Clinical Service Lead - Winnipeg, Canada - Victoria General Hospital

Victoria General Hospital

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 359267

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
May 22, 2024

City:
Winnipeg

Employer:
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site:
Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit:
Surgery Anesthesia Respiratory - VGH

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:

MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 07/29/202- Indefinite

Reason for Term:
Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement:
In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary:
$42.397, $43.664, $44.975, $46.325, $47.712, $49.147, $50.619

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Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Therapeutic Services (or Designate), the incumbent is responsible for:

Supervising the daily clinical service delivery and environmental/operational issues in the designated service area whereby the nature and scope of the work performed, the size of the staff population supervised, and the activities occurring and the variety of issues/problems arising are of a complex and variable nature requiring a higher level of decision-making, problem-solving and judgment with considerable latitude to exercise same.
Providing guidance to respiratory therapists and support staff within the designated service area through clinical leadership, mentoring, supervision, education, evaluation, and research.
Contributing to the delivery of quality respiratory therapy services by examining, developing, refining and evaluating the body of knowledge and clinical practices and assisting in program planning and development.
Assisting with performance appraisals and recruitment, as well as coordinating clinical work schedules, caseloads and service rotations.
Maintaining a partial clinical caseload including Respiratory Therapy assessment, interventions and followup within the established standards of care.

Experience:

Minimum of five years recent, relevant Respiratory Therapy experience in a large complex environment required.
Previous supervisory experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):

Entrytopractice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or another field of study with a relevant major is preferred.
Training in fiscal and human resource management preferred.
Knowledge of integrated hospital information systems, including a Respiratory Therapy workload measurement system, would be an asset.
Completion of, and ongoing participation in, relevant courses, workshops, etc. to address continuing education requirements.

Certification/Licensure/Registration:

Current registration with the MARRT is required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is required or an equivalent professional organization, as determined by the employer, for therapists not eligible for CSRT registration.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with WRHA policy.

Qualifications and Skills:

Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
Ability to initiate and support change.
General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of respiratory therapy and relevant support workers.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and rolemodeling skills.
Good organizational, problemsolving, critical thinking and decisionmaking ability.
Ability to function creatively and with mínimal direction.
Sound knowledge and understanding of evidencebased practice.
Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology.
Ability to function within a computerized environment.

Physical Requirements:

Must be in good physical and mental health and able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
Good physical and mental health, manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
Ability to run to emergencies.
Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to15 pounds/6.8 kg).
Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
Ability t