Manager

The Site Manager is a key leadership role at the Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH). The position reports directly to the Senior Operating Officer accountable for the regional referral hospital based in Lethbridge, Alberta. A key role is leading patient flow at the site in partnership with integrated health teams. The bed utilization nurses at CRH report to this manager along with the team supporting the Lethbridge sleep clinic. Also, the Manager coordinates site communication, interfaces with capital management, interacts with the Hospital Foundation and is the liaison with provincial clinical and clinical support teams at CRH. There is a role in supporting, space and office planning and overall site functioning.

The Site Manager has a key leadership role at the Chinook Regional Hospital and reports directly to the Senior Operating Officer accountable for the regional referral hospital based in Lethbridge, Alberta. This position is responsible and accountable for leading specific and delegated responsibilities in planning, delivery and evaluation of site-specific programs and services in support of the vision, mission and business plan of Alberta Health Services. These activities also will include the integration and coordination of various resources, services and departments to carry out these activities. The Site Manager will maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders and leaders in order to provide operational and interdepartmental leadership to oversee all related programs and services. This position will have an integral role in overseeing Capital projects underway. The Site Manager is also responsible for: Bed Utilization, the Lethbridge Sleep Clinic and Patient Flow.

A minimum of an Undergraduate Degree in Health Discipline, Health Leadership/or Administration. A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in a combined front-line/management positions in health care. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in acute care services. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

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 decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to manage change and create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization and ideally managing within a unionized sector. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire other 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, government, committees and other partners. Experience with Patient Flow Strategies Experience with Quality Improvement Methodologies.

Current registration in a health profession as recognized in the Alberta Health Professions Act. Masters degree in a Health Discipline. Practical experience in strategy, policy development, leadership and project and program management. Experience with Incident Command System preferred.