Manager, Clinical Services/Program Operations - BC Children’s Hospital

Provincial Health Services Authority

  • Vancouver, BC
  • $113,195-162,718 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Manager, Clinical Services / Program Operations
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BCThe PainCare 360 and Palliative Care Clinical Operations Manager will provide leadership to the developing program at BC Children’s Hospital, which aims to increase the capacity and augment the care for pediatric pain across the site, focusing on making comfort a priority, innovation, and continuous quality improvement. The scope of the PainCare 360 program provides direct inpatient and outpatient interdisciplinary services and guides pediatric pain evidence-based practice and knowledge translation, collaborating province-wide to promote equitable pain care for all children and youth. This role offers unique opportunities to engage with multiple programs and teams across the site, making connections, collaborating with a broad network of services, and engaging family partners, organization partnerships, and service providers in care delivery to improve practice. This position requires an experienced operational and clinical leader who demonstrates systems-level thinking, values-based leadership, and quality management and negotiation skills. Inspirational and collaborative leadership that promotes teamwork and integrated service delivery across sectors will be a vital asset for this position, as well as a demonstrated understanding of the clinical and psychosocial complexities of the population.Job Summary:The Manager, Clinical Services/Program Operations, reports to a Director and in co-management with a Medical Director, and provides clinical and operational leadership, management expertise and is responsible for the effective and efficient management of a designated front-line clinical patient/client care department or program that is delivered through multi-disciplinary health care team(s) in a hospital or community-based direct patient/client care setting.The Manager creates and promotes a practice environment that is focused on evidence-based improvements to patient/client-centered care that supports opportunities for research, learning and teaching for students and staff. The Manager models joint decision-making and alignment in goals and objectives, and ensures the provision of an inter-professional work environment and care through the maintenance of working relationships and liaison with medical, professional practice, administrative and other leadership positions.What you’ll do
  • Develops strategic priorities and coordinates operational planning and implementation for the organization in conjunction with the practice leaders and Director. Collaborates with colleagues including medical and practice leaders in support patient/client -focused and integrated care.
  • Ensures consistent and aligned messaging by leadership, and communicates PHSA and program/service vision, values and strategic direction and ensures integration into practice by interdisciplinary team members.
  • Provides overall leadership and direction for team members using effective management techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, decision making, coalition building and performance management) that support the achievement of required outcomes. Manages and supervises staff.
  • Manages clinical service area operations by coordinating and establishing priorities, assessing and monitoring staffing requirements and supplies. Defines an effective workforce plan in collaboration with key partners and stakeholders that ensures the availability of adequate & appropriate staff according to operational demands and environmental and resource constraints.
  • Develops effective and efficient practices and processes to measure the use of resources and quality of care. Manages available resources including staff resources, minor and capital equipment purchases and space re-allocations to ensure the delivery of inter-professional services within the program. Develops the program budget to complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints and uses utilization methods to monitor and adhere to allocated budget. Coordinates contract management if required.
  • Develops effective and efficient practices and processes to measure the use of resources and quality of care. Manages available resources including staff resources, minor and capital equipment purchases and space re-allocations to ensure the delivery of inter-professional services within the program. Develops the program budget to complement strategic directions within existing fiscal constraints and uses utilization methods to monitor and adhere to allocated budget. Coordinates contract management if required.
What you bringQualifications
  • A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related degree from an accredited University, a Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years recent related clinical experience that includes two (2) years working in a managerial/leadership capacity.
  • Current registration/membership with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) or an appropriate recognized professional association.
You will also have
  • Proven leadership ability, with communication and interpersonal skills conducive to interacting in a multidisciplinary environment and ability to relate easily to a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong skills in operations management.
  • Fosters collaborative working relationships that promote cooperative goal achievement and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
  • Self-directed and highly motivated.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and to promote teamwork.
  • Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
  • As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bringEvery PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
  • Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time (1.00 FTE)
Wage: $113,195 - $162,718 /year
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0800 - 1600
Requisition # 162454As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.What we do(BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.ATTN: PHSA Employees:To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile atPlease note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of April 10th, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time. To obtain your password, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk at 604-875-7264 or 1-855-875-7264. Please note regular business hours are Monday – Friday (excluding stats), 8:30am to 4:30pm. For inquiries outside of regular business hours, please email the Internal Jobs Help Desk at and a Help Desk Representative will contact you the next business day.
Labor Agreement Excluded
Requisition # 162454E-2415234
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $113,195.00 - $162,718.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 02-May-2024

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