Manager, Perioperative Services at Cornwall Community Hospital — NeverHard

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne. With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre. At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always. Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care. Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions: Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment. This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process. Summary of responsibilities The Manager, Perioperative Services reports to the Director of Perioperative Services and oversees the day-to-day clinical operations of the program including the operating room (OR), recovery room (PACU), pre-admission clinic (PAC), day surgery (DS) and the surgical ambulatory care clinic. The Manager, Perioperative Services works closely with surgeons from all surgical specialties and anesthetists and provides leadership to a multidisciplinary health care team. Requirements of the job • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a perioperative environment • Knowledge of the Operating Room Association of Canada (ORNAC) and the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN), standards and recommended practices • Knowledge and experience with healthcare systems, including applicable provincial legislation and related regulations, including, Regulated Health Professions Act, Public Hospitals Act, PHIPA and Occupational Health and Safety Act • Capacity to manage multiple tasks and projects, organizing and prioritizing appropriately to meet demands and expectations • Demonstrated ability to engage staff in identifying and implementing process improvements that lead to exceptional care and a strong team • Enthusiasm for researching and implementing quality practices to ensure the best possible experience of patients • Working knowledge of Quality Based Procedures and best practice guidelines relevant to health care initiatives and Required Organizational Practices as defined by Accreditation Canada • Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, Outlook) and superior communication skills that permit ease with presentations and sharing of information • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement Asset: • Functional level in both official languages • Previous supervisory/management experience • Completion of OR Certification