Job Description
Patient Care Manager PACU and Epic Lead
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 Month Contract)
Department: PACU/Day Surgery and EPIC
Program: Surgical Program
Days, On-call; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $56.770 - $80.160 per hour
File Number: 2500002888
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Patient Care Manager, PACU/Day Surgery and EPIC, reports to the Director, Surgical Program. This position is responsible for the management of Phase 1 and 2 Surgical Recovery in the Post- Anaesthetic Care Unit/Day Surgery at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. This role is the EPIC lead within the Surgical Program Leadership, engaging with clinical informatics, EPIC analysts and regional working groups to optimize EPIC functions within the surgical program. While working collaboratively with all members of the health care team and surgical leadership team, the successful incumbent will use their effective planning, budgeting and problem solving skills, to ensure: the development of unit and program processes; the management of staff; and to develop/support business goals including increased operational efficiencies and optimized interdisciplinary team functioning. As well, will develop, facilitate and support the implementation of evidence based processes and practices to achieve excellence in high quality delivery of patient care.
The Patient Care Manager will have a personal drive and the need to achieve results by working to accomplish unit outcomes and setting goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources and have the ability to inspire others to work toward a common goal by engaging and empowering staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in a health related discipline;
- Master's degree or current enrollment in a Master's program (preferred);
- Current registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Perianesthesia Nursing Certification PANC(C) from the Canadian Nurses Association preferred;
- OPANA Member of preferred;
- Proven recent experience in the clinical setting;
- Minimum 3 years recent surgical management experience;
- A keen interest and recent process re-engineering, planning and implementing experience;
- Proven track record of achieving results that improve the organization and inspire confidence and commitment;
- Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and create a high performance culture through change management strategies that facilitates growth and development;
- Demonstrated knowledge of hospital functions and current trends in health care;
- Proven knowledge of and ability to work with Collective Agreements and Labour Relations issues;
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and related best practice guidelines;
- Proven ability to problem-solve and critically analyze issues;
- Proven management skills including financial, human resources, quality improvement, project planning and risk, change management, evaluation and utilization management skills;
- Well-developed negotiation and conflict management/resolution skills;
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills including the ability to fully utilize communication tools;
- Current B.C.L.S.;
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; and
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area;
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.
Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
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Job Tags
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