Position: Clinical Leader - 3C Seniors Care Unit
File#: 5133
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Role Level: Clinical Patient Services (CPS04.3 $42.02-$59.95)
Dept/Health System: Seniors' Services
Site: Mississauga Hospital
Hours of Work/Shifts: Days 12 hour shifts
Posted: October 24, 2025
Internal Deadline: October 31, 2025
Role Summary:
The Clinical Leader is accountable for overseeing the care of a group of patients at the unit (microsystem) level and drives excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes. This position supports the Excellent Care for All Act which places the patient in the centre with attention to care that is of high quality, evidence based and cost effective. The role provides mentorship and education at the bedside and role models teamwork, communication, autonomous clinical practice, critical thinking, best clinical practices, quality care and patient safety standards.
Key Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent experience paired with evidence of degree in progress (or commitment to commence the degree process in the near future)
Masters degree is an asset
Previous experience in Geriatrics Nursing an asset
Current ACLS, PALS certification an asset
Experience using MEDITECH, SCM, ChartMaxx, MedWorxx, MS Office
Minimum five years clinical experience with a demonstrated understanding of technical and/or clinical information related to the designated Health System noted above.
Previous experience in a formal nursing leadership role is preferred
Experience working with an inter-professional team
Experience as a patient advocate is a definite asset
Ability to coordinate and delegate duties
Ability to coach, mentor and provide feedback while fostering a positive work culture
Excellent communication and facilitation skills – both oral and written
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team
Clinical and leadership skills, which develop and empower members of the health care team in autonomous decision-making to achieve desired outcomes
Ability to provide leadership to unit based projects and accomplish established goals
Strong critical thinking, decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement
Commitment to patient-centered care including process and outcome evaluation
Working knowledge of change process/theory and the ability to manage change
Satisfactory performance and attendance required
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and mentorship to front line interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive and integrated care planning occurs for patient to achieve outcomes that are of high quality and safe
Oversee the integration of inter-professional care for a designated group of patients (within a unit / microsystem) and adapts based on changing conditions and priorities
Coordinate, manages, organizes and prioritizes day-to-day patient care activities, staffing and resource utilization for the in-patient unit cluster
Serve as a direct care provider for complex situations, as appropriate
Assess, coordinates and evaluates the plan of care with patients, families and interdisciplinary team for the designated group of patients, which can include management of systems and side effects of treatments, coping strategies and monitors response to treatment
Monitor patient’s progress against plan of care until discharge from designated patient care area
Act as the primary liaison for physicians, interdisciplinary professional team, families and community resources
Lead team meetings and rounds with focus on outcomes related to quality and provision of safe care
Support a patient service delivery system that fosters professional autonomy and accountability and patient-centred care
Monitor and addresses patient and family satisfaction with care, health and safety issues along with the physical environment for patient care to meet our standards for best practices
Assess, evaluates and anticipates risk management initiatives and ensures patient and team safety
Promote development of clinical practice improvements and implementing evidence-based best practice that improve outcomes
Provide patient/family clinical education using available tools and resources
Assume responsibility for educating, mentoring, guiding and evaluating the health care professional team as appropriate
Create learning opportunities and uses appropriate teaching/learning strategies, materials and technology to facilitate the learning of the inter-professional team at the bedside
Participate in hiring, orientation and performance evaluation
Lead/facilitate unit based teams to achieve unit goals & objectives
Participate in the Health System and hospital-wide initiatives that support the strategic direction of the organization
Utilize new technology and evaluates its impact on staff, patients, families and overall best practices
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
