Clinical Services Lead

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Services Manager to join the Good Samaritan Society. Reporting to the Manager, Site and Clinical Services, the Clinical Services Lead (CSL) - Long Term Care (LTC) provides leadership and direction for specific services including long term care, dementia care, and / or adult day programs. The CSL - LTC works with residents / client / families and provides oversight and direct support to ensure safe and effective resident / client care is delivered maximizing the optimal utilization of available resources. The CSL - LTC assumes a leadership role empowering their team to build and maintain a safety culture that pursues leading practices, promotes quality improvement and learning in their unit / department.

Additionally, the CSL - LTC is a key representative of Good Samaritan promoting a positive image of the organization collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders of the organization.

THE ORGANIZATION

The Good Samaritan Society (GSS) is a leading faith-based, not-for-profit, registered charity in Western Canada that provides quality accommodations, health, and community care services and programs to aging individuals in need. With over 75 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments, our operational effectiveness and overarching culture of service and care make us the provider of choice for individuals and their families seeking a supporting place to call home.

Presently, they have over 4,500 employees and more than 1,200 volunteers who, in the spirit of compassion, serve over 6,000 residents and clients. As one of the largest not-for-profit care providers in Alberta (21 locations) and British Columbia (8 locations), they provide safe, comfortable communities inspiring involvement, where people can experience a sense of caring, belonging and purpose.

As a charity, The Good Samaritan Society raises funds to provide loving care and quality service to honour the diverse population we serve. Donations to their charity allow them to enhance the programs and services they offer to more than 6000 people.

Mission

To extend Christian Hospitality through a continuum of care to those in need or at risk, regardless of race or religious belief.

Vision

To grow in strength, excellence and creativity in caring for others.

Values

Reflecting Christian Hospitality, the values of The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada are : Healthy Relationships, Hospitable Environments, and Servant Leadership.

To learn more about the Good Samaritan Society, visit their website at : https : / / gss.org /

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountabilities

• Provides updates to the Manager, Site and Clinical Services regarding the attainment of objectives and goals on a timely basis and ensuring that the Manager has relevant information necessary to assist with operational planning and decision-making responsibilities at the care home / program.

Care and Service

Financial and Resources Management

Quality Improvement and Risk Management

Work within GSS / GSC Standards of Safety and Care

QUALIFICATIONS

KEY COMPETENCIES

The targeted salary range for this position is $79,000 to $109,000 annually.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

SANDY JACOBSON | T : 780.944.1327| E : sandy.jacobson@richardsonsearch.ca | www.richardsonsearch.ca