Manager, Clinical Services Regional Operations, Radiation Therapy

The Manager, Clinical Services, reports directly to the Senior Director, Regional Clinical Operations, and is responsible for the effective and efficient management of designated clinical services at a regional Cancer Centre. Responsibilities include managing and directing staff, budget development and oversight, and implementation of operational plans. The Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the management, utilization and risk management, and quality improvement for clinical operations in the Cancer Centre. The Manager provides leadership and promotes the philosophy and goals of the organization by applying and evaluating standards, policies, practices, and procedures to the assigned areas; empowering team thinking and innovation; and creates and promotes a practice environment that is focused on evidence-based improvements to patient-centred 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, nursing, administrative and other regional and provincial leadership positions.

What you’ll do

• Develop strategic priorities and coordinates operational planning and implementation for the Cancer Centre in conjunction with the practice leaders and Senior Director, Regional Clinical Operations. Collaborate with regional and provincial based colleagues including medical and operational leaders in support patient-focused and integrated care. Ensure consistent and aligned messaging by Centre leadership, and communicates PHSA and BCCA vision, values and strategic direction and ensures integration into practice by interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide 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. Manage and supervise staff.
• Manage service area operations by coordinating and establishing priorities, assessing and monitoring staffing requirements and supplies.
• Define 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.
• Develop effective and efficient practices and processes to measure the use of resources and quality of care. Prepare an operating budget, monitors variances and uses best practice methods in reporting, monitoring and managing allocated budget. Coordinate contract management as required.
• Lead, in collaboration with physicians & professional practice leaders, the identification of evidence based outcomes, the development of quality indicators and care pathways, ensures compliance with accreditation standards, and coordinates or participates in quality improvement activities (including imPROVE).
• Provide leadership to staff through collaborative coaching, guiding and modeling key behaviors and strategies, encouraging dialogue and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues. Fosters partnerships and establishes systems that ensure seamless client flow.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff by identifying vacancies, interviewing applicants, and making hiring decisions in collaboration with nursing, physician and professional practice leaders as needed; and ensures clarification of roles, adherence to accreditation and practice standards, and safe delivery of care.
• Implement effective performance management processes in an interdisciplinary team environment. Ensure probationary and annual reviews are completed for program staff; investigates work and staff issues, and where necessary initiates disciplinary action up to and including termination. Participate in labour relations, including the grievance process. Monitor requests for overtime, vacation, leaves of absences, and sick time.
• Create an environment that encourages participation in research, evidence - based practice, fosters personal growth and supports opportunities for learning and teaching for students and staff.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare related field from an accredited University, a Master’s degree is preferred, plus a 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 appropriate professional college if applicable is preferred.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You 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.
• 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.
• Critical thinking skills and proven ability to effectively manage human and fiscal resources.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of quality assurance process, operational planning and program development. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized patient care information system.

What we bring

Every 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.