Permanent Full Time

Meadow Lake Hospital, Meadow Lake, SK

Job Posting # GO-00623624-2

THE ORGANIZATION

On December 4, 2017, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) launched, transitioning 12 former Regional Health Authorities to a single provincial health authority.

The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 40,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province.

We are driven by the commitment to improve frontline patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.  Establishing one provincial approach to plan and deliver health-care services will break down geographic boundaries and service silos, to provide more consistent and coordinated health-care services across the province.

THE POSITION

The Manager will provide clinical leadership support to all patients and their care. The Manager plays an integral role in the coordination of service from a multidisciplinary team approach to care and supports the continuation of care. The Manager works closely with physician co-leads to support the coordination of team-based care and is required to develop collaborative partnerships with staff at all levels of the organization to ensure coordinated, evidence based care throughout the patients’ journey. They will also develop partnerships with community groups, agencies, educational institutions, and external stakeholders. The Manager is responsible to participate in various committees based on program, operational and\or organizational needs. The Manager provides expert opinions and advises on matters affecting the delivery of patient care. The Manager develops and coaches staff to provide patient care to improve health status and supports Family Centred Care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed and in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body, if applicable.
  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in nursing or other allied health profession or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license

EXPERIENCE

• Experience, at an operational level, as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• 5+ years of experience in healthcare leadership preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership that includes articulation of mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Demonstrates commitment to a diverse, culturally competent and culturally safe health system and representative workforce
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of these diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Has demonstrated ability to coach and develop others
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Is committed to patient and family centred care
• Is committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan
• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan along with an understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Out-of-Scope Management Compensation Plan.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available.

Travel within the province of Saskatchewan may be required.

Where necessary, on-call responsibilities may be required in this position.