Coordinator | Central Functions

We are seeking a permanent full-time Coordinator, Central Functionsto join our Penticton Team.

What we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

How will you create an impact:
The Coordinator, Central Functions develops, implements, and evaluates provincial, regional, and site wide initiatives to improve/maintain site operations and staff safety. The Coordinator liaises with department managers to provide a standard approach to Workplace Health and Safety Initiatives, such as Violence Risk Assessments and Safe Patient Handling, among other site wide initiatives, as well as supporting operations leaders with staffing tasks. The Coordinator is responsible for retrieval, analysis, and presentation of strategic utilization information that is required to support operational and administrative decision-making.

The Coordinator is also responsible for the Volunteer Program, Fit Testing, the Central Equipment Hub and the Emergency Response Manual, providing leadership and direction for the operations, management, utilization, risk management, and quality improvement within the assigned portfolio. The Coordinator is accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial, and human resources; for guiding and coordinating activities of the assigned areas in accordance with professional standards; and supporting the goals and strategic direction of IH. Work-related travel to acute rural sites attached to the Director’s portfolio may be required to support operations in those areas.

What will you work on:

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, facilitates change within the facility by supporting IH initiatives, monitoring on-going compliance, identifying needs, and providing timely feedback as directed.

• Develops follow-up processes with staff and others. Resolves day-to-day problems as required, evaluates operating procedures, and advises management as necessary. Drafts correspondence/ reports as requested. Prepares spreadsheets, graphs, flow charts, and statistics as required.

• Oversees volunteer services at PRH, including supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator. Responsible for recruitment, orientation, and communication with volunteers.

• Coordinates and leads the Fit Testing program at PRH, including ensuring an adequate number of fit testers, scheduling testing and monitoring compliance.

• Coordinates site-wide health and safety initiatives. Participates in the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee as an Employer representative or co-chair.

• Supports operations leaders with staffing tasks, such as schedule builds leave authorization, and hiring processes as required.

• Coordinates PRH Emergency Response activities, including manual updates, chairing Emergency Response Committee, coordinating and tracking drills, and providing administrative support to Code plan leads.

• Co-leads Code White program with Clinical Operations lead. Ensures Code White reports are collected and tracked. Maintains an adequate number of site-based Code White trainers and organizes training sessions as required.

• Coordinates and tracks completion of Violence Risk Assessments, Hazardous Drugs Exposure Control Plan and Safe Patient Handling annual reviews. Monitors related metrics.

• Oversees Central Equipment Hub at PRH, including procurement of equipment, hiring and supervision of hub staff.

• Supervises staff, including: maintaining appropriate staffing levels; participating in the recruitment process; carrying out performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed and other HR issues.

• Coordinates and standardizes the implementation and maintenance of technology and administrative support systems (new and old) within the programs.

• Collects and monitors fiscal and utilization data and analyzes data to ensure the effective use of resources in the service area. Monitors expenditures, and identifies and reports on variances.

• Represents PRH Clinical Operations at the service area and IH level by participating in committees/teams as required.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Education, Training and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Social Sciences, or a health related discipline.
• Three to five years of experience, including a minimum two years of management or leadership experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Education, Training and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Social Sciences, or a health related discipline.
• Three to five years of experience, including a minimum two years of management or leadership experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.