MANAGER, SUPPORT SERVICES, NE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics with five (5) to seven (7) years recent experience in a similar role in an organization of moderate complexity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of BC and Dietitians of Canada.
• Certificate of proficiency in Laundry and/or Environmental Services.
• Food Safe Level 1 and 2.
• Experience with CBORD Food and Nutrition, or other diet software an asset.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration/consultation with others.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, mediation and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability and comfort with decision-making, coaching, teaching, and inspiring and building confidence in others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing and in the application of computerized technology to address communication needs, information analysis and service provision.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work in a fast-paced uncertain environment, under pressure while maintaining priorities.
• Ability to promote stability in an ever-changing work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think laterally, solve problems, make decisions and take action.
• Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically and persuasively to establish and maintain effective work relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze operational problems and recommend innovative solutions.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage short and long term goals, objectives and projects and deliver customer focused results.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and response.
• Knowledge of safety and lockout procedures.
• Knowledge and skills in auditing of Environmental Services, food and laundry services in a healthcare environment.
• Working knowledge of PICNet document: BC Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning for Prevention and Control of Infections in all Healthcare Setting and Programs.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and with representatives in other health care facilities, community agencies and academic institutions.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Competition #:  05679321