Manager, Clinical Operations - Older Adult MHSU

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $60.78/Hr. - CAD $87.37/Hr.

Job Summary Come work as a Manager, Clinical Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Manager, Clinical Operations to join Older Adult MHSU (Mental Health & Substance Use) team.

As a Manager, Clinical Operations with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Provide clinical and operational leadership to a frontline clinical patient care department or health program that directly supervises, at a minimum, Nurses at the Level 4 or 5 classification/wage rate.

Be responsible for delivering services through multidisciplinary teams in an acute and/or community-based setting.

Provide leadership and direction for operations management, planning, implementation and evaluation of services and activities related to utilization and risk management, and quality improvement of the clinical program/department.

Play a critical role addressing the ongoing issues/needs of clients and their families and to ensure a smooth transition from the acute care environment to appropriate community health services.

Lead an inter-disciplinary team, works as a team player with colleagues and co-workers and in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve excellence in client and family centred care, education and research within a complex multi‑site environment that extends to the community.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti‑Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Qualifications Education & Experience

Baccalaureate (Masters preferred) in a relevant clinical professional area with seven (7) to ten (10) year's recent, related clinical and progressive leadership experience, including direct supervisory experience.

Current registration/membership with a recognized professional association.

Basic computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs and ability to utilize a computerized patient care information system required.

Knowledge & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and evaluate clinical programs considering client needs, service delivery interrelationships and service potential within a complex environment.

Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens

Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity‑deserving groups

Demonstrated ability to understand available resources for program/department and keeps quality in the forefront of all resource utilisation decisions; provides feedback and detailed analysis on budget variances, and makes recommendations for corrective action.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate, collaborate and negotiate for effective resolution of human resource issues.

Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative working relationships to support the professional practice and ongoing development of staff.

Demonstrated ability to promote development of clinical research opportunities to ensure evidence‑based practice within an interdisciplinary team‑based environment.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly‑funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world‑class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialised groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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