Manager

Strathmore District Health Services offers a wide range of health care service within the facility. We are a rural facility located approximately 50km east of Calgary and house the Home Care program, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, as well as Acute Care and Emergency Services.

The Care Manager is a key leadership role in the Rural Health portfolio reporting directly to the Site manager of Strathmore Hospital. This position is responsible and accountable for providing leadership over the activities of the Acute Care unit. The role will also support the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. This position is a primary point of contact for staff, patients, families, community partners, health foundations and the public for health care delivery processes and concerns in the community. In conjunction with the site manager, the Care Manager is responsible for care collaboration for 26 inpatient beds and establishing strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for the betterment of the acute care and emergency unit patients. The Care Manager participates in program development and management of associated change processes and is responsible for developing/sustaining a culture which focuses on patients in all aspects of care delivery, as well as facilitating a culture that values employees and fosters respect and teamwork.

A minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline with several years of relevant clinical experience. Solid understanding and experience working in a rural, generalist healthcare provider role. Solid understanding and experience working in a rural, generalist healthcare provider role. A minimum of 3 years in a health related supervisory role ideally in an organization of significant size, complexity and diversity. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development, including Leadership and change management development

Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Ability to plan, organize and manage short and long term plans and projects and deliver customer-focused results Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, committees and other partners. Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.

As required.