Your Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to make a meaningful impact on patient care and service delivery in an acute care setting. As Program Manager for Operative Services, you will lead diverse clinical teams, oversee daily operations, manage resources and budgets, support staff development, and drive quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and care experiences. Working closely with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and senior leadership, you will help shape strategic priorities, support innovation, and ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. If you are a collaborative leader with strong operational expertise, a passion for excellence, and a commitment to fostering high-performing teams, we encourage you to join our team and contribute to the future of healthcare delivery.
Description:

Reporting to the Senior Program Officer for Surgery, this position is responsible for the leadership and operations of the Operating Room, PACU, Pre-Admission Clinic, and Surgical Booking Office at the Misericordia Community Hospital. The Program Manager is accountable for the daily management of the program and its efficient function and performance to facilitate quality care. The position monitors operational budgets, participates in operational planning at the unit and program level, and oversees the delivery of safe care to those we serve: our residents, patients, and their families. The Program Manager is a role model for the Covenant Health Mission, Vision, and Values as well as for demonstrating and fostering patient and resident engagement. The responsibilities of this position are focused on four critical aspects of care and services: People and Teams; Access and Flow; Quality and Safety; Efficiency and Resources. This position is non-unionized.

• Classification: Program Manager
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Operative Services
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 19-AUG-2026
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $56.08
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $84.11
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a health discipline is required, a Master's Degree is preferred. Must have at least ten years of progressively responsible experience within a clinical care setting, five of which will have been in a supervisory/management level position. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Certified in CPR necessary. Active annual registration with a professional college is required (where applicable).

Additional Required Qualifications:
Exhibits strong clinical knowledge and skill in acute care nursing or relevant specialty. Demonstrated aptitude for leadership and progression in career. Current computer skills. Provides evidence of professional development. Exhibits excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Acts as a role model for other staff. Works within the Mission, Vision, and Values of Covenant Health. Follows the Policies and Procedures developed by Covenant Health. Exhibits sound problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Exhibits ability to provide coaching and possesses conflict management skills. Flexible and open to change. Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize.

Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.