After Hours Site Administrator - Professional Practice

CAMH•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$110,020 - CA$165,031•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Professional Practice Office, the part-time, permanent After Hours Site Administrator provides after-hours clinical and operational leadership and support at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH). Your nursing and leadership skills will be evident as you provide guidance and education to support care delivery aligned with the vision, principles, policies and best practices of CAMH, while facilitating and coordinating the effective operations of the hospital during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. As the most administrator on-site, you will work closely with, and provide leadership to, clinical and support staff to ensure overall smooth operations through the coordination of patient services and organizational activities. You will also coordinate after-hours responses to crisis and emergencies, provide support and initial investigations to ensure optimal management and communication of the event, and identify any residual requirements. Your accountabilities include addressing issues that arise among patients, families, staff and other stakeholders related to patient care. You will provide continuity in management, care and services by liaising with Unit Managers, Directors and the Senior Administrator on-call. You will mentor and coach charge nurses in developing their leadership potential and effective decision-making skills within a framework of collaboration and team engagement. You will be required to make decisions regarding the best utilization of resources across the hospital, and generally support and foster a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. You will support CAMH quality initiatives by examining current patient care practices and processes, identifying areas of concern or risk, and recommending or taking action, as needed.

Requirements

Nursing and leadership skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule (an average of 37.5 hours every 2 weeks).
Prepared to work scheduled shifts between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. during the week.
Prepared to work 24/7 on weekends and holidays.
Offer availability to provide additional support during planned and unplanned absences.

Responsibilities

Provide after-hours clinical and operational leadership and support.
Provide guidance and education to support care delivery aligned with CAMH's vision, principles, policies, and best practices.
Facilitate and coordinate effective hospital operations during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Work closely with and provide leadership to clinical and support staff to ensure smooth operations.
Coordinate patient services and organizational activities.
Coordinate after-hours responses to crisis and emergencies.
Provide support and initial investigations for optimal management and communication of events.
Identify residual requirements for events.
Address issues related to patient care among patients, families, staff, and other stakeholders.
Provide continuity in management, care, and services by liaising with Unit Managers, Directors, and the Senior Administrator on-call.
Mentor and coach charge nurses in developing leadership potential and decision-making skills.
Make decisions regarding the best utilization of resources across the hospital.
Support and foster a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork, and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.
Support CAMH quality initiatives by examining current patient care practices and processes, identifying areas of concern or risk, and recommending or taking action.