After Hours Site Administrator - Professional Practice Office

CAMH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP defined benefit pension

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

CAMH is seeking two senior nurse leaders to provide after-hours clinical and operational leadership at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. The roles require a baccalaureate in Nursing and 3–5 years in mental health settings, with formal leadership experience in a unionized hospital.

You will guide staff, coordinate after-hours responses, and ensure safe, efficient operations during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, while supporting CAMH quality initiatives and patient

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• 3–5 years' experience working with patients with severe and persistent mental illness and addictions.
• Formal leadership/management experience within a unionized hospital setting.
• In-depth knowledge of health care and mental health legislation, occupational health and safety, privacy and related legislation, and infection control practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of health equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies.
• Strong management and leadership skills, self-motivation and the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills in critical situations.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office, staffing and workload applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours clinical and operational leadership and support.
• Coordinate after-hours responses to crisis and emergencies and initial investigations.
• Ensure continuity in management, care and services by liaising with Unit Managers, Directors and Senior Administrator on-call.
• Mentor and coach charge nurses in leadership development and decision-making.
• Make decisions on resource utilization across the hospital while promoting diversity and teamwork.
• Support CAMH quality initiatives by examining care practices and risk areas.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Operations management

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity for a Registered Nurse whose extensive clinical experience in medical and psychiatric nursing is complemented by an operations background with people and clinical management accountabilities. We are seeking two (2) full-time, permanent position that involve working a flexible schedule in a 24/7 environment. You must be prepared to work scheduled shifts between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. during the week, 24/7 on weekends and holidays and offer availability to provide additional support during planned and unplanned absences.

Job Description

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity for a Registered Nurse whose extensive clinical experience in medical and psychiatric nursing is complemented by an operations background with people and clinical management accountabilities. We are seeking two (2) full-time, permanent position that involve working a flexible schedule in a 24/7 environment. You must be prepared to work scheduled shifts between 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. during the week, 24/7 on weekends and holidays and offer availability to provide additional support during planned and unplanned absences. As a member of the Professional Practice Office, the After Hours Site Administrator provides after-hours clinical and operational leadership and support at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH). Your nursing and leadership skills will be evident as you provide guidance and education to support care delivery aligned with the vision, principles, policies and best practices of CAMH, while facilitating and coordinating the effective operations of the hospital during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

As the most administrator on-site, you will work closely with, and provide leadership to, clinical and support staff to ensure overall smooth operations through the coordination of patient services and organizational activities. You will also coordinate after-hours responses to crisis and emergencies, provide support and initial investigations to ensure optimal management and communication of the event, and identify any residual requirements. Your accountabilities include addressing issues that arise among patients, families, staff and other stakeholders related to patient care. You will provide continuity in management, care and services by liaising with Unit Managers, Directors and the Senior Administrator on-call. You will mentor and coach charge nurses in developing their leadership potential and effective decision-making skills within a framework of collaboration and team engagement. You will be required to make decisions regarding the best utilization of resources across the hospital and generally support and foster a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements. You will support CAMH quality initiatives by examining current patient care practices and processes, identifying areas of concern or risk, and recommending or taking action, as needed.

Qualifications

You are registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold a baccalaureate degree in Nursing, have 3 to 5 years' experience working with patients with severe and persistent mental illness and addictions, and have formal leadership/management experience within a unionized hospital setting. Additionally, you will have:

• In-depth knowledge of health care and mental health legislation, occupational health and safety, privacy and related legislation, and infection control practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work within a collaborative and diverse inter-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of health equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies.
• Strong management and leadership skills, self-motivation and the ability to work successfully, both independently and in team settings.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills to intervene in critical and complex situations.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with MS Office suite, staffing and workload applications.

Assets

• A Master of Nursing, Health Administration or equivalent.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language.
• Experience managing issues of occupational health and safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness.

CAMH: Transformative careers in a world-class organization.

Considered the flagship of mental health and addictions care in Canada, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, as well as one of the world's leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues.

With excellence as our starting point, we are building a quality, service-oriented workforce, grounded in lifelong learning and continuous improvement. In direct care and behind the scenes, every member of our team will play a transformational role in helping us respond more effectively to client needs - and build a better future for all. This is your opportunity to participate in building the hospital of tomorrow and the role it plays in the health sector at large.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $110,020.48 - $137,525.60 per year.
• Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of $110,020.48- $165,030.72 per year
• CAMH's Total Rewards: Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental benefits, paid vacation starting at 4 weeks, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support.

This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

About Us

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system - a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca . To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.