Clinical Lead

75 Ann Street, Bracebridge, Ontario

23-338

Temporary Full Time - Maternity Leave 12-18 months

$43.07 - $60.00

Hourly

ONA

1/20/2024

Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.

ROLE

As a Clinical Lead you will provide strong, flexible and resilient, support and clinical guidance to the Critical Care Unit (ICU) staff in support of the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s goals and objectives.

Collaborates with patients, families and the health care team to provide professional practice that respects the rights of patients.

Provides direction to, collaborates with and shares knowledge and expertise with staff students and medical staff.

Acts as role model and mentor to less experienced nurses and students.

Provides leadership through the formal role of Clinical Leader.

Develops innovative solutions to practice issues.

Co-ordinates care for complex clients and demonstrates leadership when collaborating with care providers.

Monitors scheduling and assignments, ensuring shift coverage is appropriate for scope of practice and workload

Provides oversight of stores order with attention to impact on budget, how stocking and supplies are managed

Delegation of duties (i.e.: room checks, crash cart checks etc.)

Assists staff as required, including break coverage and patient assignment if needed to support the environment and staffing needs

Ensures patient flow is maintained, keeping an eye on documentation of times related to triage, PIA etc. as well as advocating for appropriate admissions

Attends bed meetings or delegates staff to do so in absence

Participates in bed allocation process

Provides education of staff to new processes, new equipment etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S) 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university.

Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Current BLS (Basic Life Support).

Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).

Current TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Certification)

Current ENC(C) (Emergency Nurse Certification)

Current ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) and/or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Certificate in Critical Care Nursing, or willingness to obtain, or equivalent in experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

Minimum of 4500 (3 years) hours hospital experience.

Minimum 4500 (3 years) hours emergency room experience or Critical care unit .

DESIRED SKILLS , EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION

OHA Leadership courses/certifications

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

Ministry of Health’s Tuition Support Program for rural and remote communities

Community Commitment Program for Nurses (you could qualify for $25,000) 

Signing Bonus You could qualify for $7500 (Only applicable for external applicants applying for Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time positions)

Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC)

Return to Service Grants

Extended health benefits

Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Collaborative and supportive team environment

WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the Housing for Healthcare initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities. For more information on this initiative click on this link Housing for Healthcare

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Multi-Site, working at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville.

Department: ICU

Hours of Work: 8 hour day shifts 5 days per week . Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

As a condition of employment , external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Accommodation s will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department.Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in becoming a part of an energetic, caring team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment can submit their cover letter and resume as either a PDF or Word document(s) to postings listed on mahc.ca by 11:59pm on the listed closing date. 

We thank all applicants  for their interest in this opportunity, note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.