Manager of The Health Centre

We are seeking an individual who is aligned with our core values and reflects our core competencies to join our community as **Manager of the Health Centre**. This is a full-time, contract position.

**About Havergal**

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At the forefront of women’s education for over 125 years, Havergal offers a contemporary liberal arts education and is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Havergal’s mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

**The Position**:
The Manager of Health Centre, plays a crucial role in the provision of health services to children and youth at the School. The position encompasses both health and educational objectives and includes providing preventive and screening services, health education and assistance with decision-making about health, and immunization against preventable diseases. This role provides interventions and support for students presenting with illness, injuries and emergencies, communicable diseases, mental health related issues and nutrition.

**Specific Accountabilities**:

- Manage all the administrative duties of the department, including scheduling, training, inventory management, record-keeping and data collection
- Provide leadership and oversight for the provision of health services, policies and programs for JK-12 students
- Provide primary care services (immunizations, episodic illness management, medication adjustment/counselling) to the Grade 9-12 students living in the boarding school, either independently or in consultation with the school consulting physician.
- Lead the development, planning and evaluation of school health policies and for students in collaboration with the College Physician, Social Workers, Boarding School, 3rd party vendors, government agencies and parents, to provide for every student a balanced and supported health and well-being initiatives.

**Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience**
- Diploma or degree in Nursing and current unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
- Experience working as a registered nurse in a health care environment; experience in primary care, urgent/emergency care or pediatric care is an asset.
- Current CPR certificate and recertification annually for AED
- Demonstrate strong assessment/judgment skills;
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and best practice implementation; assessment and instructional strategies;
- A commitment toward continued professional development and growth; and alignment with the school’s values:

- Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management and communication skills;
- Self-starter and comfort with autonomous practice, able to work in a self-directed manner appropriate to changing needs;
- A proven commitment to working successfully in collaborative environments;
- Experience in an independent school is an asset, although not required;
- Energy, commitment and a readiness to participate in the co-curricular program the diverse life of the school community.

**Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of;**
- Inclusive Excellence
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Integrity & Trust
- Learning Agility
- Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Coach & Develop Others
- Managerial Courage
- Champion Change & Innovation
- Purpose Alignment & Results