Manager Health Services Resident Care

Position Overview

The Manager Health Services - Resident Care is responsible for the delivery of resident care in the assigned areas of operations. The Manager Health Services - Resident Care fosters/facilitates interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the areas of responsibility the institution and the community to ensure a high standard of resident care.

The responsibilities of the Manager Health Services - Resident Care encompasses the domains of management and leadership planning organizing program development communication resource management (fiscal and human) policy development advancement of knowledge and continuous quality improvement. The Manager Health Services - Resident Care is directly accountable to the Manager Health Services - Long Term Care Administration in relation to:

• Resident care and management of the assigned areas.
• Problems related to resident care and staffing and the status of problem resolution
• Variances from the approved budget

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years experience within the past seven (7) years including experience in the area of specialty with demonstrated management and leadership skills.
• Preference for previous management experience preferably two (2) years required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Undergraduate Degree in applicable field from a recognized university is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current BCLS Certification.

Qualifications and Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of theory practice and research in relation to clinical area.
• Demonstrates ability to foster an interdisciplinary collaborative environment that supports quality resident care/quality improvement and an empowered practice model.
• Demonstrate Southern Health-Santé Sud core competencies and/or Management & Leadership competencies.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 drivers license an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1000000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.