Regional Patient Care Manager

Requisition ID: 414754

Position Number: RMPATCARE_99

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Selkirk

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Patient Experience

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

FTE: 0.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director Health Services, Acute Care, the Regional Patient Care Manager is accountable for providing regional professional nursing management and support for the direct service employees within the Acute Care program. The Regional Patient Care Manager will exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed, bed management, and action to be taken on unusual matters. The Regional Patient Care Manager will be the first call for acute care sites in the region in the absence of the site or unit manager. The Regional Patient Care Manager will involve the appropriate acute care manager on call as needed. The position of Regional Patient Care Manager functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree or Registered Nurse Diploma
• Current registration and a member in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
• Health Services Management course or equivalent
• Knowledge of all aspects of regional acute care systems and programs
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards
• Minimum five (5) years Acute Care nursing experience
• Three (3) years supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to function within the professional code of ethics, professional standards and legislative requirements of the profession
• Ability to use an analytical and inquiring approach to program development and problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively with others in a multi-facility and program system
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Physical and mental ability to perform the demands of the job
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and programs
• Valid Driver’s license and vehicle
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check
• Satisfactory employment record

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.