Work Type: Temporary Full Time until

Position: Clinical Manager, Clinical Teaching Unit (CTU), and Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)

Location: WRHN

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Program Director, Medicine, the Clinical Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations on their units. The Clinical Manager is the front line manager for the departments and is responsible for the development of patient care programs, policies, and procedures that prescribe how patient care needs will be assessed, evaluated and met. The Clinical Manager will participate with other governing, managerial, and medical staff in the decision making processes related to areas of responsibility such as budget administration, program planning and human resource management.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• Member in good standing with a college recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act
• Three years of experience in a leadership role and in a health services environment preferred
• Strong communicator and proven ability to facilitate timely resolution of patient and family issues in collaboration with the team
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to patient-focused care philosophy
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Home First philosophy with patients, family, physicians and multidisciplinary team members
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and lead effective multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work with frontline staff to identify, promote and resolve quality issues
• Ability to implement change management processes for quality improvement and system advancement for the unit and the medicine program as required.
• Ability to implement and manage unit specific HR functions such as employee rewards, recognition, discipline, and conducting bi-annual performance reviews
• Experience using computer software programs, e.g., MS Word, Excel and electronic mail
• Good attendance record

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre 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.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.