Manager, Professional Practice and Development #24-171 (Job opportunity)

Full-time Permanent – Recruitment #24-171 (Non-Union)

Division: Knowledge and Strategic Services

Location: Main Office – 1300 Paris St., Sudbury

Salary: $95,495.40- $109,218.20/annually

Current Work Location Arrangement: Partial On-site – The position requires a combination of regular on-site and remote work. Reasons and schedules can vary, but worker attends on-site regularly (for example, each week)

Position summary:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated health professional to contribute to our organizational mission of working with our communities to promote and protect health and prevent disease.

Based in the agency’s Knowledge and Strategic Services Division, and reporting to the Director, the Manager, Professional Practice and Development is responsible for the leadership and overall management of professional practice initiatives and staff development, student placement, strategic planning, and accountability monitoring. The Manager supports the Chief Nursing Officer with an emphasis on the development of core competencies and the advancement of professional practice. The Manager also contributes to excellence in public health practice by promoting the development and integration of practice, education, evaluation, and research.

The Manager is responsible for the management of assigned personnel and promotes cooperative planning and decision-making with other teams and divisions.

Responsibilities:

Assumes a leadership role for professional practice.
Works with management and staff to communicate, interpret, and assist with the application of College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards, expectations, programs, and other legislative and regulatory requirements for all disciplines.
Acts as a mentor and facilitator for professional practice issues.
Foresees implications of impending legislation, professional standards, and trends in practice and facilitates appropriate action.
Responsible for the overall development, implementation, and evaluation of the agency’s staff development plan.
Coordinates, in consultation with Human Resources, the development, implementation, and evaluation of the corporate orientation process.
Responsible for the overall implementation and evaluation of the agency’s student placement program.
Coordinates the development, revision, and implementation of the agency’s Strategic Plan, including associated accountability and monitoring activities.
Collaborates on and provides leadership of the implementation of the Foundational Standards of the Ontario Public Health Standards.
In alignment with the agency’s mandate, facilitates the dissemination and use of research and evaluation evidence, best practices, local population and population health status data and situational assessments, and relevant Ministry standards, protocols, and guidance documents to support evidence-informed practice.
Manages and leads initiatives related to public health, and of development and education, both within the agency and with outside agencies.
Develops, implements, and evaluates educational experiences for post-secondary health science students, or students in related fields. Provides consultation and support to preceptors of students.
Assumes responsibilities associated with adjunct appointments to universities as applicable, including curriculum and course development, thesis supervision, as well as teaching activities.
Provides learning experiences for staff, students, and volunteers.

Requirements:

Recognized Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably with a focus in community or public health
Fluency in French is an asset.
Current CPR certification
Minimum of five years experience in public health or relevant community health experience with progressive supervisory and administrative responsibility
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of College standards of practice, regulations, and guidelines
Knowledge of and demonstrated abilities in the areas of research, program evaluation, needs assessment, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, program planning, community partnership, and public health education and development.
Knowledge of and demonstrated abilities in the areas of human resources, labour relations, team building, policy development, financial management, project management, and quality management.
Demonstrated project/program management, interpersonal and administrative skills, including the ability to set priorities, establish timeframes, organize resources, manage multiple initiatives, work independently and collaboratively, and produce high quality results within tight deadlines.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the university/college teaching and research context, especially in the area of public health and community health.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pertinent federal, provincial and municipal legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
Advanced knowledge of current practice in relation to ethical and legal issues in public health.
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
university/college teaching and research context, especially in the area of public health and community health.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pertinent federal, provincial and municipal legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
Advanced knowledge of current practice in relation to ethical and legal issues in public health.
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
Experience in developing and supporting collaborative relationships with different groups or agencies.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle sensitive issues diplomatically and confidentially.
Ability to work independently and as an integral team member.
Experience with word processing, presentation software, email, internet/intranet usage, spreadsheets, and data analysis software.
Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.
Advanced oral and written proficiency in French is an asset.

Send resumés with cover letter to:

Human Resources, Corporate Services Division
Public Health Sudbury & Districts
1300 Paris Street, Sudbury, ON P3E 3A3

Email: recruitment@phsd.ca

Please include the recruitment number in the subject line.
Please include cover letter and resumé in one PDF or Word document.

Tel: 705.522.9200, ext. 570
Fax: 705.522.5182

Application deadline:

Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

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This item was last modified on August 29, 2024