Manager, Maternal-child Program

Employment Status: Full-time
Department: Family Birthing Unit
Job Code: 18440
- Pension

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of _providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community._

Living our values is important here and if you want to join a team that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative and inspired, you can see more details about the position currently available below.

**Current Rate of Pay**: Min $56.74- Max $ 67.56

**Current Shifts**: Days

**Position Summary**:
The Manager is responsible for facilitating day to day patient care related activities within the Maternal-Child Program at GGH. They provide daily direction to unit personnel to provide high quality, safe, evidence-based care in partnership with the patient and families and in keeping with the vision, mission and values of GGH. In collaboration with the Director, they implement initiatives that align with departmental and strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

The Manager, in collaboration with the Director, ensures they provide an environment that supports and advances professional practice, and leads clinical staff in implementing evidence-based practices that are sensitive to limited resources within a patient centred care philosophy. They serve as role model for professional and organizational core competencies and support quality patient-care outcomes.

**In this role, you will**:

- Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow with a generous professional development program via our education assistance fund and in-house development programs
- Have access to a total rewards package which includes competitive pay, health and dental benefits (through GGH or HCP) and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) where we match your contributions by 126%
- Be a part of an organization committed to the well-being of our workforce
- Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through our actions
- Be a part of a team of high performing health care professionals

Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone
- It’s one of Ontario's most robust and growing economies
- You will have access to excellent schools which include a university and college
- There are multiple centres of faith reflected in the community

**Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities**:

- Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration (preferred)
- Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Membership in relevant professional organization(s)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in a maternal-child program, with 2 years in a leadership role
- Experience with guiding staff experiencing performance and/or attendance problems
- Experience with Lean process improvement methodologies
- Experience with patient flow within the maternal-child program
- Demonstrated knowledge of national and provincial standards in perinatal, pediatric, and neonatal care, including risk-appropriate levels of service and evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Demonstrated leadership with respect to enhancing patient and staff safety
- Demonstrated leadership to support patient experience and satisfaction
- Demonstrated excellence interpersonal communication, coaching, mentoring and team building skills
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team
- Proven analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
- Strong change management skills and demonstrated success in facilitating department level change initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to make sound and effective decisions
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development
- Ability to analyze research and implement evidence-based practice into Policy and Procedure development and clinical practice
- Demonstrated knowledge of program planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated skills in building collaborative relationships
- Demonstrated ability to execute strategies to maintain a balanced financial position
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical practice in the care of: labouring and post partum patients and their families, care of neonates, and paediatric patients

Come and join our team if you are looking for an exciting opportunity where you will be supported and empowered.
- All positions at GGH contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. GGH is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment which provides e