The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with over 100 beds in operation at any given time. The Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serviced by General Practitioners, visiting Surgeons, Anesthetists, and Internists.

The West Nipissing General Hospital hosts regular cardiology, urology, nephrology, otolaryngology, endoscopy, surgical lumps & bumps and psychiatry clinics and consultation visits by specialists. There exists an excellent referral relationship between West Nipissing General Hospital and the Regional Health Centre in North Bay and Health Sciences North in Sudbury. The West Nipissing General Hospital is the sponsoring agency for a community Mental Health and Addictions Program.

The West Nipissing General Hospital collaborates with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to provide consultations and follow-up visits with specialists. In addition, Ontario Telemedicine Network hosts numerous education events for both staff members and physicians. The West Nipissing General Hospital offers a satellite Oncology program through the Regional Cancer Program of Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Chemotherapy services are provided to the residents of West Nipissing

The Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the overall management and direction of the Emergency Department and Endoscopy and works in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and budgetary allocations

Job Status: Permanent Full Time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Shift: Monday to Friday

Language: Bilingualism (French & English) an asset

Work Location: On-site

This position offers an attractive benefit insurance plan, as well as membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). A comprehensive benefits plan is 100% paid by the employer

Education, Experience & Professional Registration:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Health Services Administration an asset
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Clinical and Management experience an asset 
• Experience in a healthcare environment is an asset

Skills Required:

• Demonstrated success in managing unionized employees
• Demonstrated leadership abilities; communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in all matters
• Ability to organize workload demands and establish priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team
• Critical thinking skills and ability to apply best practice principles
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and respectful manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all members of the team and  maintain strong and healthy relationships within the organization
• Supports and promotes a culture of safety for staff and patients
• Proficient in the use of various computer software programs (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent attendance record
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
• Up-to-date immunizations are required, including COVID-19.