Assistant Clinical Director – (False Creek/Burnaby, BC)

The Assistant Clinical Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of specific surgical centres across a defined geographical area. The role will provide leadership to the facility Managers, OR Nurse Managers, and Clinical Leads of each respective facility to ensure a high quality of service, operational excellence between the multi-disciplinary departments and exceptional care and results for our company’s clients. The Assistant Clinical Director is a key pillar of the company’s team, and critical to the success of their business.

Reporting Relationship: Regional Director of Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures and with the mission and vision
• Lead a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment, which promotes and encourages participation by all Team Members, at all levels in the planning, organization and delivery of programs and services
• Ensures the appropriate evaluation and monitoring of the environment and equipment for safety, and appropriate maintenance
• Safeguards confidentiality of records, files, and information in compliance with privacy legislation for the province(s)
• With the facility Managers and Clinical Nurse Managers organize and promote perioperative and perianesthesia educational development of team members at all levels
• Assists in the development of new programs and services with the Regional Director of Operations
• Participates in the development and monitoring of annual and special operating budgets
• Responsible for monthly and annual reporting
• Contributes to the preparation of monthly reports for Corporate and Board reporting purposes
• Reviews Clinical Equipment Evaluation & Existing Clinical Equipment Inventory, Maintenance & Replacement Schedule
• Develops and submits Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) requests
• Oversees the medical and office supply ordering, inventory controls
• Responsible for the accuracy of all revenue billings
• Monitors monthly PNL reports
• Maintains current knowledge of changes or updates in technology and techniques
• Maintains Infection Control Program and Quality Reporting
• Oversees the review and revision of the Policies and Procedures of the Facility
• Directs the hiring, selection, performance reviews and training of clinical personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference in Nursing, Sciences, or related fields
• A minimum of 5 years working in a perioperative clinical setting, with a demonstrated history of increasing responsibilities and complexity of the role
• A minimum 5 years of formal leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams in a clinical setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to travel throughout British Columbia
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities
• Must be driven, organized and detail-oriented
• Adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts
• Manages relationships, influences and displays grace under fire
• Excellent organizational and senior-level leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills communicates with ease at all levels
• Knowledge of the medical industry’s legal rules, legislation and guidelines
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles
• Robust negotiating skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, current nursing and healthcare practices; demonstrates concern and interest in providing quality care and service
• Current knowledge of clinical issues for surgical patients, infection control, principles of adult education and quality improvement
• General computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• The work environment is very physically demanding and may require different levels of physical exertion, such as lifting and transferring patients
• Must be able to lift/push/pull more than 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity

Job Behavior: Conducts self in accordance with the company mission, vision and values.

For more information, please contact Catherine Brownlee, catherine@cbibusiness.ca