Permanent Hires – Dawson Creek, BC (RN – Unit Manager)

The Northern Health Authority is now hiring an RN, Unit Manager – OR/PAR for Dawson Creek, BC.

Reporting to the Director of Patient Services, the Unit Manager is responsible and accountable for providing leadership in the managing of the Operating Room (OR), the Post Anaesthetic Recovery Room (PAR), and Booking Services. The Unit Manager supervise staff; oversees the day to day clinical operation within standards of Care and Best Practice; and manages financial resources to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the unit

Qualifications:

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a clinical setting where relevant nursing skills and theoretical knowledge have been applied and teaching and management principles have been utilized, including a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a management capacity or an equivalent combination of training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• A competent clinical understanding of the applicable nursing unit to ensure development and monitoring of effective policies, procedures and clinical skills.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and problem solving skills to plan, direct, and manage nursing services on the nursing unit.
• Ability to act as a role model in creating a collaborative harmonious atmosphere.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to maintain optimum working relationships with all hospital staff, outside agencies and the public.
• Budgeting and financial administration skills to ensure that services are provided within operating budget allocations.
• Ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.