Manager, Surgical Services

At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where values of respect, collaboration, compassion are at the forefront of everything we do. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
 

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services, Women and Children and Ambulatory, the Manager will be responsible for providing leadership for the Operating Rooms (OR)and Endoscopy Suites, Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) and Outpatient Services (OPS). The Manager will demonstrate strong critical thinking and innovative leadership style for the delivery of high-quality patient care within the OR/PACU/OPS.  This role includes creating a supportive environment for our patients, staff and physicians while facilitating inter-professional team development and respect. This position will concentrate on the management of staff, increased operational efficiencies, and aims to perform within budgetary limits in the most effective and efficient manner. The Manager will lead with quality as a focus within the OR/PACU/OPS, managing and analyzing budgets; Capital requests, controlling inventory levels, supporting equipment/supply procurement, and planning material resources. The Manager will be responsible for developing and providing business continuity planning, while maximizing the use of resources and has the ability to inspire others to work toward a common goal by engaging and empowering staff.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader to show their strengths and talents in a highly complex and fast paced environment, with continuous growth while using LEAN principles and system wide critical thinking.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Degree or an undergraduate degree in a related field required
• Current certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience, preference given to those currently working in an acute surgical suite environment
• Demonstrates ability to utilize clinical and leadership skills to guide the day-to-day clinical business
• Demonstrated experience in program development and evaluation, quality improvement
• Demonstrated evidence-based decision making, critical thinking and problem solving
• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and facilitation skills coupled with emotional intelligence
• Demonstrates STEGH's core values and aligned with STEGH's Code of Conduct
• Demonstrated learning agility and commitment to professional development and the development of others
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a wide range of professionals
• Ability to implement leading practice and familiarity with quality-based programming
• Demonstrate ability to meet and exceed industry benchmarks and performance metrics
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis in accordance with the Attendance Support Program

WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:

• Current acute surgical suite leadership experience
• Experience in a LEAN environment with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in Healthcare or higher would be an asset
• Managing in a unionized environment experience is an asset

HOURS:

The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday (37.5 hours weekly) with a willingness to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the Hospital. This position is also required to participate in the leadership on-call rotation.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program
  including an onsite social worker
• Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more
• Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
• An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
• Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard
• Work in a hospital supporting a Just Culture environment

Ready to Join the Team? Apply today

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