Patient Care Manager - Walkerton, Canada - South Bruce Grey Health Centre

South Bruce Grey Health Centre

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Walkerton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Full Time Patient Care Manager

Position posting number:

Posting date:
August 11, 2023

Rate of Pay:
Reference Non-Union

Schedule:
Full Time Assignment

Location:
Walkerton

Applications are currently being accepted for a Full Time Patient Care Manager for the Walkerton site of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC).

Position Summary:

A team player who has overall responsibility for patient care at the designated site and program, and in the absence of senior management has overall responsibility for the operations of the hospital site for a tour of duty.

Directly responsible to the Director of Clinical Service and Chief Nursing Executive. Is responsible for leadership and operations of the services, professional practice and the quality of care.

Leads and collaborates with the interprofessional team to achieve operational efficiency, manage budgets and resources and develop a high performing team and a positive work environment focusing on patient-centered care.

Works with the leadership team to achieve program goals.

Accountable for ensuring that care requirements are met and that patient care issues and concerns identified by patients and their families are addressed.

Position Qualifications and Prerequisites:

Undergraduate Degree in health care related field required
Current registration with a health professional regulatory body
Minimum three (3) years recent direct patient care experience in an acute medical or hospital setting
Minimum two (2) years related acute hospital administration experience, preferably in a supervisory/managerial capacity
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in a rapidly changing work environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and make well informed decisions, exercise sound judgement and use considerable initiative.
Knowledge of legislation provisions which impact on work performed (i.e. Excellent Care for All Act, Employment Standards Act etc.)
Knowledge and familiarity with staff scheduling, workload measurement, budgets, labour relations and hospital operations preferred
Ability to engage and support all hospital staff in carrying out their roles and responsibilities
Excellent time management with demonstrated ability to coordinate numerous and diverse activities, organizing and prioritizing appropriately to meet demands and expectations
Savvy change facilitator with a proven track record of implementing effective and sustainable change initiatives while building effective teams
Highly developed critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize and analyze problems, make critical decisions and work without supervision and in a dynamic fashion in order to meet hospital needs.
Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centred principles and care
Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite and Cerner) as well as the ability and willingness to learn software programs relating to the role.
Available for regular assignment of Hospital Administrator On-Call responsibilities (assigned on a rotating basis to cover evenings and weekends)
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at SBGHC through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Health & Safety and Infection Control Principles