Manager, Patient Care Services

Position Information

Posting Number:

BMHC25-115E

Title:

Manager, Patient Care Services (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Position Status:

Regular Full-time

FTE:

1.0

Job Schedule:

Days

Department:

Secure Treatment Unit - BMHC

Union:

Non-union

Site:

Brockville Mental Health Centre

About The Royal

As one of Canada's foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

The Solgen facility includes a 100 bed Secure Treatment Unit (STU) to service the needs of incarcerated offenders with mental illness; and the STU has been designed a Schedule 1 facility under the Mental Health Act by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

Duties:

Clinical Focus

• Accountability for overall clinical operations and safety of two care units, and as required for the four units of the STU. Provide coverage for the FTU inpatient units.
• Provide leadership to mentor, collaborate and problem solve issues as they arise on care units,
• Provide supervision and collaboration with Nurses assigned to Programming, Team Lead, Clinical Evaluation, Ward Clerks and line staff, to assist them in their roles and responsibilities,
• Ensure standards of care are adhered to the care units,
• Facilitate communications with clinical staff from all care units to ensure optimal care is provided,
• Collaborate with Director Patient Care Services to ensure coordination and integration of clinical and managerial practices,
• Communicate with stakeholders aimed at meeting health care needs of target population.

Management Focus

• Participate in development of policies, processes, objectives, standards and procedures to facilitate day-to-day operations
• Participate in efficient and effective assignments and utilization of human and fiscal resources.
• Participate in annual staff development priorities, develop and deliver educational and training support.
• Ensure application of applicable legislation and contracts.
• Participate in scheduling according to patient needs, hospital contracts and policy.
• Participate in development of quality improvement, evaluation, and accreditation plans.
• Develop and report monthly clinical and contract outcome indicators for clinical areas.
• Daily assignment of staff to meet clinical service requirements.
• Facilitate development of programs and services identified in service agreement.
• Other duties as assigned
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the ROHCG, and Standard operating Procedures of the Secure Treatment Unit.
• Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace policy.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree in Allied Health or Nursing or acceptable combination of education and experience dependent on program area.
• Current registration and members in good standing with applicable regulatory college preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Related experience, knowledge, and skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities/multiple demands
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve/critical thinking
• Ability to provide leadership within teams
• Ability to work with a variety of professionals as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to assess complex needs, to determine interventions, prioritize services required and implement solutions
• Knowledge of participatory leadership principles and demonstrated ability to implement
• Knowledge of legislated acts e.g. Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act etc.
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual is an asset.

Salary Range:

60.01 to 65.57 per hour

Additional Information

• All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
• The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
• The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.