Requisition ID: 400734
Position Number: 111-71220-N200-01
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud
Site: Portage Regional Health Centre
Union: Non Union
Department/Unit: Surg/Obs/Cancer Care
Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre
City: Portage la Prairie
Hiring Status: Temporary
FTE: 1.0 on call
Employment arrangement: In Person
Daily hours worked: 7.75
Anticipated shift: Days
Annual base hours: 2015
Anticipated Start Date: As mutually agreed upon
Salary : As per Agreement
Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.
Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director Health Services - Acute Care, the Manager Health Services is responsible for providing leadership within their assigned area of responsibility, this may include acute care, transitional care and personal care home. The Manager Health Services works collaboratively in a matrix structure with other leaders, team members and programs in the organization to achieve desired client/patient/resident experiences and outcomes.
The Manager Health Services has responsibility for the implementation and evaluation of regional policies, procedures and guidelines to meet standards, allocation and monitoring of budgeted resources, human resource management, quality improvement, mitigation of risk, supporting education, research and applying lean methodology in achieving highly efficient and effective processes.
The Manager Health Services is responsible to build relationships and partnerships with communities within their assigned catchment area.
The incumbent will exercise 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 of five (5) years in progressive health care management position(s).
Experience and strong background in leadership and in system process.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Baccalaureate Degree in a clinical healthcare discipline.
A suitable combination of post-secondary education and health care management experience relative to the position will be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
Knowledge of an integrated health care system and standards of care.
Knowledge of quality improvement, risk management, patient safety initiatives and lean methodology.
Demonstrated ability to lead, promote innovation and initiate actions toward the achievement of goals.
Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate the multiple components of an integrated system.
Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to understand and is sensitive to the needs of a diverse population and adjusts interactions appropriately.
Demonstrated ability, flexibility and willingness to change behaviour and opinion in accordance with best practices, and across different environments and cultures.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations and effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop skills and knowledge in self, colleagues, and clients, based on learning and communicating best practices.
Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to the organization’s values and standards of ethical behavior.
Demonstrated computer literacy in software programs.
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 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
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.
Adheres to the organizations policies and procedures.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.
Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.
Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
