Manager

Ross Memorial Hospital; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, Ontario, is seeking a Unit Manager for the Medical Inpatient Unit and ICU to lead clinical operations and team performance. The role emphasizes patient-centred care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and strategic management of resources.

The successful candidate will have a Nursing degree with active registration, extensive acute care leadership experience, and a proven track record in budgeting and staff development.

Qualifications

• Active Registration in good standing with a professional college (e.g. CNO).
• BScN or associated degree.
• Minimum five (5) years nursing experience in an acute care environment with three (3) years’ recent supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospital or personnel management policies and procedures and ability to apply them.
• Proven ability to manage departmental budgets and explain variances.
• Contributed to operating and capital budget development and control.
• Experience in human resource management.
• Demonstrated leadership success.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Strong conflict resolution, organizational, and time management skills.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and lifelong learning.
• Maintains knowledge of regulatory and professional standards; supports accreditation.
• Able to fulfill physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Inpatient Unit and ICU with a focus on patient-centred, high-quality acute care.
• Oversee unit operations, staff development, and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
• Partner with the Director of Medicine, ICU, Respiratory and Post Acute Care to ensure safe, efficient patient flow and budget adherence.
• Promote positive stakeholder relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Represent the unit in strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Problem solving

Interprofessional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Public relations

Education

BScN or associated degree

Master’s Degree in Health Administration

RNAO membership

Job description

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Job Number

J1026-0931

Job Title

Manager

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Union

Non-Union

City, Province, Country

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Department

Medical Unit

Open Positions

1

Date Posted

October 30, 2026

Closing Date

November 5, 2026

Salary

$56.587 - $69.595/Hour

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Department/Unit/Program Description

The Medical Inpatient Unit is a 40-bed acute care unit including eight telemetry beds, supported by a patient-centred multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, pneumonia, and those with social challenges.

The ICU is a Basic Level 3 ICU, providing specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions. The ICU team includes a nurse-led Critical Care Response Team and Respiratory Therapists, who are integral to the delivery of critical care services. This leadership role combines strategic management of patient flow across the organization with operational oversight of ICU (including Respiratory Therapy and Critical Care Response Team).

Position Summary

The Unit Manager reports to the Director of Medicine, ICU, Respiratory and Post Acute Care. They promote, facilitate, and manage the unit environment in such a way that patients receive exceptional care. Exceptional care will be evident through the delivery of safe, effective care that promotes a positive experience for patients and families, while supporting a successful transition home. The unit manager is a key part of the health care team providing leadership in the management of human fiscal resources. The unit manager will foster a cohesive and motivated team and serve as an ambassador for the team(s).

As the unit manager of these units, you will be accountable for facilitating clinical excellence, leadership, and management leading to the delivery of patient centred, quality acute care. Your leadership demonstrates creativity, innovation, flexibility, and professional knowledge suitable to the interdisciplinary environment. Working collaboratively with community providers, you will engage in key activities to promote positive public relations with patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and volunteers. If you are looking for a challenging position with the opportunity to make a difference in our patients and our community then Ross Memorial Hospital is the place for you!

Effective date: November 23, 2026

Essential Qualifications

• Active Registration in good standing with a professional college (e.g. CNO)
• BScN or associated degree
• Minimum five (5) years nursing experience in an acute care environment with three (3) years’ recent supervisory or management experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the hospital or personnel management policies and procedures and the ability to interpret and apply same to achieve departmental goals
• Proven ability to successfully manage departmental budgets, explain and provide corrections to budget variances
• Demonstrated contribution to the development and control of the operating and capital budgets
• Demonstrated experience in the human resource management
• Demonstrated leadership success
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of staff, patients and the public and demonstrated success in establishing respect and credibility through actions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Demonstrated effective conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with an ability to multi-task during high stress situations
• Collaborative approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to accuracy and detail
• Commitment to inter-professional practice and lifelong learning
• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care with includes accreditation
• Must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of the jobs, as per the current Physical Demands Analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Health Administration
• Member of Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)

Hours of Work

Hours of work for this position are 37.5 hours/week. You will also be scheduled on a Manager on Call rotation that includes nights and weekends.

Employment Equity

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.