Interim Manager, Emergency Department

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber River Health, Wilson Site, is seeking a Clinical Manager for Emergency Services to lead patient care delivery, staffing, and operations in a fast-paced ED.

Reporting to the Program Director, the role requires nursing leadership, extensive clinical experience, and a focus on quality improvement. This temporary full-time position runs until February 28, 2027 with non-union labour.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s in Nursing, Health Science or related field is required; pursuing candidates considered.
• Minimum of five years relevant clinical experience and at least three years leadership experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience with quality of improvement.
• Experience in effective critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills within a fast paced, complex and continually changing environment.
• Experience in leading change, building high functioning teams and effective working relationships.
• Skills in strategic planning, project management, and effective resource management and utilization.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Responsibilities

• Provides effective, efficient and safe patient services through human, financial, and environmental resource management.
• Supports a model of patient centered care that is based on best practice, program and corporate standards, and continuous quality improvement.
• Builds a professional practice climate and facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and community partners to plan, implement and monitor delivery of patient and family centered programs and services.
• Provides leadership in advancing the goals and objectives of Emergency Services within the organization and supports the program and organization’s strategic priorities.
• Coaches and mentors staff to navigate successfully through change.
• Manages all aspects of employee relations including recruitment, retention, attendance and performance management in collaboration with Human Resources and Labour Relations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Resource management

Quality improvement

Critical thinking

Team building

Decision making

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Master's in Nursing or related field

Job description

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi‑site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Clinical Manager – Emergency Services

to join our Emergency Department.

Employment Status: Temporary Full Time

Contract Duration: Until February 28, 2027

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site

Labour Group: Non-Union

Salary Range: $64.4300 - $78.389 per hour

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Program Director, Emergency Services the Manager:

• Provides effective, efficient and safe patient services through human, financial, and environmental resource management.
• Supports a model of patient centered care that is based on best practice, program and corporate standards, and continuous quality improvement.
• Builds a professional practice climate and facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and community partners to plan, implement and monitor delivery of patient and family centered programs and services.
• Provides leadership in advancing the goals and objectives of Emergency Services within the organization and supports the program and organization’s strategic priorities.
• Coaches and mentors staff to navigate successfully through change.
• Manages all aspects of employee relations including recruitment, retention, attendance and performance management in collaboration with Human Resources and Labour Relations.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s in Nursing, Health Science or related field is required. Candidates who are actively pursuing their Masters will be considered.
• Minimum of five years relevant clinical experience and a minimum of three years leadership experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience with quality of improvement
• Experience in effective critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills within a fast paced, complex and continually changing environment.
• Experience in leading change, building high functioning teams and effective working relationships.
• Skills in strategic planning, project management, and effective resource management and utilization.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.