Company Biography

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

Position Overview

Aligned with the mission and values of Hawkesbury General Hospital, the Clinical Manager is accountable for the application and maintenance of high standards in perioperative services through the application of policies, procedures and standards governing these various areas, and ensures that the internal controls in place remain appropriate.

The Clinical Manager combines clinical and administrative knowledge and experience to mobilize resources for continuous improvement in quality of care and patient experience. He/she ensures that the daily 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 research evidence.

The Clinical Manager assumes a leadership role in promoting quality of care, patient experience and change. He/she facilitates and promotes innovation within his/her team. As part of his/her duties, he/she works closely with all team members (various healthcare professionals, support staff, professional practice, etc.) to improve or develop new models of care and service.

The Clinical Manager creates an environment that fosters teamwork, mutual support, a healthy work environment, an innovative spirit and a commitment to the organization's infection control standards and protocols. The incumbent uses research- and evidence-based practices to improve processes and to train staff. The incumbent works in a safe manner, in compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and reports any danger to the health or safety of staff, patients and visitors.

Criminal Check

As a pre-condition of employment:

• All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

• As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's in nursing
• Master's degree in Health or Administration (an asset)
• Active member of ONA and RNAO
• Minimum of five (5) years recent experience as a nurse in an operating room.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a management role
• Advanced knowledge of the following areas: OR services, endoscopy, recovery room and reprocessing of medical equipment;
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with users, suppliers, employees and partners;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Excellent employee management skills, demonstrating tact and professionalism.
• Demonstrates ability to apply hospital policies and procedures, collective agreements, Canadian hospital accreditation standards and Ontario standards of professional discipline.
• Demonstrates ability to work with computerized systems.
• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.