Assistant Manager

Position #: 193870

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined

Union: OOS

Facility: Meadow Lake Primary Health Care Centre

City/Town: Meadow Lake

Department: Primary Health Services - Region Defined

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description:

The Assistant Manager is responsible to provide assistance and support to the Manager for the overall administration of services within the department/program. The Assistant Manager is responsible for strategic planning, organization, direction, leadership, coordination, education, evaluation (operational, program and clinical) and communication/interaction with professionals and care groups across the Saskatchewan Health Authority to provide a seamless continuum of care. The Assistant Manager ensures delivery of quality care in keeping with the vision, mission, values and goals of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Assistant Manager, in conjunction with the Manager, is responsible for financial accountability including budget development, ongoing analysis of capital, supply and salary budgets, as well as resource allocation and utilization. The Assistant Manager, under the direction of the Manager, establishes and maintains practice standards, clinical/client education, and quality improvement, and participates in research activities. The Assistant Manager provides front line leadership and is responsible for creating and sustaining a workplace environment that fosters respect, builds trust, practices open communication, encourages innovation and promotes meaningful participation, growth and development.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Two (2) years experience in management/administration/supervision

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
• Health Care Administration diploma
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Nursing
• Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills
• Computer skills
• Analytical skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Ability to adapt to and implement change
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• For more information on the city of Meadow Lake please visit https://www.meadowlake.ca/