Manager, Patient Care Services (RFT 1.0 FTE)

Duties :Clinical FocusProvide supervision and collaborate with Allied Health staff to assist them in their roles and responsibilities.In collaboration with the Clinical Director and DPCS, provides oversight to FTU clinical programming, program development, risk mitigation strategies, oversight and adherence to forensic protocols. Provide leadership to mentor, collaborate and problem solve issues as they arise on care units.Ensure standards of care are adhered to.Facilitate communications with clinical staff from all care units to ensure optimal care is provided.Collaborate with Director, Patient Care Services to ensure coordination and integration of clinical and managerial practices. Communicate with stakeholders aimed at meeting health care needs of target population. Management FocusParticipate in development of policies, processes, objectives, standards and procedures to facilitate day to day operations. Participate in efficient and effective assignment and utilization of human and fiscal resources.Participate in annual staff development priorities, develop and deliver educational and training support.Ensure application of applicable legislation and contracts.Participate in scheduling according to patient needs, hospital contracts and policy.Participate in development of quality improvement, evaluation, accreditation plans.Develop and report monthly clinical and contract outcome indicators for clinical areas.Facilitate development of programs and services identified in service agreement.Other duties as assigned.Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace policy.Qualifications:Baccalaureate degree in Allied Health or Nursing or acceptable combination of education and experience dependent on the program area. Current registration and member in good standing with applicable regulatory college preferred.Demonstrated leadership in planning, organizing, implementation and evaluation; scheduling; proposal development; people management ; budgetingMinimum of 3 years forensic experience with a minimum of three years’ experience in progressive leadership in clinical services and administration.Strong knowledge of evidence-based practices for a forensic populationDemonstrated experience in a unionized work environmentRelated experience, knowledge, and skills.Ability to work independently and as a team.Ability to manage conflicting priorities/multiple demands.Demonstrated ability to problem-solve/critical thinking.Ability to provide leadership within teams.Ability to work with a variety of professionals as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Ability to assess complex needs, to determine interventions, prioritize services required and implement solutions.Knowledge of legislated acts . Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act etc.English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing.Bilingual (French/English) is considered and asset. Salary Range: $58.26 to $63.66 per hour