Job Title: Interim Clinical Manager
Representation: Non-Union
Department: Administration
Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Duration: Approximately 24 months, with the possibility of further extension if required.
Purpose of the role: Reporting to the Director, Long-Term Care, the Interim Clinical Manager works collaboratively with the nursing leadership team to provide quality resident care consistent with all applicable legislation including the Ministry of Long-Term Care requirements, College of Nurses Standards, the Quality Inspection Process, RAI-MDS 2.0, St. Joseph’s Health System mission, vision, and values and St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Registration with a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Successful completion of a Practical Nursing Program or Bachelor of Nursing degree or working towards, from a recognized educational institution
• Leadership Education or Training with demonstrated effectiveness in managing a workforce
• Recent Long Term Care experience at the nursing management level with the ability to effectively manage human resources and day-to-day labour relations
• Sound administrative ability, good knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing management is required
• Working knowledge of computers, their application and related software i.e., Microsoft Office, Point Click Care, MDS-RAI,
• Possess knowledge of the legislation in Long Term Care, as well as other government legislation in the areas of labour, employment, health and safety and human rights
• Highly effective communication skills both verbal and written with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and are also required
• Strong problem solving, team facilitation/development and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in leading, supervising, motivating unionized and non-unionized staff to achieve desired results.

• Acting as a role model and contributing to the development of a caring and competent team who is responsible and accountable for direct resident care activities.
• Facilitating teamwork and collaboration among the team
• Having thorough knowledge of policies and procedures
• Having thorough knowledge and understanding of the Collective Agreements
• Reviewing new or revised policies and procedures with teams
• Reviewing customer service principles with staff at team meetings
• Coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback on performance of staff on an ongoing basis.
• Reviewing staff documentation and nursing care activities to ensure they are in compliance with College of Nurses Standards and facility policies
• Identifying performance gaps and working collaboratively with staff involved and other resources in the development of performance improvement/management plans
• Completing staff performance appraisals in a timely manner including the management of probationary employees
• Monitoring and managing staff availability, attendance and tardiness concerns
• Maintaining an open-door policy and follow up on staff concerns
• Assisting with all aspects of the recruitment, selection and retention of staff, including functions such as preparing postings, granting positions, completing necessary paperwork for transfers/granting of position