(TEMPORARY PART TIME) SHIFT MANAGER

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences•Whitby, ON

10d•$56 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Manager is a vital member of the administrative team, executing a leadership role with high authority and autonomy to ensure clinical, operational, and support functions meet organizational goals. This role serves as a resource for all hospital and affiliated programs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Shift Manager communicates and collaborates with stakeholders and Administrators as needed, models the organization’s core values, and inspires support for the Mission, Vision, and Values of Ontario Shores.

Requirements

CPR - HCP
Must be registered with the CNO and be able to practice without restrictions.
A BScN is required.
3-5 years management experience.
5 years minimum mental health experience with understanding of forensics.
Committed to patient safety. Knowledge of Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement and Change Management.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Infection Control nursing.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Sound business skills and knowledge including the ability to apply business principles related to financial management, human resources management, organizational dynamics, strategic planning, information management, risk management and quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree in Nursing or Administration
Experience as an educator

Responsibilities

Exercises the authority of the Officer-in Charge
Communicates, collaborates, consults and directs internal and external stakeholders including Patients, Families, Administrators-On-Call, Duty Doctors, Hospital Staff, Other health care teams, Police, etc.
Operates within legislation, professional standards, policies, guidelines, procedures and directives that apply to the organization.
Promotes and ensures compliance with quality improvement strategies and best practice
Responsible and accountable for dealing with clinical and operational emergencies by assessing situations and judging the most appropriate course of action.
Coordinates the provision of services to patients/consumers in clinical programs including assigning, planning, evaluating and directing staff, nursing and non-nursing, as necessary.
Proactively identifies and communicates concerns and recommendations to the appropriate stakeholders
Ensures effective coordination of a safe and secure environment for patients/consumers, staff and volunteers.
Responsible and accountable for the effective use of financial, human and physical resources
Assumes the roles of Occupational Health Nurse and Infection Control Nurse
Responsible and accountable for, dealing with inquiries from the public, relatives, health care organizations, police, and community agencies ensuring compliance with appropriate legislative requirements.
Communicates the details of important and critical incidents, concerns or issues to senior administration, or other relevant individuals or organizations such as the Ministry of Labour as stipulated by legislation, in a timely and effective manner.
Ensures that staff comply with professional standards and that patients receive the highest quality of care possible.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for effective coordination and communication with the Duty Doctor regarding patient care issues
Participates on Centre committees, task forces and initiatives as appropriate.
Participates in committees/cou ncils related to nursing practice, standards, performance and quality management
Participates in Centre training and education as appropriate
Demonstrates excellent managerial, professional, teaching and interpersonal skills
Provides leadership with conflict resolution, ethical dilemmas, and relationship management
Provides education as the need arises
Promotes and facilitates a positive hospital environment for patients/consumers, staff and volunteers as appropriate.
Responsible to recognize and report patient, staff, and environment safety issues, identify and implement preventative and corrective actions, within the scope of this role.
Consults with Administrator-on-Call and other appropriate senior managers as circumstances dictate