Clinical Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: As an integral member of the SDC leadership and client care team, the primary role of the  Clinical Manager  (Registered Nurse - RN) is to provide exemplary leadership and operational management of multigenerational/interprofessional team(s); ensuring excellence in the provision of client care including the development of skills and scope of nurses, the achievement of corporate/program objectives and the creation of a healthy workplace that maximizes the potential of clients and staff. The Clinical Manager will have accountability for planning and operations responsibilities; quality management, mentorship, and coaching to nurses and support workers. They will participate in special projects, corporate/research initiatives, and other activities that support and advance the organizational goals. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops, implements, and leads short and long-term plans that support and advance service delivery center priorities Collaborates with respect to hiring competent and qualified multi-professional personnel. Ensures the provision of excellent care for clients in a manner that is respectful of client privacy and client confidentiality; ensuring care requirements are met with appropriate competence and delivery Resolves patient care issues, problems and concerns, in a timely manner Leads, motivates and provides professional/clinical leadership to multi-generational/ interprofessional teams; ensuring ongoing practice and professional development of a cohesive team Liaises and collaborates with all internal and external stakeholders to support SDC operation and organizational goals Collaborates with clients and families to Implement processes to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of excellent care Supports, and plans educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to professional nursing, health discipline, clinical, administrative staff practices and client care Collaborates around quality management, including implementing quality improvement and other initiatives in the clinical and operational area(s) to ensure clients receive the best possible care Collects, analyzes and disseminates quality data to the team to promote continuous quality improvement, maintaining accountability for the quality and integrity of data reported to external agencies Maintains and promotes a safe working environment within the community or clinic that promotes client healing, supports staff in the delivery of safe client care and meets all health and safety regulations Ensures staff have the tools, equipment, and resources required to do their work Participates in special projects and corporate management responsibilities that support and advance organization goals and objectives Maintains accountability for planning and managing the department’s financial resources Actively supports networking and the development of partnerships with internal and external agencies to meet the needs of the client population. Provides coverage when necessary for emergency purposes to reduce client risk Provides full coverage and accountability for absences, e.g., vacation, sick time, etc. of other Clinical Leader/Managers and Supervisors; Plans, develops, implements and monitors Return to Work (RTW) activities in collaboration with staff, Human Resources Collaborates with respect to hiring competent and qualified multi-professional personnel and coordinates an orientation plan that will foster their success within the team. On-call 2-3 evenings a month (4:30 pm- 8:30 am) & a weekend approximately, every 3 months (Fri 4:30 – Mon am 0830)   REQUIREMENTS: A regulated health care professional designation (RN – Registered Nurse) required holding a current professional license, in good standing, to practice in Ontario Bachelor’s degree is required Strong teaching and adult learning skills required Theoretical and practical experience in adult education is an asset, Educational program planning, development, and evaluation is an asset Current membership in a related professional interest group or association preferred Completion of specialty-specific certification program(s) relevant to respective clinical areas an asset.