Manager of Professional Practice Msnicu, Krembil Brain Institute, Centre for Mental Health and Twh Family Health Team

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Union: Non-Union
Site: University Health Network, Toronto Western Hospital
Reports To: Director of Professional Practice
Salary: 105,983 - $132,483 per annum (Competitive Negotiation Commensurate with Experience and UHN Compensation Policy )
Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: December 6, 2024

University Health Network (UHN), Collaborative Academic Practice is looking for an Manager of Professional Practice at their Toronto Western Hospital Site.

University Health Network (UHN), Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) Site is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Manager of Professional Practice in our Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) portfolio within the Krembil Brain Institute (KBI), Medical-Surgical Neuro ICU (MSNICU), the Centre for Mental Health at TWH and TGH, and the Family Health Team.

Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice (DPP), the Manager of Professional Practice (MPP), a member of the UHN Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) portfolio, is accountable for academic clinical practice in alignment to UHN's Purpose, Values and Principles and is key in aligning work within and across clinical programs, sites and organizational practice priorities. The role focuses on the integration of care, patient safety and quality; use of technology to enable care, teaching and research. This position serves to develop and motivate a cohesive team and assist in identifying and supporting educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to professional practice and patient care

The MPP partners with the DPP to develop and implement provisions of care, organization-wide healthcare delivery models which advances University Health Network's (UHN)'s foundational value of Patient-Centred Care and its mission of providing exemplary safe patient care and fostering excellence in healthcare delivery, research and teaching.

• Completion of Master's Degree required; Masters Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, or Health Profession
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or other regulated health profession in good standing
• A minimum of three (3) years in clinical leadership role
• A minimum of Five (5) to eight (8) years related clinical experience in Acute Care; Critical Care and Stepdown, and neuroscience. Experience in Mental health and sound knowledge of the mental health act also preferred.
• Qualifies for cross-appointment with the University of Toronto or other UHN affiliated Colleges and Universities
• Excellent knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act, standards of professional practice, codes of ethics, health care consent act and ethical implications of care delivery
• Broad knowledge of overall hospital structure, operating policies and decision making processes. Sound understanding of health care system, related issues and trends, policies and legislation provincially, nationally and internationally
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining professional practice standards and quality control measures in a health care environment required
• Experience with project management, quality improvement and implementation of change initiatives - preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision- making skills with demonstrated ability to think strategically at a health systems and organizational level, as well as at the site and programmatic level
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse management and employee groups and individuals
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in new environments, adapt, implement and manage changes and facilitate its acceptance by others
• Sound understanding of and ability to integrate new Ability to and culturally sensitive situations
• Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
• Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommends evidence-based policy and practice changes
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Comfortable with use of technology; knowledge of computer systems and software applications

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.