Clinical Manager, Inpatient (Permanent, Full-time)

SUMMARY:
The Clinical Manager is responsible for the application and compliance of the high standards respective to his/her sectors by focusing on the application of the policies, procedures and professional norms governing these various areas. He/She ensures that the internal controls in place remain appropriate. The Clinical Manager combines his/her knowledge and clinical and administrative experience to mobilize resources to continuously improve the quality of care and patient experience. He/she ensures that the day-to-day actions of his/her team are guided by values of compassion, excellence and innovation. He/she works to achieve organizational strategic objectives using best practices and evidence-based tactics. He/she manages the operating budget to increase HGH’s operational efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in middle management as an asset.
• Recent clinical experience in Medical/Surgical unit.
• Member of the College of Nurses of Ontario or current registration with relevant professional college.

Skills/ Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change.
  
• Ability to supervise personnel and communicate the portfolio’s needs and patient care services mission.
  
• Demonstrated clinical skills and judgment in an acute setting.
  
• Advocate for professional practice, patient/family centered quality care.
  
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem solve and implement change management
  
• Excellent people, time management, conflict management, financial management and organization skills;
  
• The Clinical Manager must be able to understand the LEAN philosophy in order to participate in projects that improve care and achieve positive impacts on transitions and changes.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous and diverse activities, organizing and prioritizing appropriately to meet demands, expectations and deadlines.
  
• Manage overtime approval and employee re-deployment
  
• Highly computer literate and skilled in use of MS Office
• Knowledge of CUPE and ONA collective agreements and experience working in a unionized environment
  
• Working knowledge of best practice guidelines relevant to medical-Surgical, CNO professional standards, knowledge application for Required Organizational Practices as defined by Accreditation Canada
• Good communication skills in French and English, both oral and written

HOURS OF WORK:

Permanent Full-time - 1.0 FTE
Work schedule: Monday to Friday (day shifts)

Flexibility and availability to work outside of regular hours, in accordance with current policy.