Clinical Manager

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay

has a rewarding opportunity for a

Clinical Manager! (Full-time)

Apply On-line at www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-clinicalmanager

Work Location: Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay is the largest community on Lake Superior. With a census metropolitan area population of 123,258 (Census 2021), it is the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario. Deeply rooted with European and Indigenous cultures, Thunder Bay is the sixth most culturally diverse community of its size in North America. The community values a high quality of life and promotes a clean, green, beautiful and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity and provides affordable and safe neighborhoods that are accessible to all.

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.

As a four-season outdoor paradise Thunder Bay is the sunniest city in eastern Canada with an average of 2121 hours of bright sunshine each year. It is also one of the most dynamic "Cultural Capitals of Canada". Residents and visitors of Thunder Bay enjoy the har­mony of a city rich in wide-open green spaces, parks and wilderness - and a major centre for visual and performing arts, and culture.

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

If you already live here, we can’t wait for you to join our team!

The Opportunity

As the Clinical Manager, you provide the effective & efficient operation and administration of Quality Nursing Services by ensuring and promoting the provision of resident-centered services to meet the needs of residents.

This role reports to the Director of Nursing and has the following accountabilities:

• Provides direct supervision to Registered Practical Nurses and Personal Support Workers in the Nursing Section including the recruitment, hiring, orientation, evaluation, discipline, and discharge and performance management.
• Participates in facility strategic planning to align the nursing department in response to internal and external environmental challenges.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in interpreting and achieving the Homes’ strategic plan and long-term goals.
• Acts as a clinical resource to Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses and other nursing staff.
• Supports and promotes quality improvement with a focus on continuous engagement in surveillance, auditing and best practice.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Nursing diploma/degree with a current unrestricted certificate of competence (registration in good standing) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; or
• Registered nurse together with a minimum of three years’ clinical experience
• A background in nursing management is preferred;
• Must be able to effectively direct and motivate personnel;
• Must be at a basic skill level in word processing;
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Knowledge of long-term care and gerontology would be an asset

Why Pioneer Ridge?

Comprised of 200+ staff, who are highly skilled and trained, Pioneer Ridge provides 150 Long Term Care beds and is a place for residents to live well. Residents are treated equally in a setting of compassion and care, through quality nursing care, life enrichment programs, balanced nutrition, and social and spiritual opportunities.

Since 2018, Pioneer Ridge is a recognized Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario; and has also been accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services, which is a testament to the quality of care and services that are provided to residents.

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?

When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

·        Experience your importance,    

·        Unleash your potential,

·        Know your work matters,

·        Embrace diversity,

·        Make a difference,

·        Join a dedicated team, and

·        Build community.

Learn more about the top reasons to work at the CTB: https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/jobs.aspx

Great Tangible Benefits

As an employee with the Corporation you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

·        Great competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan

·        Great paid vacation and holidays

·        Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits

·        Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)

·        Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP)

·        Great employee wellness program

·        Supportive career progression opportunities

·        Great corporate training & leadership development

·        Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)

·        Voluntary leave purchase plan

·        Healthy Staffing Pattern (nurse to patient ratio)

·        Fun place to work – staff appreciation events, recognition days, BBQs, luncheons etc.

·        Great team work environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly

·        Amazing, dedicated team who are very focused on providing exceptional resident care 

·        Opportunity to provide meaningful work

How to Apply

We can’t wait for you to join us and be a part of our team!

For a detailed job description, including job responsibilities and to apply please

visit: www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-clinicalmanager

Beautiful Thunder Bay

Learn why Thunder Bay is such great place to live and work: https://gotothunderbay.ca/why-thunder-bay/