REGIONAL MANAGER, MEDICAL STAFF RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT

Position Summary

Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes – we want to hear from you.

Using a strong client service approach, the Regional Manager, Medical Staff Retention and Recruitment is responsible for the strategic development, implementation and management of NH’s recruitment programs pertaining to members of the medical staff (i.e. physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, and dentists), for Northern Health.

This position works with the Medical Leaders and Medical Staff in each Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA) as well as the corporate leaders to identify needs and to develop recruitment strategies and resources. The Manager develops and manages service relationships through consultations and proactive planning with clients; continuously evaluates recruitment processes and procedures and implements improvement initiatives. In collaboration with the Regional Manager, Recruitment HR, develops and implements a strategy for medical staff and hard to recruit positions. Identifies recruitment and workforce turnover trends to ensure medical staff workforce needs are anticipated and recruitment activities are correctly targeted. Establishes close and productive working relationships with the community, schools, colleges, universities and professional associations.

Starting salary will be approximately from $108,147 to $135,184 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related discipline;
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ retention and recruitment experience in a large, complex, professional environment within the context of provincial agreements, processes, programs and legislation, and at least three (3) years of management experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of current employment and labour acts and regulations and applicable collective agreements.
• Knowledge of recruitment and retention best practices.
• Knowledge of current health care issues and trends.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability to lead a strategic based recruitment and retention service and stay client focused at the same time.
• Ability to lead change and manage conflict.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance and direction to others including managers and staff.
• Ability to manage and supervise others.
• Effective promotional and marketing skills.
• Ability to lead problem solving towards creative solutions for complex issues.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to make fair and consistent decisions.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.
• Ability to operate related equipment including computer software applications.

Where you will be working:
Community:
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More about Northern Health
Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants