Non-UnionCORPORATE EMERGENCY PROGRAM FULL-TIMEASSISTANT MANAGER, EMERGENCY SERVICES12 & 8 hour Day/Evening;Weekend Schedule(subject to change)Lakeridge Health Oshawa (May be required to work at other ER sites)Salary: $48.085 - $52.387UNEX 1800000831We are currently looking for enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Manager to join our Emergency Services team. In this position you will have the opportunity to use your extensive knowledge and expertise to help us develop, implement and maintain innovative Emergency Department practices that will meet the current and future needs of Lakeridge Health.POSITION SUMMARY:Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the Assistant Manager is responsible for ensuring patient care services of the Oshawa Emergency Department are delivered with high quality, safety and consistency on a daily basis. Through continuous supervision of care team members, the Assistant Manager promotes care that is patient centered, timely and efficient. The Assistant Manager enables care team members to coordinate and integrate services, encourages ongoing performance improvement and maximizes the use of available resources to facilitate efficient and excellent patient care throughout the department.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plans, organizes, leads and controls the activities of the department including; supporting and promoting a culture of professional growth, responsibility, respect and safety; performance recognition; and instilling an appreciation for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.Ensures staff resources are aligned to deliver complete and consisted patient centered care by: investigating and resolving complaints; aligning patient care needs to the needs of the department, other departments and external facilities; ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and standards of care; and collaborating with team regarding scheduling, orientation, training and development.Operationalizes the success of the department by: participating in the grievance process; anticipating and minimizing organizational and unit based barriers; setting performance goals for achieving maximum scope of practice; demonstrating effective working relationships; and partnering with the Patient Care Manager and Unit Coordinators to ensure a collaborative work environment.The Assistant Manager will ensure the smooth operation of the department by; daily scheduling and coordination of resources; ensuring ED supplies are adequately maintained; recommending and collaborating in the creation and implementation of policies; and continuously monitoring ED flow to meet benchmarks.QUALIFICATIONS:*Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario*Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or a health-related discipline;*Current BCLS; ACLS; PALS;*Canadian Association Nursing Emergency Nursing Certification preferred,*Proven significant recent emergency nursing experience;*Proven evidence of ongoing education (e.g., workshops, seminars, etc.) *Demonstrated knowledge of hospital nursing functions and current trends in nursing health care;*Proven flexibility, initiative, independent judgment and ability to be self-directed within scope;*Demonstrated strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task;*Proven effective interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict management skills;*Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills;*Proven capability to quickly gain credibility through personal style and professionalism with ability to nurture and mentor others;*Demonstrated strong presentation skills*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, Courage and Trust;*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-service education in this area; and*Proven good attendance with the capability of maintaining this same standard.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.If you are qualified for the above position, please apply online:https://careers.lakeridgehealth.on.caThe terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit).Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.