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MANAGER, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Organization:
Ministry of the Solicitor General
Division:
Toronto South Detention Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
M0812E - Social Services33
Salary:
$68,671.00 - $105,038.00 Per Year
Are you a Nurse Manager with experience leading staff and building teams? If so, bring your knowledge of mental healthcare and your leadership attributes and managerial skills to the role of Manager, Mental Health Services at the Toronto South Detention Centre where you will oversee the delivery of mental healthcare services to inmates with diverse needs.
The Toronto South Detention Centre is Ontario's largest maximum security detention centre and health care services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
This position conducts work on-site at the Toronto South Detention Centre located at 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto.
Leadership in the OPS
The OPS Leadership Behaviours define what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:
• You are committed to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage.
• You are innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose.
• You are collaborative by driving people-centred outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will use your management skills, coupled with your knowledge of mental health care processes to oversee the delivery of patient-centered, mental health care to inmates in a correctional facility to:
• supervise, plan, and coordinate the daily operations of the mental health care team
• coordinate, direct and evaluate mental health care programs
• ensure the delivery of efficient, quality mental health care services including nursing, psychiatric and, specialized care units• coordinate and liaise with various internal and external partners regarding the mental health care of inmates
• maintain records and statistics to identify trends and developments that have critical program/service delivery, policy and planning implications and formulates recommendations for mitigation
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You are currently registered as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario
• The successful candidate will be required to be registered for a mental health nurse certification program upon job offer and complete certification requirements within a specified period of time
The ministry will accept the following certification or proof of enrolment:
• Canadian Nurses Association – Current Psychiatric and Mental Health Certification
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Concurrent Disorders Certification
• Accredited Colleges in Canada – Mental Health Certification
Strategic Leadership:
• You are a dynamic, values-based leader
• You have proven experience in developing sound and innovative programs and in issues management
• You have been successful in promoting equitable practices that value diversity and inclusion into your work environment and that support employee engagement
• You have experience motivating and inspiring staff to achieve results in a rapidly changing environment
• You have strong problem solving skills with demonstrated decision-making and creative problem-solving skills
• You have excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills along with a strong sense of political acuity to deal with a variety of sensitive issues
Technical and Legislative Knowledge and Skills:
•You have knowledge and expertise in health care services administration, program planning and evaluation and health education
•You have knowledge of human resources practices, policies and collective agreements in relation to recruitment, training and development, and employee relations.
• You can interpret and apply relevant legislation (e.g. Regulated Health Care Professional Act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act)
• You have knowledge and competency in the application of the College of Nurses of Ontario's standards and guidelines.
Relationship Management and Communication:
• You have demonstrated superior written, oral and interpersonal skills and can influence and negotiate with partners and stakeholders to find collaborative solutions to complex issues
• You have demonstrated stakeholder management skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships of trust with senior management, clients and partners
• You can effectively manage expectations and anticipate and resolve major obstacles and conflicts
• You have experience managing sensitive and contentious issues
Evaluative and Analytical Skills:
• You have knowledge and experience in quality improvement and management practises
• You demonstrate the ability to assess risks, problem solve and make sound determinations surrounding continued health care and special services needs
• You can collect and manage data to identify trends and develop action plans to mitigate identified risk
Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism
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 is an accessible employer and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check, Credit History Check, Local Police Databases Search, PIP/NICHE/RMS
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) 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. - C-CL-167913/21
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 13, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
