Overview
Managers in health care plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Consult with boards of directors and senior managers to maintain and establish standards for the provision of health care services
Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to patients
Monitor the use of diagnostic services, in-patient beds and facilities to ensure effective use of resources
Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment
Plan and control departmental or establishment budget
Represent the department or establishment at meetings with government officials, the public, the media and other organizations
Supervise health care supervisors and professionals
Recruit health care staff of the department or establishment.
Managers in health care specialize in administering the provision of specific health care services such as dietetics, clinical medicine, laboratory medicine, nursing, physiotherapy or surgery.
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution, or in other settings where health care services are provided
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$65,175
$104,071
$145,387
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British Columbia
1,655expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Additional information
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certifications to practice as Managers in health care in B.C.
- Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Specialists
- Registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC)
- BCCNM Registration - RNs
- BCCNM Registration - RPNs
- Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Surgeons
- Completion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Specialists
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Managers in health care in B.C.
- Registration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia
- Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification - Nursing Co-ordinators and Supervisors
- Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Health care managers
- Completion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Health care managers
- BCCNM Registration - Health care manager
Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Specialists
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a clinical specialist in B.C., you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.
Visit websiteRegistration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC)
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a physical therapist in B.C., you must register with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC). Eligibility is achieved through completion of an approved post-secondary program, successful writing of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination, and a clinical assessment.
Visit websiteBCCNM Registration - RNs
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.
Visit websiteBCCNM Registration - RPNs
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.
Visit websiteRegistration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Surgeons
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a specialist in surgery in B.C., you must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through enrolment in the UBC Faculty of Medicine.
Visit websiteCompletion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Specialists
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a specialist in clinical and laboratory medicine, you must complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.
Visit websiteRegistration with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. Eligibility for dietitians is achieved by graduating from an approved program, undergoing a 10-month period of supervised practical training, and successfully completing the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam. Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
Visit websiteCanadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification - Nursing Co-ordinators and Supervisors
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education. Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
Visit websiteRegistration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - Health care managers
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program. Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
Visit websiteCompletion of the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada - Health care managers
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations. Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
Visit websiteBCCNM Registration - Health care manager
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification. To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
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- Work experience recommended
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