Clinical Lead, Childbirth Centre (Perinatal) - Full Time Regular- Markham site

at  Markham Stouffville Hospital Corporation

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

WHO WE ARE:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?
COVID Statement
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oak Valley Health diversity statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.

Registration with the CNO as a Registered Nurse
Undergraduate degree or equivalent credentials required, or in progress
Minimum 5 years practical, related and current perinatal experience with advanced clinical skills
Successful completion of the perinatal certification exam through the Canadian Nurses
Association (PNC(C)), and demonstrated ongoing maintenance of the certification an asset
Completion of all relevant requirements, including certification requirements
Demonstrated understanding of clinical operations within a community hospital setting including antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care
Knowledge of an interdisciplinary model of care in a community hospital setting
Proven excellent collaborative, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities with talents in complex analysis and critical thinking
Excellent human resources, financial, and information management skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office and Meditech
Demonstrated excellent leadership skills
Patient and family focused with strong customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skill, organization/prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to work in stressful, complex environments, manage critical events and exhibit poise, professionalism and strong decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to identify and problem solve potential risk issues
Demonstrated ability to support process improvement and change initiatives
Demonstrated ability to act as a resource, role model, mentor and coach to support effective team building and functioning
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Demonstrated ability to promote and support effective team building with all interprofessional members of the team
Demonstrated commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.)