, mining and tourism. Quesnel offers affordable housing, twelve public schools, one Christian school, and two post-secondary schools. Check out Quesnel for more information on this outdoor playground and its access to a wealth of adventures.

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

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing plus five (5) years recent related experience plus post basic education in management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Current registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a multidisciplinary team approach involved in the coordination of care in a complex environment and system of care services.

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and delegate.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to promote team building while understanding that decisive action is required.

• Ability to find creative solutions to problems and to develop alternative strategies to support quality improvement initiatives.

• Positive problem solving skills in a dynamic unionized work environment.

• Computer proficiency.

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.

Comments

Competition #:

05705910

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

GR BAKER MEMORIAL HOSP CO

Location:

Quesnel, BC

Department:

GRB NURSING ADMINISTRATI

Reports To:

HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, QUESNEL

Close Date:

AUGUST 10, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT