Clinical Leader - Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. 

We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research - ranked fourth in Canada- and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers. 

The Extramural Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team (PCCTT) and Intramural Pediatric Rapid Response Team (PACE) Team are both part of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). The PICU is a robust department, comprised of 12 level 3 critical care beds, and 4 level 2 critical care beds. 

• Current registration as a regulated health professional in the province on Ontario
• Baccalaureate Degree in Health Sciences or related field
• 3-5 years of recent clinical, education, or leadership experience in pediatric acute care setting
• Experience as Critical Care Transport Clinician preferred
• Experience with a Rapid Response Team preferred
• Certificate in Pediatric Critical Care or equivalent preferred
• Strong understanding of transport medicine
• Demonstrated experience in policy and medical directive development
• Demonstrated knowledge of Province of Ontario Emergency Medical Services system (eg. regional land EMS, Ornge air and land services and service agreement contractors, CritiCall)
• Proficient user in PNTN network and CCIS Data Collection preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Accreditation Canada Standards
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, team building, and conflict resolution in a team-based setting
• Resilience and demonstrated ability to make timely decisions, rapidly prioritize tasks, consult appropriate stakeholders and manage complex systems
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodology and research methods and experience engaging teams to facilitate continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Hamilton Health Sciences