Job Description

Position Details

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Posting #:

31635

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Employee Type:

Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:

Non-Union

Openings Remaining:

1

Schedule

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Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

7.5 hour

Shift Start:

Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

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Opening Date:

26/06/2025

Closing Date:

03/07/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Clinical for Critical Care and Emergency Services, the Manager of Medical Stepdown, and Respiratory Therapy Services is a member of the management team, responsible for the coordination and direction of clinical operations including areas of clinical services, education, research and human and fiscal resources management. The Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders including Program Managers, Clinical and Department Directors, Professional Practice Leaders and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members, and external partners.


The Manager of Medical Stepdown and Respiratory Therapy Services is accountable for planning, implementing, integrating and evaluating departmental plans that are in alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic directions of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, including the development and initiation of new and innovative roles. The Manager is responsible to ensure staff within the clinical area effectively operate within their professional scope of practice as defined by their regulatory body, the College of Nurses of Ontario, within the Ministry of Health, and within the St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in related health discipline required Master's degree related in business, quality, leadership or health discipline preferred 3 to 5 years of practical and related experience Current registration within a Regulated Health Professional College Progressive leadership or management experience in a healthcare organization Proven ability to use data to analyze program performance and opportunities for quality improvement Demonstrated understanding of applicable legislation Demonstrated commitment to a patient and customer focused philosophy in all interactions Experience managing fiscal resources within the allocated budget

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determines the staffing requirements, including nursing skill mix and manages the recruitment, selection, retention and termination of all staff within the approved budget guidelines. Demonstrated continued education in Leadership, Budgeting, Performance Management, Labour Relations, Coaching, Team Building, Research Skills, Teaching Skills Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of direct reports Fosters and ensures effective employee and labour relations through knowledgeable interpretation and implementation of hospital policies and collective agreements Analyzes appropriate internal and external data and information to identify opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders for improving services and patient outcomes in accordance with MOHLTC, Critical Care Services Ontario (CCSO), Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses Standards, Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario (RTSO), and Accreditation Canada standards Collaboratively ensures the excellence in patient care delivery and service delivery through continuous quality improvement processes that include planning, quality monitoring and risk management

Acting Critical Care flow lead, responsible for monitoring and contributing to corporate flow strategy in alignment with Critical Care Services Ontario (CCSO) patient flow targets

Monitors and manages provincial databases that are specific to individual units or services. Coordinates and submits the capital and non-capital equipment purchases for the department. Fosters an environment that facilitates the use of evidence-based practices, ongoing professional development and interdisciplinary care, research and clinical evaluation. Leadership and participation in program, portfolio committees (steering and quality), and task Maintains knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory standards including RHPA and relevant Regulated Health Professional College Confers with the Clinical Director or delegate regarding performance review. Works in compliance with all applicable and relevant legislation such as WSIB, LTC legislation, Public Guardian and Trustee, Fire Code, etc. and all professional regulations. Participates in the Manager On-Call schedule providing afterhours/ weekend/ holiday coverage 2-3 weeks per year

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.


We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.