In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Director, Tertiary Clinical Operations, the Unit Manager is responsible for the day-to-day unit operation including direct supervision of unit staff. This role interacts with physicians, nursing staff, unit staff, and other departments and interdisciplinary team members on a daily basis and provides clinical support to patient/resident care by exception only. The position facilitates and fosters interdisciplinary participation in patient/resident care activities and coaches, mentors, motivates and empowers clinical staff.
The Unit Manager fosters an environment that empowers and supports individuals to provide safe, quality care; or ensures service contracts meet performance criteria that include safe, quality care.
A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a health-related field and seven years of relevant management experience. Current registration with professional licensing body.
LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework: https://cchl-ccls.ca/pld-leads/the-leads-framework/
