PROGRAM LEAD, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Position Summary

Financial support for moving expenses is available for this position

Looking for an experienced nursing leader. If you are passionate about providing effective and efficient delivery of hospital services, please look into this position.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Program Leader practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as well as within a patient / client / resident and family centered care model.

The Program Leader is responsible for the provision of excellence in the delivery of a patient / client / resident and family centered approach to care within a designated program / clinical area(s).

Administers, oversees and coordinates the delivery of health services for direct patient / client / resident care in accordance with the established mission and goals of Northern Health.

Provides leadership and supervision to staff, coordinates resources, determines workforce plans, establishes work assignments, and monitors activities in order to enable the delivery of quality patient / client / resident care, effective utilization of resources, and overall effectiveness for the designated program / clinical area(s).

Makes selection decisions in hiring new staff, conducts performance reviews, and determines training, orientation and development needs.

Facilitates solutions to work problems and issues. Provides direct patient care as required.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Monday to Friday, Days - 08 : 30 to 17 : 00

New Wage : As of April 1, 2024 the new wage is : $52.39 - $66.65 / hour

Prince Rupert is a marine-based port city with one-of-a-kind wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing experiences on northwest BC’s Pacific Coast.

It’s also a popular stop on various Alaskan cruises. Located 721 km (447 miles) west of Prince George on Highway 16, Prince Rupert is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia’s North Coast, and home to 13,500 people.

The city sits at the mouth of the Skeena River, surrounded by Chatham Sound and many small, uninhabited islands. The area is perfect for exploring and discovering the fascinating history and customs of local First Nations people.

Prince Rupert is recognized as one of the world’s largest and leading ports and port facility expansion in the area ensures a multitude of economic opportunities now and in the future.

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What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health / dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.

Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation :

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education / qualifications for this position. Examples may include :
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school / college / university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a practicing RN or RPN registrant.
• Advanced preparation in the designated clinical specialty area(s), three year’s recent related experience in a management / leadership position, and four years recent clinical experience in designated clinical specialty area(s);

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Valid BC Driver’s License.

Skills and Abilities :

• Leadership Promotes staff morale, cooperation, assertiveness and risk-taking, creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Management Manages time and resources, implementing activities to promote cooperation among relevant others, supervising responsibilities of others, collaboration across disciplines and related activities.
• Knowledge Integration Using factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence.

Integrates best practice from nursing and health-related disciplines and the humanities, arts and sciences disciplines into professional practice.

• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitive to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Communication Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written and computer communication means.
• Critical Thinking Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve effectively.
• Innovation : Demonstrated ability to challenge conventional practices; adapt established methods for new uses; pursue ongoing system improvement;

and evaluate new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

• Tolerance of Ambiguity : Able to deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Teaching Ability to transmit information intended to instruct clients and others about topics essential to health care and well-being.
• Assessment and Intervention Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) and provide nursing care through appropriate / prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to operate related equipment including proven ability to utilize computer technology.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.