Manger, Sub-Acute Medicine and Stroke Program

Njoyn; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Njoyn is seeking a Manager of Sub-Acute Medicine and Stroke to organize and direct daily activities, collaborating with Nursing Directors, physicians and patient flow managers. The role focuses on optimal patient-focused clinical flow, resource use, length of stay and seamless transitions to home.

The incumbent will lead clinical teams, develop standards, support learning and education, and serve as a physician liaison to improve patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of nursing staff and health care teams.
• Experience developing clinical standards and evaluating outcomes.
• Ability to translate evidence-based practice into routine care.
• Strong communication and liaison skills with physicians and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a leader to nursing staff and the health care team, regarding evidence-based advanced nursing practice, problem-based needs analysis and strategies for change.
• Assisting clinical staff in the development of clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Acting as a resource person, through informal and formal conferencing with nursing and other allied health care professionals in determining appropriate strategies to achieve patient-focused outcomes.
• Developing program specific patient/nursing care standards in keeping with the corporate strategic direction, the College of Nurses of Ontario and recognized specialty care association guidelines.
• Leading the development and revision of evidence-based clinical standards and core competencies.
• Acting as a role model in professional practice, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence
• Directing and developing staff education and professional development programs
• Conducting needs assessment in order to determine the educational requirements of the staff and legislated requirements of the specialty area.
• Establishing clinical outcomes of education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical governance

Job description

The incumbent organizes and directs the daily activities of the Sub-Acute Medicine and Stroke Program. In collaboration with the Nursing Director, Physicians, and Patient Flow Manager, the Manager of Sub-Acute Medicine works to achieve optimal patient-focused clinical flow, clinical resource utilization and length of stay and acts as a resource to nursing departments, physicians and hospital community partners. The Manager of Sub-Acute Medicine and Stroke ensures continuity of care, facilitates interdisciplinary care planning, serves as a physician liaison, encourages adherence to evidence best practices and facilitates learning and education of staff. His/her focus is clinical care to oversee the provision of care to meet the needs of the complex health issues of medical and Stroke, and to oversee a smooth transition to home.

General Accountabilities

• Acting as a leader to nursing staff and the health care team, regarding evidence-based advanced nursing practice, problem-based needs analysis and strategies for change.
• Assisting clinical staff in the development of clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Acting as a resource person, through informal and formal conferencing with nursing and other allied health care professionals in determining appropriate strategies to achieve patient-focused outcomes.
• Developing program specific patient/nursing care standards in keeping with the corporate strategic direction, the College of Nurses of Ontario and recognized specialty care association guidelines.
• Leading the development and revision of evidence-based clinical standards and core competencies.
• Acting as a role model in professional practice, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence
• Directing and developing staff education and professional development programs
• Conducting needs assessment in order to determine the educational requirements of the staff and legislated requirements of the specialty area.
• Establishing clinical outcomes of education programs.
• Other duties as assigned.