2026-059 Clinical Manager

Elte Carpets Limited; Attawapiskat; On-site; CAD 120,022 - 143,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Group health and welfare benefits

Relocation paid by the organization

Housing provided by the organization

Annual retention bonus

Northern living allowance

Vacation travel bonus

Job summary

Elte Carpets Limited is seeking a Clinical Manager to oversee health services in Attawapiskat. This permanent full-time position involves strategic leadership and collaboration with nursing staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a BSN, and a Master's degree is preferred. Key responsibilities include managing patient care workflows and mentoring nurses. Additionally, the role calls for excellent leadership skills and knowledge of nursing practices.

Competitive salary from $120,022.50 to $143,520.00, benefits include defined pension plan and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.
• Valid Driver's License (Ontario).

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic vision for the site.
• Serve as a Clinical Expert and Mentor.
• Support nurses in patient assessments.
• Manage daily workflows and staff performance.
• Monitor quality of care and areas for improvement.

Skills

Exceptional leadership skills

Excellent analytical skills

Knowledge of northern nursing practice

Proven leadership skills

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Team-oriented collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing Sciences (BSN, BScN)

Master of Nursing or equivalent

Leadership Designation (e.g., LEADS, Six Sigma)

Job description

Title: Clinical Manager

Division: Clinical Services

Affiliation: Non-unionized

Site: Attawapiskat, ON

Reports to: Director of Patient Care

Status: Permanent Full-time

Life at WAHA

A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge—the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem‑solve, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overwhelmed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder.

What We Do

We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community‑based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.

At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.

Who You Are

• Exceptional leadership skills and departmental management core competencies
• Excellent analytical skills, sound judgement and decision making
• Knowledge and competence in expanded scope of northern nursing practice
• Proven leadership skills
• Exceptionally self‑motivated, directed and detail oriented
• Ability to motivate in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment

What You’ll Do

• In collaboration with the Director, set the strategic vision for the site meeting WAHA’s mission, vision, and values
• Serve as a Clinical Expert and Mentor
• Support nurses in their assessment of patients and advanced judgement through consultation, to identify care needs and the most appropriate plan of care
• Support and assist in patient care emergencies
• Liaise with the nurse, PCC, nurse practitioner, physician, to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with the patient and family
• Ensure medications/treatments are prescribed by a physician and/or according to established policies and protocols
• Manage daily patient and administrative workflows, staffing, and planning for professional development of employees (hiring, onboarding, schedules, performance reviews, attendance management, payroll entry)
• Anticipate and manage the momentum of change within a collaborative, interprofessional environment
• Monitor patient volumes, quality of care, and performance of staff to identify areas for improvement
• Communicate key information with community members/leaders and collaborate on community health priorities

What You’ll Bring

• Baccalaureate, Nursing Sciences (BSN, BScN)
• Master of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent graduate preparation (e.g., Master of Health Administration)
• Leadership Designation: LEADS, Lean Six Sigma certified, HCQM, or other
• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CTAS
• Valid Driver’s License (ON)
• Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset

Why Choose Us

• Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)
• Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program benefits
• Relocation paid by the organization
• Housing provided by the organization
• Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
• Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
• Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow

Salary: $120,022.50 - $143,520.00

Competition #: 2026-059

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: This position will remain open till filled.

As part of our recruiting process, AI tools may assist in the screening of applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.