Manager, Clinical Services Program Operations, Rehabilitation & Development Management - BC Children's Hospital & Sunnyhill Health Centre

Manager, Clinical Services Program Operations, Rehabilitation & Development Management

BC Children's Hospital & SunnyHill Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

This position supports the Neuromotor and Acute Rehabilitation programs in the Sunny Hill Health Centre.

What you'll do

• Develop strategic priorities and coordinates operational planning and implementation for the organization in conjunction with the practice leaders and Director. Collaborate with colleagues including medical and practice leaders in support patient/client-focused and integrated care. Ensure consistent and aligned messaging by leadership, and communicates PHSA and program/service vision, values and strategic direction and ensure integration into practice by interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide overall leadership and direction for team members using effective management techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, decision making, coalition building and performance management) that support the achievement of required outcomes. Manage and supervise staff.
• Manage clinical service area operations by coordinating and establishing priorities, assessing and monitoring staffing requirements and supplies. Define an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders that ensures the availability of adequate & appropriate staff according to operational demands and environmental and resource constraints.
• Develop effective and efficient practices and processes to measure the use of resources and quality of care. Manage available resources including staff resources, minor and capital equipment purchases and space re-allocations to ensure the delivery of inter-professional services within the program. Develop the program budget to complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints and uses utilization methods to monitor and adhere to allocated budget. Coordinate contract management if required.
• Lead, in collaboration with physicians & professional practice leaders, the identification of evidence based outcomes, the development of quality indicators and care pathways, ensures compliance with accreditation standards, and coordinates or participates in quality improvement activities (including imPROVE).
• Provide leadership to staff through collaborative coaching, guiding and modeling key behaviors and strategies, encouraging dialogue and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues. Foster partnerships and establish systems that ensure seamless client flow.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff by identifying vacancies, interviewing applicants, and making hiring decisions in collaboration with physician and professional practice leaders as needed; and ensure clarification of roles, adherence to accreditation and practice standards, and safe delivery of care.
• Implement effective performance management processes in an interdisciplinary team environment. Ensure probationary and annual reviews are completed for program staff; investigate work and staff issues, and where necessary initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination. Participate in labour relations, including the grievance process. Monitor requests for overtime, vacation, leaves of absences, and sick time.
• In consultation with Risk Management provides leadership in investigating and reporting serious patient incidents. Review and follow-up incident reports (both patient/family and staff) by sharing outcomes and subsequent practice changes to program staff.
• Contribute to the identification, planning and evaluation of educational sessions for interprofessional staff. Facilitate the development and implementation of orientation programs for new staff.
• Create an environment that encourages participation in research, evidence-based practice, fosters personal growth and supports opportunities for learning and teaching for students and staff.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related degree from an accredited University, a Master's degree is preferred, plus a minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years recent related clinical experience that includes two (2) years working in a managerial/leadership capacity.
• Current registration/membership with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or an appropriate recognized professional association.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven leadership ability, with communication and interpersonal skills conducive to interacting in a multidisciplinary environment and ability to relate easily to a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong skills in operations management.
• Fosters collaborative working relationships that promote cooperative goal achievement and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
• Self-directed and highly motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to promote teamwork.
• Critical thinking skills, problem resolution, and proven ability to effectively manage human and fiscal resources.
• Proven ability to negotiate and mediate resolutions to complex situations.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of quality assurance process, operational planning and program development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and foster a culture of education and research aimed at improving care delivery and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage human and fiscal resources.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized patient care information system.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $116,591 - $167,600/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600
Requisition # 174530E

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children (SHHC) provides specialized development and rehabilitation services to BC children, youth and their families.

BCCH and SHHC is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA, BCCH and SHHC is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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