Manager, Inpatient Adult Mental Health

Location

Newmarket, ON | Canada

Job description

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary:

The manager is a leader and member of the management team within this clinical service area.  They are responsible for the day to day operations of the inpatient mental health program (all units) in collaboration with the program and medical director.  The role is accountable for creating and ensuring a supportive environment for patients, families and staff is provided in this clinical area. 

The manager is expected to work with the teams to allow them to champion a culture a exemplary care and deliver clinical excellence in alignment with the hospital’s Strategic Plan.  The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural awareness and competencies in working with patients, providers and care partners from diverse backgrounds.   

The manager must excel in operational effectiveness and be committed to leading workplace transformation within an inter-professional setting. We are seeking a leader who has a demonstrated history of achieving results, while being approachable, respectful and empowering staff to lead change and improve care provided to patients.  In addition the manager will be a mentor, motivator and advocate for the program and services provided playing a key role in developing strategies for the future. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Registered Nurse with BScN or equivalent or a regulated Health Professional in good standing with an applicable regulatory college preferred
• Masters degree in a health-related discipline or working towards a Master’s degree preferred
• Three (3) to five (5) years recent leadership/supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health clinical pathways, best practice guidelines and government legislation (Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Public Guardian and Trustee Act, etc.) required
• Proven ability with interpersonal communication, coaching and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Analysis / problem assessment
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills
• Possess the ability to introduce and effectively facilitate change.
• Must maintain appropriate professional affiliations/memberships (specific affiliations depend on previous professional training and nature of job duties)
• Excellent performance and attendance record
• Ability to navigate in a complex and face paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated visionary, creative and collaborative management style.
• Demonstrated ability in Southlake’s core values including collaboration, teamwork, communication, listening, personal ownership, creativity, innovation, and diversity

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Regional Health Centre employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment.  We are dedicated to building a work place that reflects the diversity of our community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities, visible minorities, aboriginal persons, members of sexual minority groups and others who may contribute to diversity within our organization.  Southlake is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and will work proactively through all stages of recruitment to create a barrier free process and to provide accommodation as required.

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