Permanent Full-Time Shift Manager

Closing Date: April 12, 2025 12:00 AM

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is seeking to fill the following position with a highly motivated, team-orientated professional:

Permanent Full-Time

Shift Manager

Reporting to the Director- Inpatient & Emergency Services, the Shift Manager is a member of the Operations Management & Leadership team, and works collaboratively with the Nursing Leadership that oversees day-to-day operations in the Nursing units and in the absence of other managers (evenings, weekends, and stat holidays) is the manager for all departments in the hospital. The Shift Manager maintains the clinical skills and knowledge necessary to be a reliable and competent resource person for staff members. Through the use of leadership skills, management tools and an understanding of the decision making process, the Shift Manager will work collaboratively with the Nursing leadership team to achieve departmental goals keeping in mind the Mission, Vision and Values and Strategic Plan of the organization as well as "Standards and Best Practices.

Requirements:

• Upholds the Standards of Behaviour daily through interactions with others as an employee of the Dryden Regional Health Centre
• Promotes best practices for standards of care
• Works with Nursing staff to promote and restore patients' health by day-to-day management and long-term planning of patient care needs; directing and developing staff; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staffs; providing physical and psychological support for patients, friends, and families
• Makes patient and ward rounds on a regular basis to evaluate patient acuity and staffing. Ensuring patients and their families are aware of patient information, including all rights and responsibilities, and assisting in the planning for discharge.
• Ensures continual delivery of high quality nursing care
• Manages workload and creating nursing assignments
• In collaboration with the unit manager, provides feedback to nursing workload to ensure patient safety and fiscal responsibility in coordination with Human Resources
• Maintains a healthy, collaborative team environment
• In the absence of the unit manager they will deal with staff issues and problems as they arise and ensure that the managers are aware of the situation. Complete and provide appropriate documentation to the unit leadership
• Actively participates in staff mentoring and education opportunities
• Takes a leading role in patient flow and movement through departments and systems; new admission bed assignments, facilitate travel arrangements for treat and returns

Qualifications:

• BScN, PN Diploma, or equivalent education with designation/registration in a Health Care related field
• RNs/RPNs must have current registration with College of Nurses of Ontario; Registration with appropriate governing body is required for related fields as appropriate
• Minimum 5 years Health Care experience, Nursing experience preferred
• Leadership Experience is an asset
• Sound clinical background and strong health assessment and diagnostic skills
• BLS, Advanced Life Support, Neonatal/Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Core Course an asset
• Effective organizational and written skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support Certificate would be an asset
• Experience working in Emergency, Critical Care and OBS would be an asset
• Efficient computer skills
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Dryden Regional Health Centre's Code of Conduct and Standards of Behaviour
• Demonstrates DRHC Core Values; Accountability, Integrity, Humility, Compassion and Respect
• Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination status to be presented prior to hire

This is a Management position. Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience; $59.57/hr.-$61.11/hr., plus a $15,000 signing incentive for a two (2) year return of service commitment.

We understand that you may not meet all qualifications listed. If you believe you meet the majority of the requirements, and are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to our growth, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants are requested to forward a completed resume and cover letter to hr@drhc.on.ca
This posting will remain open until April 11, 2025; interviews will commence as applications are received. Final selection may occur prior to closing. We thank all interested applicants, however only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre recognizes that it is situated on lands of the Metis and Anishnaabe peoples of Migisi Sahgaigan, Wabigoon, and Wabauskang First Nations. We give gratitude and honor to the Ancestors, Elders, and all Anishnaabe and Metis people for sharing their resources and knowledge. As a community Health Centre, we remember that we serve the people of Treaty #3. Our goal is to improve the health of all our citizens.

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a French Language Designated Service provider, we welcome applications from bilingual candidates.

Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

 

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