The Opportunity

Location Good Samaritan Society

8861-75 Street, Edmonton, AB Employment Type Temporary Full Time 1.0 FTE

For 1 year with possibility to extend Hours of Work 0800-1600 Wages $132,348.98-$170,772.70 per year Employee Group Out of Scope

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer (VP and CCO), the Director of Clinical Services provides leadership and accountability for a range of specific programs and services for Continuing Care Type A & Type B including dementia care.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the establishment and attainment of goals and plans that align with the organizational mission, vision and values, strategic plan, and budgetary parameters and for the monitoring and assessment of organizational risk.

The Director of Clinical Services is a key representative of Good Samaritan promoting a positive image of the organization and facilitating collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organization.

Additionally, the Director of Clinical Services is responsible for leading and mentoring a skilled team of leaders and for fostering a positive and just work culture that supports the growth of both the organization and its employees in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Good Samaritan.

Education and Other Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree with a clinical focus (i.e. BScN)
• A master's degree in health or business administration is preferred
• Certified Health Executive designation is preferred
• Active registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) is required

Work Experience:

• Five (5) years of operational and administration experience in large and complex healthcare organizations, with continued growth in responsibilities and increased complexity of roles, with the last two (2) years in a senior management level position
• Minimum five (5) years leadership experience related to health care, preferably in continuing care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Accreditation process
• Alberta Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards
• Significant travel throughout Alberta, British Columbia and beyond to build and maintain relationships and influence change on behalf of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to deal effectively with conflict in a diplomatic and professional manner
• 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
• Adept at written and oral communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Intermediate level user of Microsoft Office Suites, webinar and internet technology.

Requirements:

• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.