Clinical Manager

At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Manager, Transitional Care Unit in the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) Program at Freeport Campus.

How the Clinical Manager in the Transitional Care Unit support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

Grand River Hospital's Transitional Care Unit Inpatient Program is available at the Freeport Campus. Reporting to the Program Director, the Clinical Manager is a highly motivated, resilient and an adaptable professional, with advanced clinical and critical thinking skills.

Success in the role requires you to demonstrate an ability to foster a culture of compassion through caring relationships, leading practices for patients transitioning to alternate services and partnerships. You are a strong leader with extensive experience leading in a busy and transformation environment. You will guide and support the strategic and operational planning including patient care delivery, access and flow, clinical effectives and efficiency, human resources and financial planning.

At Grand River Hospital, the Clinical Manager has:

• Bachelor Degree in a Health Profession required, preferably nursing, with current registration in good standing with the Regulatory College of your discipline required;
• Preference will be given to candidates with clinical working experience with a senior population, within a health care environment;
• 3-5 years of previous experience in a leadership role in a healthcare environment.

Demonstrated excellence in:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and abilities, including excellent communication and organizational skills, conflict resolution, change management, critical thinking, and problem-solving;
• You have demonstrated expertise in partnerships with acute care hospital/community sector and an understanding of transitional issues between health care environments;
• Solid ability to manage a diversified workload with rapidly changing priorities with an ability to multi-task;
• Coordinate and be accountable for the day-to-day operations and utilization of resources to achieve the service's goals;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, support, and facilitate a healthy workplace environment that fosters excellence in care;
• Demonstrated ability to create an environment of continuous learning; engaging staff, patient and families in continuous improvement
• Quality management and program evaluation;
• Knowledge of best practices, standards of practice, and relevant legislation governing health activities and Long Term Care in Ontario;
• Advanced written skills
• Financial acumen and human resource management;
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft word, e-mail, internet etc.);

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:

• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.