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Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join our Long-Term Care Services department.

The Manager, Long-Term Care participates in the implementation of strategic objectives and operational plans to provide effective and efficient delivery of long-term care that meets Northern Health’s policies and health priorities. The position is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, delivery and evaluation of services for all assigned sites and programs.

Starting salary will be approximately from $132,169 to $163,073 and will be based on education, training, experience, reporting structure and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a relevant discipline plus five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive leadership in a position responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of operational and strategic plans, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operations of Long-Term Care Services, Dementia Care services, and Therapeutic Recreation programs, including a broad understanding of clinical theory and practice within a person-centered model of care.
• Knowledge of local and regional community health issues including a general understanding of a Primary Health Care Model of service delivery.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and delegate.
• Ability to promote team building while understanding that decisive action is required.
• Ability to find creative solutions to problems and to develop alternative strategies to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Positive problem-solving skills in a dynamic unionized work environment.
• Computer proficiency.
  

Where you will be working:
Facility:
Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Bulkley Lodge

Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Smithers

More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:

• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants

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