Job Description

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.caJob Summary
The Division Manager is responsible for promoting an environment which supports excellence in care provision and staff empowerment, accomplished through strong leadership capabilities, effective management of human and financial resources and partnerships with internal and external services. The Division Manager ensures medicine inpatient services and Ambulatory Treatment Unit services located at the GB Cross are consistent with established policies and best practices. Specific responsibilities include leading an interdisciplinary team, building strong relationships with physician leads, measuring and monitoring care provision; staff selection, development, motivation and performance appraisal; and management of change in a dynamic environment.The Division Manager works within the NL Health Services Leadership Framework with accountabilities to lead self, engage others, achieve results, develop coalitions and implement systems transformations within the assigned areas of responsibility. These include working within the Divisions lines of business, fiscal and resource stewardship, managing and developing staff, effective communication, quality and risk management and health workplace management.Job Qualifications
Education
A Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline is required.
A Master\'s degree in the applicable area is preferred.Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last seven (7) in an adult acute care clinical setting is required.
Progressive leadership and/or management experience is required.Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Knowledge of adult acute care services.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills focused on supporting and empowering members of the team.
Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills and innovation in problem-solving and decision making.
Demonstrated conflict management skills.
Demonstrated effective time management skills with the ability to manage tight timelines and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated strong financial stewardship.
Ability to work with high degree of independence and initiative.
Ability to manage change and continuous quality improvement.You possess a dynamic leadership style focused on:
- Leading yourself through self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with NL Health Services values of accountability, caring, collaboration, excellence, and respect
- Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
- Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, and evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
- Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
- Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.Other
Current registration/licensure in the relevant professional association is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.caUpon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediatelyTo become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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