Position Summary

Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes – we want to hear from you.

In accordance with the established Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health (NH), the Manager, Regional Waitlist Management - Surgical Services coordinates and leads key perioperative initiatives within a change management and clinical service context by leading the day-to-day operations of Surgical Services waitlist management, for all surgical sites including ambulatory care departments. Assigns and oversees daily work of Surgical Patient Registry Administrators; troubleshoots day-to-day challenges, delivers, and acts as primary point of contact for patients, OR booking staff, and surgeon/specialists/physician’s office staff. This role functions as a resource for perioperative network and site leadership teams by ensuring optimal structure and design, and Cerner system changes are implemented to achieve desired outcomes and benefits.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management or health-related discipline plus five (5) to 7 (seven) years related experience in project leadership, process design/improvement or health administration which includes supervisory, or leadership experience supplemented by knowledge and/or experience in waitlist management, OR booking, project coordination, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of OR booking, Electronic Scheduling systems (Cerner) Surgical Patient Registry (SPR), and surgeon office procedures.

• Working knowledge of project management and process improvement principles and methods.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met.

• Ability to lead and mentor staff.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a fast-paced health care environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to use a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others.

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer and word processing, spreadsheet applications and specialized clinical information systems.

• Ability to operate related equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and utilize medical terminology.

• Ability to prepare and analyze financial and statistical information and administrative practices.

• Ability to assist in fostering an environment that values patient centered care, innovation, adaptability, and critical thinking.

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 #:

05708878

Employee Type:

PERMANENT FULL TIME

Bargaining Unit:

NON-CONTRACT

Facility:

CORPORATE OFFICE

Location:

Prince George, BC

Department:

NH PROGRAM COUNCILS-SURGERY

Reports To:

EXECUTIVE LEAD, SURGICAL PROGRAM

Close Date:

SEPTEMBER 04, 2025

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