Program Manager, Killam Health Centre
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- COV00043328 Requisition #
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- Apr 12, 2024 Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Do you have a great experience in leading operational & administrative programs/teams? Are you passionate about working in rural healthcare and supporting the health of rural patients, residents and families? If this is you, we've got your perfect opportunity! Killam Health Centre is a unique health facility combining a 5 bed acute care unit, an active Emergency Department and 50 beds of mixed Continuing Care. The Continuing Care Unit (Campus of Caring) includes 10 Long Term Care beds along with 40 Supportive Living (SL4 and SL4D) beds. Killam is located just 45 minutes east of Camrose. Killam has a talented team of interdisciplinary staff to support both the acute care patient population as well as the residents of the Campus of Caring. The successful candidate will find themself partnering with various multi-level stakeholders on service delivery, as well as providing advocacy for the patients and residents and team at the site. We are in search for that individual who has a proven track in developing programs that support organizational plans; can make ethical decisions and result-oriented recommendations. You foster an engaging environment while enhancing employee development and growth. This position will also lead/monitor program planning & performance, support change and drive continuous improvement. Your experience as a healthcare professional will be useful in shaping the direction of the rural care services we provide in our facility. Apply to join our team today! Covenant Health is proud of its 150-year history of delivering quality, innovative Catholic health services to Albertans, and is one of Canada’s largest Catholic Health organizations. Covenant Health is also a recent recipient of two prestigious awards: Alberta’s Top 75 Employer award, and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Description:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations, the Program Manager is responsible for the operational and administrative management of the Killam Site. This position leads the Unit Manager & Resident Care Manager and their health care teams in the development of a shared vision for unit(s) and program(s). The Program Manager leads or participates in developing clinical standards and ensures adherence to established clinical and Continuing Care Standards and required organizational practices as well as overseeing and ensuring that staff schedules and rotations adhere to contractual agreements. The PM is accountable for collaborating with HR to address complicated performance management issues escalated by Unit Manager and Resident Care Manager; Reviewing current and upcoming vacancies to identify options and opportunities for change in care delivery; Understanding and ensuring adherence to AHS Service Level Agreements (as applicable); Championing clinical practice changes within program and units; Liaising with all necessary staff & stakeholders to achieve optimal bed utilization and care management; Championing and standardizing processes to improve unit/program performance which may include leading a Lean and/or process improvement initiative. This position investigates concerns, provides documented review findings and initiates corrective action as required; Acts as a program champion for patient safety initiatives including Accreditation and participating in Service Excellence Teams; Works closely with Covenant Health Emergency Disaster Management to develop and review business continuity plans for the program, etc. The Program Manager maximizes their leadership skills, organizational & decision-making skills, coaching, patient/resident focused orientation and commitment to provide quality service. This non-unionized position has an on-call requirement.
- Classification: Program Manager
- Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
- Unit and Program: Acute Care Admin Rural
- Primary Location: Killam Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 30-APR-2024
- Date Available: 10-MAY-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Hourly Salary: $46.21
- Maximum Hourly Salary: $69.31
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a health discipline is required; Master’s Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Must have at least 8 – 10 years progressively responsible experience within a clinical care setting, five of which will have been in a supervisory/management level position. Certified in CPR necessary. Active annual registration with professional college required (where applicable). Please note: Travel is required, and may include the use of a personal vehicle. A standard driver’s abstract may also be required for use of corporate lease vehicles.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Strong clinical knowledge and skill in acute care nursing, and Continuing Care or relevant specialty. Proven skills in management, program leadership, operational planning. Strong organizational and conflict resolution skills. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to provide leadership and function as a team member. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Ability to be objective in decision making. Proven aptitude for career progression. Commitment to safe, effective and ethical patient care and work practices. Commitment to Covenant Health Mission, Vision and Values. Proven dependability and accountability. This position requires a leader who is a self-starter but also an adept collaborator able to lead by example and build on an existing strong team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to travel occasionally to other COV rural sites as well as to Edmonton. Must have valid Alberta driver’s license.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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