Manager, Maternal-Child Program

Guelph General Hospital; Guelph; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Guelph is seeking a Manager for the Maternal-Child Program. The role involves overseeing patient care activities, providing leadership to clinical staff, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance quality care. Ideal candidates will have strong nursing credentials and experience in leadership roles within maternal-child services.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and dental benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) with employer match

Education assistance fund and in-house development programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in a maternal-child program, with 2 years in leadership.
• Experience guiding staff with performance or attendance issues.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day patient care activities within the Maternal-Child Program.
• Provide daily direction to unit personnel to ensure high-quality care.
• Implement initiatives that support departmental and organizational strategic goals.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration

Tools

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)

Job description

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At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community.

Living our values is important here, and if you want to join a team that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired, you can see more details about the position currently available below.

Current Rate of Pay : Min $56.74 - Max $67.56

Current Shifts : Days

Position Summary :

The Manager is responsible for facilitating day-to-day patient care activities within the Maternal-Child Program at GGH. They provide daily direction to unit personnel to ensure high-quality, safe, evidence-based care in partnership with patients and families, aligned with GGH's vision, mission, and values. In collaboration with the Director, they implement initiatives that support departmental and organizational strategic goals.

The Manager, working with the Director, ensures an environment that promotes professional practice, leads clinical staff in evidence-based practices, and supports quality patient outcomes.

In this role, you will :

• Have ongoing opportunities for professional growth through our education assistance fund and in-house development programs.
• Access a comprehensive rewards package including competitive pay, health and dental benefits, and the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) with a 126% employer match.
• Be part of an organization dedicated to workforce well-being.
• Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression.
• Join a team of high-performing healthcare professionals.

Guelph offers an excellent quality of life with trails, waterways, arts, cultural events, diverse restaurants, and craft breweries.

• One of Ontario's most robust and growing economies.
• Access to excellent schools, including a university and college.
• A community reflecting diverse faiths.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Abilities :

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration (preferred).
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Membership in relevant professional organizations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in a maternal-child program, with 2 years in leadership.
• Experience guiding staff with performance or attendance issues.
• Experience with Lean process improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of national and provincial standards in perinatal, pediatric, and neonatal care.
• Leadership skills in safety, patient experience, and staff satisfaction.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills.
• Ability to facilitate positive interactions within healthcare teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Change management experience and success in implementing initiatives.
• Ability to make effective decisions.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to analyze research and incorporate evidence-based practices into policies and procedures.
• Skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Financial strategy and management skills.
• Knowledge of clinical practices for laboring, postpartum, neonatal, and pediatric care.

Join us if you seek an exciting opportunity with support and empowerment.

All positions contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. GGH is committed to a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace, providing equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Our vision of a healthier community for everyone is realized through practicing our core values of compassion, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration, and inspiration to deliver the highest quality care and experience.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

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