Job Description

Location:
Chemotherapy
Oncology Program ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential
Schedule:
Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Non Bargaining
Job Classification Type:
Management and Non-Bargaining
This is the life-changing opportunity youve been looking for.
Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Business Manager to join our team!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking an innovative, accomplished, adaptable individual to join our team as a Business Manager.
Why you should work here
Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.
This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.
Who you are
The Business Manager position is responsible for the completion of non-clinical duties related to the Patient Care Services. This position will report directly to an Administrative Director within the Clinical Services Portfolio. To ensure a successful work environment, collaboration with other stakeholders is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Business Administration or related discipline / background; 3-5 years in a managerial type position
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills (oral and written), strong interpersonal skills and ability to act as a change agent
• Demonstrated problem solving, conflict resolution and time management skill
• Initiative, sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work both on a team and independently
• Physical capacity to carry out the work assigned
• Demonstrated adherence to relevant legislation including the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act to ensure all patient, business, financial and employee information is accessed on a need to know basis
• Patient safety is a critical aspect of quality healthcare
• Successful candidates must be accountable for creating a culture of safety,

working as a team, communicating effectively and responding to adverse events

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a variety of health care providers, including nurses, physicians, managers and staff from other disciplines
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to provide detailed reports and analysis as required
• Proficiency with Microsoft software programs
• Compliance with the Network's management philosophy and organizational values
• Compliance with Horizon Health Networks confidentiality policy
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Ability to perform the duties of the position
• Good work record

Written and spoken competence in English is required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment and On-boarding of Staff

• In consultation with the Nurse Manager, prepares Itacit and Access requests for new positions and securing staff for unit vacancies.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition team to schedule interviews between potential candidates and the Manager
• Organizes the on boarding of all new staff including those staff transferring in from other units. Includes form completion, organizing and scheduling of orientations and ensures communication with pertinent stakeholders such as the NM
• Identifies posted positions with no successful applicants and elevates to the Talent Acquisition team as a hard to recruit position
• Actively participates in recruitment opportunities for new staff, supporting both the Nurse Manager and the Talent Acquisition team
• Organizes in collaboration with the Nurse Managers, Preceptorship and Clinical Placements for students Human Resources
• Engages employees in the Disability Management process to quickly and safely bring employees back to work. Completes all related forms and approves schedules for a successful return to work
• Responds to attendance management issues through meetings with staff, develops, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, a shared plan which includes regular meetings with individual staff members to ensure a successful reduction in their sick time.
• Leads follow up attendance management meetings up to and including dismissal Resolves in collaboration with the Nurse Managers and admin support, issues related to filling of vacant shifts and the many business processes defined by the Regional Staff Scheduling Center
• Monitors and provides data to Nurse Manager related to staff mandatory learning and program specific learning
• Monitors type and use of human resources and provides recommendations to achieve efficiencies while considering both short- and long-term implications of proposed changes
• Develops innovative solutions and strategies to issues where no precedent may exist Finance Reviews and reconciles all changes to staff o Levelling o Public holidays, vacation, sick days, overtime o Verify professional designations annually and maintain attendance records;
• Reviews Plan of Establishments (POE) for responsible units and reports inconsistencies to Finance and Nurse Manager/ AD
• Analyze and evaluate budget variances on a monthly basis (sick days, overtime, etc.). Reconciles budget variances with the Nurse Manager and reports to AD
• Identifies budget pressures, in conjunction with the Nurse Manager and completes requests for enhancements as required
• Gathers metrics and provides information/recommendations to Nurse Manager/Administrative Director to support reduction or augmentation of programs
• Actively participates in the procurement/RFP process Quality and Safety Management
• Conducts incident analysis, identifies and implements changes as required
• Ensures unit Occupational Health and Safety inspections are completed and variances are followed up on
• Collaborate with managers and resources in various audits (handwashing, records, VDT, etc.) if possible
• Maintains and posts statistics as required by the program/department
• Participates in the development of project charters, as needed, and ensure follow-up with managers.

These duties and responsibilities may change as per operational requirement.
Interested? Apply Today!
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Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizons Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizons recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizons hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.