Director Nursing- Nursing Administration- Regular Full Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Full Time Position – 1.0 FTE
This position has an annual salary range of $141,734.00 - $177,168.00
(Managment/ Excluded Group)
The Director Nursing (DN) ensures that culturally sensitive, safe, quality, patient and family-centred care is provided at Yukon Hospitals. The DN works with all stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure excellent outcomes in the development and implementation of YHC-aligned operational plans for clinical areas of Whitehorse General Hospital including Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Services, and Clinical Education Program. The incumbent works closely with the Director of Nursing WGH 2nd floor and colleagues on the Management and Executive Teams, as well as with physician leaders, to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. While the main objectives of this position are clinically focused, patient experience is all encompassing and may require the incumbent to take on a variety of tasks or projects to ensure patients and families have an optimal experience. To excel in this role, the incumbent displays passion and optimism, inspires respect and trust, and provides vision and inspiration to peers and direct reports.
Knowledge and Skills Required
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Strong knowledge of health care and hospital systems
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Sound knowledge of professional practices and procedures as outlined by Yukon Licensed Practical Nurses Act, along with a strong understanding of current nursing standards, policies, and procedures
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Demonstrated knowledge in recruitment strategies, performance management, and with the administration and interpretation of collective agreements
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Self-directed and strong collaborative skills
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
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Ability to lead and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
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Ability to develop operating, maintenance, and capital budgets, including analysis
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Ability to develop and achieve operational plans
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Ability to establish, lead and maintain positive change
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Ability to deal with multiple complex issues and manage multiple priorities
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Ability to coach, mentor and develop employees
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Ability to focus on creating an exceptional quality patient and family experience and ensuring patient safety
-
Strong ability to prepare written documents, data sheets, business cases, and reports
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Strong ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make decisions both interdependently and independently
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Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
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Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Nursing, or recognized equivalent, and possess a minimum of five years management experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting. A certificate in hospital or health care services administration and/or management, nursing administration or human resource management or equivalent preferred. Experience in quality, safety and risk management and registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association, or recognized equivalent organization would be considered desirable assets. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
Incentives:
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Yukon Bonus
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Pension Plan
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Comprehensive Benefits Package
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Relocation Allowance
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Free Parking
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Generous Vacation Time
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On-site Gym
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
Director Nursing- Nursing Administration- Regular Full Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Regular Full Time Position – 1.0 FTE
This position has an annual salary range of $141,734.00 - $177,168.00
(Managment/ Excluded Group)
The Director Nursing (DN) ensures that culturally sensitive, safe, quality, patient and family-centred care is provided at Yukon Hospitals. The DN works with all stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure excellent outcomes in the development and implementation of YHC-aligned operational plans for clinical areas of Whitehorse General Hospital including Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Services, and Clinical Education Program. The incumbent works closely with the Director of Nursing WGH 2nd floor and colleagues on the Management and Executive Teams, as well as with physician leaders, to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. While the main objectives of this position are clinically focused, patient experience is all encompassing and may require the incumbent to take on a variety of tasks or projects to ensure patients and families have an optimal experience. To excel in this role, the incumbent displays passion and optimism, inspires respect and trust, and provides vision and inspiration to peers and direct reports.
Knowledge and Skills Required
-
Strong knowledge of health care and hospital systems
-
Sound knowledge of professional practices and procedures as outlined by Yukon Licensed Practical Nurses Act, along with a strong understanding of current nursing standards, policies, and procedures
-
Demonstrated knowledge in recruitment strategies, performance management, and with the administration and interpretation of collective agreements
-
Self-directed and strong collaborative skills
-
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
-
Ability to lead and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
-
Ability to develop operating, maintenance, and capital budgets, including analysis
-
Ability to develop and achieve operational plans
-
Ability to establish, lead and maintain positive change
-
Ability to deal with multiple complex issues and manage multiple priorities
-
Ability to coach, mentor and develop employees
-
Ability to focus on creating an exceptional quality patient and family experience and ensuring patient safety
-
Strong ability to prepare written documents, data sheets, business cases, and reports
-
Strong ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make decisions both interdependently and independently
-
Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
-
Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Nursing, or recognized equivalent, and possess a minimum of five years management experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting. A certificate in hospital or health care services administration and/or management, nursing administration or human resource management or equivalent preferred. Experience in quality, safety and risk management and registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association, or recognized equivalent organization would be considered desirable assets. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
Incentives:
-
Yukon Bonus
-
Pension Plan
-
Comprehensive Benefits Package
-
Relocation Allowance
-
Free Parking
-
Generous Vacation Time
-
On-site Gym
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.