Medical Director
Posted A month ago
Job Description
Position Summary
Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes - we want to hear from you.
As part of the senior medical leadership team, the North Peace Medical Director is responsible and accountable for providing effective leadership in all operational aspects of evaluating, planning, and delivering Medical Services, including risk management and the implementation of a quality management system for the assigned Area of Responsibility.
The North Peace Medical Director
• Contributes to achieving NHA's strategic goals and operational plans by providing strategic/operational medical leadership in rural heath care through professional credibility, influence, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Fosters effective relationships with the medical community and other key leaders and staff to develop innovative strategies and opportunities that support and ensure access to health care, a comprehensive
• quality and risk management program, effective utilization of services, and cost-effective use of resources.
• Works closely with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the University of British
• Columbia (UBC) to provide input in the development and implementation of the key components for the medical training program.
Starting salary will be approximately from $187,972 to $234,966 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:
• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.
Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.
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:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• 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
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualfications
• Medical Degree and current (or eligible for) registration College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Extensive related experience preferred including three (3) years senior management experience, with exposure to multi-site environments and the delivery of rural medical services.
Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic, complex and changing environment.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computer applications including Word, Excel and HRIS.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative and innovative thinking to affect continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and foster a healthy, effective and efficient work environment.
• Ability to travel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, manage and implement change.
• Understanding of the current and strategic directions in health care.
• Demonstrated success in change management and negotiation expertise.
• Knowledge of institutional medical practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current legislation and standards involving patient care.
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.
Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes - we want to hear from you.
As part of the senior medical leadership team, the North Peace Medical Director is responsible and accountable for providing effective leadership in all operational aspects of evaluating, planning, and delivering Medical Services, including risk management and the implementation of a quality management system for the assigned Area of Responsibility.
The North Peace Medical Director
• Contributes to achieving NHA's strategic goals and operational plans by providing strategic/operational medical leadership in rural heath care through professional credibility, influence, collaboration, and partnerships.
• Fosters effective relationships with the medical community and other key leaders and staff to develop innovative strategies and opportunities that support and ensure access to health care, a comprehensive
• quality and risk management program, effective utilization of services, and cost-effective use of resources.
• Works closely with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and the University of British
• Columbia (UBC) to provide input in the development and implementation of the key components for the medical training program.
Starting salary will be approximately from $187,972 to $234,966 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.
Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:
• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.
Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.
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:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• 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
Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page
Qualfications
• Medical Degree and current (or eligible for) registration College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Extensive related experience preferred including three (3) years senior management experience, with exposure to multi-site environments and the delivery of rural medical services.
Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic, complex and changing environment.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computer applications including Word, Excel and HRIS.
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative and innovative thinking to affect continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and foster a healthy, effective and efficient work environment.
• Ability to travel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, direct, manage and implement change.
• Understanding of the current and strategic directions in health care.
• Demonstrated success in change management and negotiation expertise.
• Knowledge of institutional medical practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current legislation and standards involving patient care.
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.
About Northern Health
Company Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2024-09-22
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