Manager, Professional Practice

Employment Status: Full-time
Department: Professional Practice
Job Code: 15991
- Pension - Dental Insurance - Disability Insurance - Health Insurance - Life Insurance

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 $54.04- Max $67.56

**Current Shifts**: Primarily Days

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice, the Manager of Professional Practice will provide oversight and support to the Professional Practice portfolio.

The Manager, in collaboration with the Director, will support an environment that advances professional practice and leads staff in the development and implementation of education opportunities to address the learning needs of the organizations leaders and staff related to change management and quality improvement initiatives. The Manager will monitor for changes in best practice standards and lead team in the developing and implementation of evidence-based practices, policy and programs.

**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 Healthcare Professional
- Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare field
- Master’s degree in a health related field preferred
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) an asset
- Membership in relevant professional organization(s)
- Minimum of 5 years of acute care clinical experience.
- 2 years formal management experience with demonstrated leadership skills and responsibilities
- Experience with guiding staff experiencing performance and/or attendance problems
- Experience with Lean process improvement methodologies
- Relevant experience providing clinical education utilizing adult educational principles and evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians
- Demonstrate leadership with respect to enhancing patient and staff safety.
- Demonstrate leadership to support patient experience, satisfaction and safety.
- 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.
- Strong change management skills and demonstrated success in facilitating department level change initiatives.

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 equal opportunities to people with disabilities. In pursuit of GGH’s vision of together, a healthier community for everyone, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired to provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families._