About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Site Director, Community Hospitals, the Site Manager is accountable for directing patient care services. This includes providing day-to-day direction for patient care delivery, operational planning, human resource deployment, financial monitoring, quality management and education. The Site Manager provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with the organization s culture, values and strategic direction. The Site Manager provides professional and technical guidance to clinical staff and performs highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and application to a variety of situations as well as exercises independent judgment
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent a Bachelor's degree in a relevant health discipline and five (5) years of relevant managerial experience. Appropriate certification, license or professional designation.
Skills And Abilities
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Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
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Demonstrated leadership ability in the context of evolving needs and skills in negotiating creative solutions.
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Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the service areas throughout the Vancouver Island Health Authority in an effective and efficient manner.
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Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
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Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas.
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Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians and community members.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2649.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Site Director, Community Hospitals, the Site Manager is accountable for directing patient care services. This includes providing day-to-day direction for patient care delivery, operational planning, human resource deployment, financial monitoring, quality management and education. The Site Manager provides leadership in managing and implementing change and ensures an environment that supports both professional practice and alignment with the organization s culture, values and strategic direction. The Site Manager provides professional and technical guidance to clinical staff and performs highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and application to a variety of situations as well as exercises independent judgment
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
A level of education, training and experience equivalent a Bachelor's degree in a relevant health discipline and five (5) years of relevant managerial experience. Appropriate certification, license or professional designation.
Skills And Abilities
-
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
-
Demonstrated leadership ability in the context of evolving needs and skills in negotiating creative solutions.
-
Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the service areas throughout the Vancouver Island Health Authority in an effective and efficient manner.
-
Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
-
Strong management skills, particularly in staff and budget areas.
-
Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians and community members.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2649.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.