After Hours Manager

As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital you uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients/clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing 'Patient Safety' and our hospital's 'Senior Friendly Strategies' as a top priority in creating a culture of safety and 'The Workplace of Choice'. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodation are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer, the After-Hours Manager has a collaborative working relationship with all clinical staff, managers and physicians. Acting as the in-house manager after hours, this position communicates directly with and supports the Administrator on-call, as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care.

This position is responsible for patient flow, resource management, patient relations/complaints across the organization. This may include staff redeployment, authorization of overtime, liaising with other hospitals and facilities to support access to acute care at CCH.

Requirements of the job

• Coordination of Patient Flow/Patient Care
• Staff Scheduling Issues
• Effective Patient/Family Relations
• Administration
• Maintenance of a Safe and Healthy Work Environment
• Contributes to the Development of a Client Centred, Team-Based Learning Environment

Key skills or competencies

• Current Certificate of Registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• 3-5 years healthcare managerial experience and/or equivalent healthcare experience
• Computer literacy and experience with an electronic health record
• Minimum 5 years current, relevant clinical experience
• Baccalaureate Degree preparation is preferred
• Functional proficiency in English, oral and written