Operations Leader

仕事内容

Whitehorse General Hospital

• Dawson City Community Hospital
• Watson Lake Community Hospital
  

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Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (55 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Executive Director, Nursing, the Operations Lead ensures that culturally sensitive, safe, quality, patient- and family-centered care is provided at Watson Lake Community Hospital. The Operations Lead works with all stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure excellent outcomes in the development and implementation of YHC-aligned operational plans for Watson Lake. The incumbent works closely with colleagues on the Executive and Management Teams to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. This position will also be accountable for supporting and managing the design, implementation and evaluation of programs that facilitate the professional development and continuous learning of all team members. While the main objectives of this position are clinically focused, patient experience is all-encompassing and may require the incumbent to take on a variety of tasks or projects to ensure patients and families have an optimal experience. To excel in this role, the incumbent displays passion and optimism, inspires respect and trust, and provides vision and inspiration to peers and direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Strong knowledge of health care and hospital systems;
• Sound knowledge of professional practices and procedures as outlined by Yukon Registered Nurses Profession Act and Yukon Licensed Practical Nurses Act, along with a strong understanding of current nursing standards, policies, procedures, and best practices;
• Demonstrated knowledge of recruitment strategies, performance management, and the administration of collective agreements;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Self-directed and strong collaboration skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to lead and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to develop operating, maintenance, and capital budgets, including analysis;
• Ability to develop and achieve operational plans;
• Ability to establish, lead and maintain positive change;
• Ability to deal with multiple complex issues and manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop employees;
• Ability to focus on creating an exceptional, quality patient and family experience and ensure patient safety;
• Ability to identify appropriate educational opportunities;
• Strong ability to prepare data sheets, business cases, and reports;
• Strong ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and make decisions both interdependently and independently; and
• Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  

The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a minimum of five (5) years’ management experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, and experience in quality, safety and/or risk management. They will also have a certificate in hospital or health care services administration and/or management, nursing administration, or human resources management. Additional workplace violence prevention training/certification and current registration with the Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA). An equivalent combination of education/training and/or experience may be considered.

Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at IWI@wgh.yk.ca or call 867-332-7203.

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.