After six years in the position, Sheila Gordon-Payne has decided to step down as Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii’s heath services administrator.
“I’m choosing to stay in Prince Rupert ... but a new opportunity came up for a different job in Northern Health. After six years as the administrator, I’m keen to try a new role,” explained Gordon-Payne, stating she is becoming the lead for professional practice for nursing in the Northern Health region.
“Rather than a local operations role it’s a more regional role. I get to keep working with all of the people I know, but in a new way, which is exciting,” she said, adding she will be transitioning into the new role in the next couple of weeks.
Prior to Gordon-Payne’s time as health services administrator there was a high turnover rate in the position, with Gordon-Payne being the ninth person to fill the position in the past 10 years.
“It’s been a pleasure doing that role, and I know whoever comes into it is going to find we have a very supportive and interested town around health and health care,” Gordon-Payne said.
The health services administrator provides leadership in Northern Health’s programs and services in Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii. The health services administrator supports and collaborates with the senior management team to build and implement strategic priorities.