As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital, you will uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing “Patient Safety” and “Our People” as priorities in creating a culture of safety and a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

In collaboration with the Chief of Psychiatry, Director, Sub-acute Medicine and Inpatient Mental Health Services, and Vice President, Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer, they provide leadership for Inpatient Mental Health Unit. They also provide administrative oversight for the hospital’s social workers, who serve CCH inpatient units (e.g., Women and Children’s Health, Medicine, Surgery, etc.) that are outside of IMHU.

Requirements of the job

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or other health-related degree, Master’s Degree preferred
• Current and unrestricted registration with College of Nurses of Ontario
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical experience
• Strong advocate for patient and family caregiver-centered care
• Knowledge and experience with healthcare systems, including applicable provincial legislation and related regulations, including PHIPA, Mental Health Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Flexibility and capacity to manage numerous and diverse activities, 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/family caregivers
• Working knowledge of applicable mental health standards and best practice guidelines, including the 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
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement

Asset:
• Functional level in oral French
• Previous supervisory/management experience of an inter-professional team in a unionized environment
• Certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse