Job Description

Your Opportunity:Located on the narrows between North and South Wabasca Lakes, Wabasca/Desmarais serves as the headquarters for the Municipal District of Opportunity and Bigstone Cree Nation, as well as for some provincial government area-offices. As the largest hamlet in the District of Opportunity, Wabasca is sheltered by the majestic North and South Wabasca Lakes. With a population of 3,300 split between MD residents and Bigstone Cree Nation members, the area is rich with culture mixed with small-town leisurely charm. Join our team in Wabasca as the Site and Seniors Manager and embark on a rewarding journey of providing exceptional care to our community. Reporting to the Director of North Zone Area 6, the Site and Seniors Manager is responsible for three key areas: Onsite Management of in-scope staff, Patient Flow Management, and Managing Emerging Issues. The primary focus is on ensuring the efficient utilization of resources, including both staff and bed allocation, while offering support to in-scope staff regarding patient or staff concerns. You'll also serve as the main point of contact in case of an emerging issue, providing immediate assessment and coordination. As a compassionate and experienced leader, you'll have full authority over all day-to-day operations of the site. As such, you will need to be able to work independently, communicate effectively and have strong problem-solving skills to mitigate issues as they arise. You will also need the expertise to drive the achievements and goals of the site, and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.Description:The Site Manager is a key leadership role in the North Zone Clinical Operations and reports directly to the Director, Clinical Operations. This position is responsible and accountable for providing the direction, leadership and organization of site services within designated hospital(s) in the North Zone. This work will be accomplished through planning, delivery and evaluating health services within assigned hospitals, in support of the vision, mission, values and business plan of Alberta Health Services. Responsibilities will include making key decisions regarding the integration of various resources to ensure effective delivery of health services within hospital/site. This position is accountable for providing leadership in establishing and contributing to the achievement of the goals of Clinical Operations within the North Zone. The Site Manager will develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in order to provide leadership to Clinical Operations within the North Zone. The Site Manager is also responsible for implementation, operational management, and monitoring of integrated acute care services within the site. Within established policies, guidelines, and regulations, the Site Manager will assess, plan, direct and evaluate the operations and activities of the site, participating in the budget process and monitoring the financial position of the site through variance report analysis. They will participate in proactive and collaborative leadership discussions with the Director and other members of the area management team to support and ensure cohesive approaches and implementation of related services within the designated geographic area.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Manager
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Site Administration/Seniors Health
• Primary Location: Wabasca/Desmarais Hlthcare Cnt
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-JAN-2025
• Date Available: 17-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $39.02
• Maximum Salary: $66.92
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Diploma or degree in health-related field. A minimum of 5 years in a management role ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment. Knowledge of legislation and regulation related to healthcare.
Additional Required Qualifications:In addition, the incumbent will possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment, including experience in a management role in health service operations. Effective communicator with strong organizational skills, influential skills, client focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with healthcare regulations and registration; Previous experience working with collective agreements; Experience with the Protection for Persons in Care Act (PPC Act); Experience working with North Zone Indigenous communities and experience in local Indigenous culture; Combination of education and experience may be considered.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.Security Screening:A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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