Clinical Manager, Paediatric Inpatient and Paediatric Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Clinics

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Women's and Children's Health Program, the Clinical Manager, Paediatric Inpatient and Paediatric Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Clinics is responsible for the operational leadership of Paediatric inpatient and Hematology/Oncology Outpatient services. Working in close partnership with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and inter-professional team members, as well as community and regional partners, this leader will build and sustain excellence across the Women's and Children's Health Program. The successful candidate brings proven leadership in change management, program planning, and patient safety, and is committed to delivering high quality, patient- and family-centred care within a learning environment. They are a confident decision-maker and skilled communicator who thrives in complexity, leads with empathy, and inspires teams to perform at their best. Grounded in integrity and deeply aligned with THP's values, this individual is a relationship builder who brings both strategic vision and operational discipline to everything they do. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of paediatric care at Trillium Health Partners. As THP prepares to open the SHAH Family Hospital for Women's and Children's Health, this leader will be instrumental in building the programs, teams, and culture that will define this landmark facility, bringing to life a new standard of care for women, children, and families across our region.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (or related) required
• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or respective college
• Three years of formal or informal leadership experience, and at least 5 years of relevant healthcare experience
• Minimum five years clinical experience with inpatient children’s health
• Strong business management skills (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and analytics)
• Strong skill in project management; negotiation and conflict management; critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, practice standards and best practice guidelines
• Ability to function effectively and lead during periods of rapid change and transition
• Ability to translate strategy to a variety of stakeholders
• Skill in motivating others to understand new approaches in the delivery of health care services
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships and teams
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent performance and attendance required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a health-related field (or evidence of working towards) preferred
• Experience in leading large scale change initiatives an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective management of quality, operations, and practice across Paediatric Inpatient and Paediatric Hematology/Oncology Outpatient services within the framework of the THP Strategic Plan and Program priorities
• Works with patients and families as partners in care; collaborates to continuously and proactively improve the patient experience
• Responds quickly and effectively to quality and risk issues and leads teams in improvement initiatives
• Reviews Program performance regularly, uses data to drive decision-making and improvement strategies, and leads teams to drive best practices to improve patient outcomes
• Prepare proposals, briefing notes, and business cases to support strategic work
• Actively supports the development and sustainability of the Women’s and Children’s Health Program through participation in work internal and external to THP
• Develops and manages cost centre budgets in accordance with Broader Public Sector Guidelines, accountable for an annual balanced budget
• Apply strong business management skills including strategic planning, resource allocation, and analytics to support program sustainability and growth
• Manage all aspects of employee relations including: staff development and retention; attendance and performance management
• Collaborate with Human Resources partners to develop and implement a responsive workforce plan
• Collaborates with team members to create an effective engagement strategy
• Plays a pivotal role in role modeling, structuring and supporting communication among members of the inter-professional team, including community partners and stakeholders
• Provides leadership to team in setting priorities for practice and quality improvement
• Coaches and mentors health care professionals to navigate successfully through change
• Supports strategic research, innovation, and education mandate at the corporate and program level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager