Recently changed from Temporary-Full time to Permanent Full-time position.
As the largest not-for-profit provider of seniors’ care in Alberta and British Columbia, The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada (together, Good Samaritan) have been providing exceptional care and support since 1949. We are faith-based, not-for-profit organizations committed to creating safe, comfortable communities where individuals experience caring, belonging, and purpose.
Reporting to the Director, Clinical Services, the Manager, Site and Clinical Services - Long Term Care provides leadership and operational oversight for a range of services and living options including supportive living/assisted living, long term care, dementia care, day programs, private pay and life lease. The Manager, Site and Clinical Services - Long Term Care works with other organizational leaders and with resident/client/families to ensure that care and services are aligned with organizational mission, vision and values, goals, and objectives and that effective and efficient clinical care and services are being provided. The Manager, Site and Clinical Services - Long Term Care assumes a leadership role empowering teams to build and maintain a safety culture that pursues leading practices, quality improvement and learning and development initiatives throughout our care homes and programs.
Additionally, the Manager, Site and Clinical Services - Long Term Care is a key representative of Good Samaritan promoting a positive image of the organization collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organization.
Educational and other Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in nursing (BScN)
- Gerontology or healthcare administrator certificate preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Active registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required
Work Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years proven management experience in a health care environment
- Minimum of five (5) years health related experience, preferably in seniors’ care, including dementia/geriatrics
- Experience managing people within in a unionized environment
- Experience managing a budget
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
o Human Resources and Labour Relations management
o Business and financial principles
o Seniors’ care industry including applicable contractual and legislative requirements
- Extensive knowledge of MDS/RAI assessment, care planning, clinical outputs and case mix indexes
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, webinar and internet technology
- Able to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility in a constant high energy environment while responding to complex priorities
- Exhibits open and sincere approach to relating to people by demonstrating respect and compassion for everyone equally
- Demonstrates critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently and/or make recommendations that are supported by evidence consistent with legislation/policies, and that meets the standards of care
- Excellent active listening skills
- Ability to travel as required, current driver’s license
- Ability to occasionally work after regular hours in order to attend functions, meetings and to address urgent issues impacting the care home/program
- Ability to be on-call outside of regular business hours as required, willingness to participate in committees and projects
Who we are:
With a proud history of innovation and service excellence, Good Samaritan offers continuing and long-term care, supportive and assisted living, and a variety of specialized health care programs. We serve the healthy and frail elderly, adults with developmental disabilities, and those with chronic or complex health conditions. We operate 61 care homes across Alberta and British Columbia, serving more than 5,600 residents, clients, and patients. Our work is supported by over 4,300 dedicated employees and more than 500 volunteers. We are proud to ensure that 95 cents of every dollar spent goes directly to frontline care and services.
What we can offer you:
- Work/life balance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Pension and benefits for eligible employees
- Paid vacation time for eligible employees
- Discounted services with many of our local businesses
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Employee recognition events
Requirements:
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and Clearance Letter prior to the hire date.
- A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.
Diversity-Equity-Inclusion
The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
*Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
*Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
*Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply:
- Visit us online at www.gss.org at Join our Team
We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $115,000.00-$145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gibsons, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Do you have a undergraduate degree in BScN?
- Do you have an active and current permit with BCCNM?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- health related, senior's care: 5 years (preferred)
- management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
