Health Care Manager

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Please note: Effective April 1, 2024, the salary range for this position is $86,330 to $127,214 per year.

Central East Correctional Centre, Ministry of the Solicitor General, seeks a health care professional with the proven ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of patient-centred health care.

If you're a health care professional looking to develop and showcase your leadership skills, don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Leadership in the Ontario Public Service
A leadership career in the Ontario Public Service offers meaningful opportunities to lead impactful projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and shape policies, programs and services that positively influence the lives of millions of Ontarians, all within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our leaders enjoy comprehensive benefit plans, a robust pension program, and challenging and rewarding work that will keep you motivated and fulfilled.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

The OPS is an innovative, responsive and accountable public service that works hard to be diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable. Diversifying leadership is a top priority for the OPS. Our goal is to achieve parity with the Ontario labour force by 2025 for the most under-represented groups (Indigenous, racialized and persons with disabilities) on our leadership teams.

The OPS invites all interested individuals to apply. As an organization that promotes equity and diversity, the OPS encourages applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized individuals, and persons with disabilities.
The OPS is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy, the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint, and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, accessibility, diversity and inclusion in the public service.

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About the job

Create the Work Environment

In the Ontario Public Service, we hold our leaders to the highest standards, expecting them to embody authenticity, accountability, and courage in every action and decision. It will be your responsibility to create a work environment and team culture that ignites innovation, nurtures collaboration and champions inclusivity by creating a diverse, anti-racist and accessible workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. By aligning your choices with these values, you will create a vibrant work environment where every individual can thrive.

Deliver on Business Goals and Priorities

Your leadership will be crucial in guiding the team towards the achievement of it's business goals. It will be your responsibility to inspire and motivate your team to deliver their best performance and align the team's daily actions with the strategic vision of the ministry. You will contribute to the achievement of team goals by:

• Plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate health care programs and services, including the pharmacy program, within a large secure facility.
• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals and ensure the delivery of efficient and quality health care services.
• Support a values-based and inclusive environment through oversight of healthcare services.
• Provide professional expertise, advice and direction to ensure services and programs follow ministry policy, legislation and professional standards.
• Develop, plan and implement the delivery of health education programs for patients and staff.
• Ensure the efficient use of human, physical and financial resources to provide quality care.
• Ensure patients' safety; report and conduct investigations of unsafe practices or professional misconduct, and document incidents in accordance with ministry policies, the College of Nurses of Ontario standards, and applicable legislation and regulations.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You are currently registered as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Leadership and Management Skills:

• You can lead a multidisciplinary health care team in the delivery of patient-centred health care services.
• You can plan, co-ordinate, manage and direct the day-to-day delivery of healthcare services in a unionized environment.
• You have proven skills to manage staff, provide leadership, coach, direct and foster an engaged and inclusive environment.
• You have knowledge of project management principles and methodologies to meet operational program deliverables.

Nursing Knowledge and Expertise:

• You have knowledge of health care administration and evidence-based health care practices.
• You have proven knowledge and competency in the application of the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards and practices to supervise nursing services within a correctional environment.
• You can interpret and apply knowledge of relevant legislation, such as Regulated Health Professions Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Mental Health Act.

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of human resources practices, collective agreement provisions, financial and administrative policies, quality management, and continuous improvement practices.
• You have knowledge of relevant legislation, such as Regulated Health Professions Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and Mental Health Act.

Other Essential Skills:

• You have proven interpersonal, oral communication and conflict resolution skills to provide consultation, and resolve issues with stakeholders and staff.
• You have strong writing skills to prepare reports.
• You have excellent analytical, problem-solving and judgement skills, and are proficient with computer software applications.

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-CL-214245/24

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.