Regional Manager - Kelowna, Canada - First Nations Health Authority

First Nations Health Authority
First Nations Health Authority
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Kelowna, Canada

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FNHA Overview:


The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.


The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.


JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEY
At FNHA, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to BC's history.

With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.

Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goals?


Position Summary:


About us


The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.


The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.


In the role of Regional Manager, Primary Care, you are responsible for the collaborative establishment, coordination and implementation of primary care development, services, supports and initiatives with northern First Nations communities.


Title:
Regional Manager, Primary Care


Contract: 1 year term


Hours: 37.5 hours


Location:
Syilx or Secwépemc (West Kelowna or Kamloops, BC)


About the role


As the Regional Manager of Primary Care, you support primary care and integrated health planning/development, navigation, monitoring, tracking, and reporting along with coaching and mentoring of health and wellness staff and relevant stakeholders.

The position oversees and provides people management to the Primary Care team.

You will provide senior level advice and expertise on best practices in in primary health care, education and program planning, development, implementation and evaluation.


About you


To be successful in this role you will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to foster collaborative partnerships utilizing a team approach.

You have a high level motivation with a positive attitude and high degree of flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.

Strong organizational skills and experience in project leadership/management will be essential to your sucsess in this role. You also have an ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.


You have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health or Health Sciences, plus recent experience in a healthcare environment with primary care or acute care plannibg, delivery, project management, strategic planning, and community and stakeholder engagement.

A Master's Degree in Health Administration, Public Heath, Leadership and /or Informatics would be beneficial in this role.


Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

  • Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after the eligibility period
  • 3 weeks' vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 statutory holidays including National Indigenous People's Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
  • Access to group health benefits, sick leave, and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
  • And more


The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training.

We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.


As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021.

We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.


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Closing Statement:


Diversity


The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).


What You Can Expect From Us
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