Job Number:

J0926-0379

Job Title:

Clinical Manager, Maternal Child, Perioperative and Respiratory Services

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Location:

Stevenson Memorial Hospital

Job Category:

Administration / Clerical

Number of Open Positions:

1

Department:

Medicine

Union:

NON-UNION

Date Posted:

September 21, 2026

Closing Date:

October 5, 2026

Salary:

$59.57 - $70.76/Hour

FTE:

1

Job Summary:
The Clinical Manager is responsible and accountable for the operational, clinical, human resource, quality, and financial management of Perioperative Services (Operating Room, PACU, Day Surgery and MDRD), Obstetrical Services (Labour & Delivery and Postpartum) and Respiratory Therapy. The role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient and family-centred care through effective management of resources, staff development, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-informed practice. The Clinical Manager works collaboratively with physicians, interprofessional teams and hospital leadership to achieve program, organizational and strategic objectives.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Current registration in good standing with the appropriate regulatory college.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health Sciences or a related healthcare field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years recent progressive healthcare experience, including clinical and leadership experience.
• Current BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required or willingness to obtain.
• MDRD certification considered an asset.
• Leadership experience in Perioperative Services, Obstetrical Services, Respiratory Therapy or other acute care clinical programs preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, patient safety and change management initiatives preferred.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing environment, to identify variances and implement strategies to achieve desired patient care outcomes.
• Ability to apply collaborative and systems approach to resolving patient flow and access issues utilizing critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to coordinate care within available resources, including the ability to develop and modify staffing deployments.
• Ability to effectively employ human relation skills including conflict resolution.
• Ability to contribute to the professional and organizational vision as it pertains to clinical practice and patient care.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an inter-professional team member in a fast paced demanding environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
• Proficiency in MS Office, patient data bases and scheduling software.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

Responsibilities:
• Provides high quality, effective, efficient and safe patient care services through the management of human, financial and environmental resources.
• Manages day-to-day operations of Obstetrical Services, Perioperative Services and Respiratory Therapy.
• Organizes and coordinates staffing to ensure safe, effective and efficient patient care delivery.
• Accountable for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, staff development and retention of assigned staff.
• Collaborates with the Director to support professional practice, workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with physicians, professional practice leaders and interprofessional partners.
• Acts as the operational liaison between staff, physicians and hospital leadership.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, legislation and accreditation requirements.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement, patient safety and risk management initiatives.
• Monitors and responds to key quality, operational and patient experience indicators.
• Leads investigations of incidents, complaints and patient safety events and implements corrective actions as required.
• Supports evidence-based practice, staff education and continuous learning.
• Ensures new staff receive appropriate orientation and ongoing development opportunities.
• Participates in strategic planning, program development and service improvement initiatives.
• Contributes to the development, implementation and monitoring of operating and capital budgets.
• Identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, operational effectiveness and resource utilization.
• Supports maternal-newborn safety initiatives and obstetrical emergency preparedness activities.
• Collaborates with surgical and anesthesia teams to support operating room efficiency, patient flow, access to care and surgical quality outcomes.
• Supports the delivery of safe, evidence-based respiratory care services and hospital-wide emergency response initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of quality, safety, accountability, equity, inclusion and patient-centred care.
• Undertakes the legal duty to take every precaution reasonable to protect workers.
• Communicates issues, risks and opportunities to the Director.
• Participates in committees, meetings and organizational initiatives as required.
• Attends and completes required education, training and professional development activities.
• Participates in the Manager-On-Call rotation and provides operational leadership, decision-making and issue resolution during after-hours, weekends and statutory holidays.

Why join SMH?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Inclusive and respectful workplace culture
• Staff appreciation events
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive health and dental plan
• Wellness challenges and activities
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition program
• Holiday and seasonal events
• Flexible work arrangements (where applicable)

Our Values

Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

• Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
• Compassion - We respond to our patients' needs with empathy
• Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
• Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
• Excellence - We support a culture of distinction

Hours of Work: Monday through Friday, although hours may vary depending on the needs of the business.

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