Manager

Manager – Respiratory Inpatient Unit

Program & Department
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre – Medicine Program – Respiratory Inpatient Unit

Employment Type
Full‑Time, Regular

Salary Plan / Job Grade
$66.49 – $78.24 (MG_10)

Requisition Close Date
11 December 2025

Job Summary
The Respiratory Inpatient unit provides inpatient care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pneumonia and complex medical conditions. As Interim Manager, you will oversee policy and delivery of safe, quality patient care and efficient patient flow, budget preparation, resource management and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Management

- Accountable to the standards of the Royal Victoria Health Care Plan (RHPA) and related professional colleges.
- Ensure patient safety, monitor safety indicators, investigate incidents and promote a culture of safety.
- Identify and manage patient care risks, develop risk management plans.
- Monitor quality of care through observation, documentation review and outcome evaluation, taking corrective action when necessary.
- Collaborate with Professional Practice to ensure care aligns with the unit’s vision and values.
- Facilitate robust unit‑based Quality/Practice Council for continuous improvement.
- Develop policies and procedures; ensure nursing care standards.
- Support a suitable patient care delivery system (team, primary, or total nursing).
- Monitor and evaluate activity indicators reflecting patient and staffing needs.
- Act as the primary liaison with physicians and other patient‑care services.
- Promote communication between patients, families and the inter‑professional team.
- Ensure patient teaching, including health promotion and illness prevention.

Patient Flow Management

- Accountable for overall patient flow (input, throughput, output).
- Ensure timely acceptance of patients.
- Ensure adequate resources and staff; liaise with service departments to reduce barriers.
- Monitor daily bed utilization reports (e.g., 24‑hour report).
- Request and review flow data; take corrective action as needed.
- Support interdisciplinary communication (Bullet Rounds/Daily Communication).
- Liaise with other patient‑care area managers to facilitate movement within the health centre.
- Participate in bed meetings and contribute to hospital‑wide bed management plans.
- Coordinate with Health Services Liaison for 24‑hour flow planning.
- Identify and eliminate barriers to daily patient flow and discharge (e.g., CCAC).

Human Resource Management

- Create a safe workplace and ensure staff receive required training and equipment.
- Lead the patient‑care team, model desired attributes, and provide effective coaching.
- Maintain open respectful communication; foster team cohesion with Professional Practice.
- Coordinate unit orientation with Professional Practice and Human Resources.
- Set role expectations, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback.
- Develop individual objectives and goals aligned with unit and departmental objectives.
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate educational programs.
- Provide leadership development opportunities and promote a learning environment.
- Support quality of working life and professional accountability of staff.
- Provide accurate staffing complement based on acuity levels.
- Handle recruitment, selection, evaluation, dismissal and promotion of staff.
- Monitor illness, absenteeism and turnover; intervene appropriately.
- Support collective agreement implementation and conduct performance appraisals.
- Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes.
- Ensure compliance with Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act, Public Hospital Acts and other legislation.
- Ensure regulated health professionals meet registration deadlines and mandatory acts.

Financial Management

- Prepare, submit and manage capital and operating budgets.
- Monitor and manage the unit budget; submit financial reports and variance explanations.
- Encourage fiscal responsibility among staff.
- Ensure adequate supplies and equipment.
- Participate in new product evaluations.

Program Support

- Assist with program planning and resource needs assessment.
- Collaborate on short‑ and long‑term plans for the unit and hospital.
- Promote change and support staff through transition.

Qualifications

Education

- Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario or current registration with an applicable regulated health professional college.
- Baccalaureate education in a health‑related field (essential).
- Master’s education in a health‑related field (preferred).

Experience

- 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in an acute care setting.
- Previous management experience (asset).

Competencies

- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration across inter‑professional teams.
- Project management, planning and problem‑solving skills.
- Leadership ability and change‑management expertise.
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Professionalism and commitment to patient flow improvements.

Other Skills and Knowledge

- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Knowledge of patient information systems (e.g., Meditech).
- Understanding of financial management systems and workload measurement systems (e.g., GRASP).
- Financial management education and leadership training (asset).

Equity & Inclusion

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti‑oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to historically marginalized groups on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Rights Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations

RVH is dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact the People Recruitment Team at Recruitment@rvh.on.ca.

Interested candidates should apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the requisition close date. If no close date is listed, the requisition will remain open until filled.

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