
Manager of Clinical Practice
- St. John's, NL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead or participate in quality and continuous improvement activities in line with the company’s Quality Management System.
- Implement and monitor quality management processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Ensure holistic assessments and ongoing reassessments for positive outcomes.
- Develop client-centered care plans
- Visit clients as needed to manage care, services, and monitor client/health care provider (HCP) matching.
- Investigate, document and follow up promptly on complaints from clients, client families, and/or funders
- Participate in business development and community engagement activities.
- Participate in recruitment and selection of field employees
- Promote and improve team engagement. Conduct support visits and performance reviews of field employees.
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial standards and company policies.
- Investigate and document employee complaints/concerns while maintaining unbiased and confidential practices
- Provide ongoing feedback and performance management including: coaching, disciplinary actions and documentation.
- Facilitate a learning environment to optimize patient outcomes; lead/provide training, support, and education Interpret and implement relevant policies and procedures.
- Mentor clinical team members and foster the mentorship framework.
- Coordinate with funders, government programs, and care team members.
- Implement, monitor, and evaluate delegated tasks to unregulated care providers.
- Attend and participate in client case conferences
- Attend and share knowledge from internal and external education offerings.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education activities.
- Provide mentorship to other managers and administrative team members.
- Develop and present training plans for employees and deliver company developed in-services education
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of client and corporate information, including appropriate digital/cybersecurity safeguards.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Promote a safe working environment for all employees and clients.
- Lead or assist with the implementation of Modified Work Programs for field employees.
- Implement and monitor health and safety protocols to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.
- Manage branch operations in the absence of senior management when needed.
- Ensure 24/7 clinician access and serve as on-call nurse/clinician as needed.
- Use electronic health records to improve clinical outcomes and practice standards.
- Additional Tasks: Complete other tasks as requested.
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, preferably with a Bachelor of Nursing degree; (evidence required)
- Current registration, in good standing, with the provincial regulating body.
- Additional training and certification such as CNA certifications, Learning Essentials for Advanced Palliative Care (LEAP), deSouza and other specialty training would be an asset to this role;
- Competencies will be dependent on funder and branch requirements.
- At least five years of recent experience with progressive responsibilities in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a community setting;
- Strong track record in leading the development and evaluation of training programs;
- Demonstrated ability to handle all aspects of human resources and interpret company policies and procedures;
- Experience in business development is considered an asset.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to handle difficult situations objectively and consistently;
- Ability to work independently and effectively lead a high performing team;
- Demonstrated team-building skills;
- Excellent writing, reporting and communication skills;
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and Auto insurance
- Evidence of current CPR certification; evidence of negative TB status
- Clear criminal background screening, including vulnerable sector search
- Solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of community nursing and service delivery to clients as well as program development, implementation and evaluation.
- Proven computer technology skills e.g. Microsoft applications, and ability to use virtual meeting forums.