Clinical Leader

Unit Summary

The Pediatric Ambulatory Clinics at McMaster Children's Hospital include numerous subspecialty services. These clinics provide acute tertiary and subspecialty medical and surgical care to children ages 0-18 years. These clinics are dynamic and fast-paced where specialized care is delivered to children in a family-centered environment.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, the Clinical Leader will work collaboratively with the health care team to support day-to-day clinic operations, patient flow (unit/site/hospital) and staffing, promote quality improvement activities by facilitating a safe and therapeutic environment for the provision of care; participate in financial responsibility but utilizing staff, clinic resources, equipment and supplies in the most efficient manner; assist the Clinical Manager with measurement and evaluation; identify and follow up on opportunities for continuous improvement; support and lead change across clinic areas; facilitate exemplary communication both internal to program and within other program and agencies and promote team spirit, cohesiveness, motivation and commitment to program goals.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days. Evenings and weekends as required.

This position is temporary until March 2027

Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and/or Healthcare Management
2. Minimum of 3 years recent relevant experience or practice in healthcare leadership
3. Knowledge and skill in pediatric healthcare within an ambulatory clinic setting
4. Demonstrated leadership and co-ordination skills in a fast paced environment
5. Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the delivery of patient care services
6. Demonstrated excellence in communication, team-building, and ability to initiate, model and support change in a constructive manner
7. Skill in supporting and mentoring staff to enhance knowledge skill and judgment within their practice
8. Demonstrates the ability to manage and resolve conflict
9. Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills
10. Demonstrated ability and knowledge to access and utilize hospital resources
11. Demonstrated evidence of continuous education and lifelong learning
12. Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of HHS and MCH
13. Registration as a Regulated Health Professional preferred

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.