Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

The Clinical Coordinator, as a leader and member of the management team within the Emergency Department, is responsible and accountable for the co-ordination and direction of all patient care, bed utilization, volunteer and staffing-related activities within the area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaise with Physicians, Staff, Students and Volunteers;
• The Clinical Coordinator is expected to attend daily bed meetings to lead the optimization of bed utilization in the Emergency Department;
• Lead the team in implementing evidence-based practices within the patient centred care philosophy
• Actively assists in the development of Staff Performance reviews as well as coordinate with staff to complete individual performance reviews as well as 30 and 90 day probationary interviews;

• Actively participates in recruitment process of screening, interviewing and hiring department staff
• Actively participates with the program team in implementing evidence-based practices to achieve program objectives, in particular, assist in the development of clinical pathways or protocols that incorporate evidence-based practice;
• Support the development of a Patient Centred Care environment, shared governance models and structures and continuous learning and education;
• Acts as the program champion in corporate initiatives including, but not limited to, Hand Hygiene, AIDET, IMCR, Staff/Patient Satisfaction, Hardwiring and any other corporate initiatives as assigned. As the assigned program champion of such corporate initiatives all duties as assigned will be completed in a timely and comprehensive manner;
• The Clinical Coordinator will actively participate in the accreditation process and will assist in the development of program goals and objectives related to the accreditation process with timely follow up;
• All -interprofessional personnel assigned to the clinical area report directly to the Clinical Coordinator with respect to patient care and staff issues.

Qualifications

• RN Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Preferred
• Emergency CNCC
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant and recent emergency department experience
• CNO, RNAO, other professional affiliations as appropriate
• Demonstrates knowledge in clinical practice in Emergency Services
• Demonstrates a strong patient and customer focus philosophy in all interactions
• Demonstrates highly developed analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates clinical decision-making and organizational skills
• Demonstrates commitment to professional development
• Demonstrates the ability to implement strategies that effectively facilitate change
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate and work with all members of the inter-professional team
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Demonstrates individual leadership skills
• Commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrates the ability to support the clinical team in a professional manner
• Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Analysis, problem assessment

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source directly to the Occupational Health and Safety department. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement to the recruitment team. A recruitment representative may follow up with you for further information if necessary.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.