Clinical Lead - Surgical Services (Temporary Full-Time)

Muskoka-Algonquin-Healthcare-1; Huntsville; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff referral program $1000 (for each

Health Benefits (Permanent Full-Time)

HOOPP enrollment

Job summary

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) seeks a Clinical Lead for Surgical Services on a temporary full-time basis. The role coordinates daily surgical unit operations across HDMH & SMMH campuses, guiding staffing, education, and clinical standards.

You will mentor staff, promote evidence-based care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• 3 years of general nursing experience.
• 2 years of nursing experience in Surgical Services.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS
• IV Certification
• OR Post-Graduate Certification/Experience
• PACU Certification/Experience
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support Certification (desired)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily surgical unit operations by organizing staff assignments based on patient acuity, census, and scope of practice.
• Support and promote best-practice standards and evidence-based care within the surgical team.
• Prepare staffing assignments and assist with scheduling to ensure safe, fair, and equitable nursing coverage.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and support ongoing education, certification renewals, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and one-by-one preceptorship to support staff skill development and onboarding of new team members.
• Promote and coordinate patient and family education initiatives through the surgical team.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and patient care units to support patient transfers, bed allocation, and continuity of care.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Participate in on-call scheduling, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives to support safe and effective patient care.
• Advocate for patient and family-centred care while supporting process improvement, risk management, and sustainable healthcare practices

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff education

Clinical supervision

Care coordination

On-call scheduling

Education

Certificate of registration – College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

OR Post-Graduate Certification/Experience

PACU Certification/Experience

Neonatal Advanced Life Support (desired)

Job description

Clinical Lead - Surgical Services (Temporary Full-Time)

Multi-Site (Working at both HDMH & SMMH)

Tracking Code

26-450

Position Type

Temporary Full Time - Undetermined Length

Salary Range

$45.15 - $62.98

Salary Type

Hourly

Union

ONA

Posted Date

9/29/2026

Job Closing Date

10/23/2026

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

ROLE

• Coordinate daily surgical unit operations by organizing staff assignments based on patient acuity, census, and scope of practice


• Support and promote best-practice standards and evidence-based care within the surgical team


• Prepare staffing assignments and assist with scheduling to ensure safe, fair, and equitable nursing coverage


• Collaborate with leadership to identify and support ongoing education, certification renewals, and professional development opportunities


• Provide coaching, mentorship, and one-by-one preceptorship to support staff skill development and onboarding of new team members


• Promote and coordinate patient and family education initiatives through the surgical team


• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and patient care units to support patient transfers, bed allocation, and continuity of care


• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced clinical environment


• Participate in on-call scheduling, committee work, and quality improvement initiatives to support safe and effective patient care


• Advocate for patient and family-centred care while supporting process improvement, risk management, and sustainable healthcare practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current certificate of registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required


• 3 years of general nursing experience


• 2 years of nursing experience in Surgical Services


• Current BLS Certification


• Current ACLS


• IV Certification


• OR Post-Graduate Certification/Experience


• PACU Certification/Experience


• Neonatal Advanced Life Support Certification (desired)

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)


• Health Benefits (Permanent Full-Time)


• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. SMMH is the call-site. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work: Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, however must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department


• Legal entitlement to work in Canada


• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled