Team Leader

The Team Leader promotes the Georgian Bay General Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Value and is a role model for teamwork, leadership and professionalism on the unit, which supports sustainability through the organization as a whole. The Team Leader assists in the provision of clinical patient care and works in collaboration with the Surgical Services Manager to identify and resolve clinical patient care issues.

The Team Leader facilitates the development of staff clinical knowledge, skills and teamwork needed to function efficiently and effectively in their assigned roles. The Team Leader is involved in identifying and managing specific requirements of the surgical specialty to ensure a positive perioperative experience for the patient. The Team Leader should demonstration professionalism dedication and commitment in his/her standards of practice

Job Requirements:
**Why GBGH? Why Now?**

Georgian Bay General Hospital is embarking on a transformative process to grow in alignment with the needs of our community. A community that is passionate about their hospital. A community that wants safe, high quality care. With a leadership team committed to quality and safety, GBGH is focused on delivering a great patient experience and positive patient outcomes.

We have a renewed focus on our people, investing in skill development, leadership growth and engaging our team. At GBGH, we are committed to people because we know they are the ones who have the biggest impact on our patients. We continually seek team members who work with a purpose - to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Our dedication to our patients, our commitment to quality and safety, and our belief in an engaged and informed team are how GBGH delivers **_Exceptional care, every person, every time._**

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**Qualifications/Skills required**:

- Registered Nurse with current registration with College of Nurses
- 1-2 years current clinical-related /leadership experience and appropriate courses for the Surgical program
- Leadership recognized certificate
- Perioperative certification
- PACU certification
- Current certification in required skills - BCLS, ACLS and PALS
- Demonstrated above average leadership, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize well, communicates effectively at all levels, function in a stressful environment and work with mínimal direction

**Education Preferred**:

- Baccalaureate of Applied Science in Nursing
- Evidence of ongoing education (e.g. workshops, seminars, etc.)
- Endoscopy certification
- Quality Improvement Initiatives

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Work with leadership team to ensure all hospital resources are aligned to support the successful achievement of patient care access and delivery.
- Identify and evaluate problems and lead interventions.
- Collaborate and participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Tracking and reporting on Data driven Initiatives and demonstrated knowledge of SETP and Surgical Optimization
- Act as a liaison to leadership team and facilitate communication among the intra-professional care team, other departments, physicians and all other disciplines and partnerships with other organizations.
- Provide guidance, support and instruction to staff members as well as facilitate and lead communication meetings for transfer of information in order to discuss ongoing concerns.
- Assist in planning and coordinating educational opportunities for professional development of staff.
- Maintain current knowledge through regular attendance to courses and seminars/dedication to lifelong learning.
- Address interpersonal and interdisciplinary conflicts among staff using conflict resolution skills as appropriate and promote collegiality.
- Facilitate mentoring through new graduate program, orientate new staff and relay information to current staff regarding new policies, procedures and equipment.
- Participate in Unit meetings/special projects and committees and lead huddles

**Key Skills and Abilities Required**:

- 5 years current, clinical-related/leadership experience and appropriate courses.
- Recent experience applicable to the unit.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and life long learning.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, communication skills necessary to promote positive interdisciplinary team dynamics.
- Demonstrated team approach and professional attitude with internal and external team members, including a good working knowledge of community resources.
- Demonstrate positive customer service behaviours and commitment to patient-focussed care.
- Demonstrated ability for multi-tasking, critical thinking, effective problem-solving and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated initiative t