Clinical Leader

The Clinical Leader for Community & Population Health Services Program is directly accountable to the Clinical Manager
of the AHF, a non-traditional hospital setting for patients no longer requiring acute/hospital-level care.

The Clinical Leader, under the direction of the Clinical Manager is responsible for:
• managing the day-to-day issues related to patient care
• developing, coordinating, and consulting and liaison with Professional Practice to ensure day to day maintenance and problem-solving regarding professional standards
• optimizing staff relationships within interdisciplinary teams
• identifying needs of the unit in relation to staffing resources
• monitoring staff attendance
• assisting with retention, recruitment and performance management
• ensuring implementation of policies and procedures
• managing care delivery within a family centered care environment
• overseeing availability of supplies and equipment

Additionally, the Clinical Leader will:
• act as a role model for clinical excellence, continuous learning
• assist the Clinical Manager with measurement and evaluation within the program
• participate in budget analysis and implementation
• lead change effectively within the unit
• facilitate communication between departments, programs and services
• promote team spirit, cohesiveness, motivation and commitment to program goals

1. Regulated Health Care Professional in good standing with health professional regulatory body in Ontario

2. University degree in a health-related field

3. Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience working within a unionized healthcare environment

4. Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills in the provision of patient focused care

5. Demonstrated recent knowledge of Alternate Level of Care (ALC), patient flow, discharge planning

6. Demonstrated recent knowledge of community resources including Ontario Health atHome

7. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, patients, families, primary care and community services

8. Demonstrated leadership skills, including problem solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution and negotiation required

9. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and decision-making skills required

10. Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement and change management methodology required

11. Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and learning for self and others

12. Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of HHS

13. Knowledge and understanding of legislation governing health care delivery

14. Fluency in English (verbal and written)

15. Computer literacy and basic proficiency required