Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

Lead our workforce planning and forecasting for the Nursing Resource Team (NRT) and develop staffing plans that support a model of patient-centered care based on best practices and corporate standards, with a focus on optimizing the use of real time data and predictive analytics and professional expertise to continuously improve quality and safety.

 At Humber River Hospital, the Clinical Manager of Workforce Planning and Forecasting plays a key role in delivering and supporting patient care for ongoing improvement of patient flows and operational performance.

We are currently seeking an experienced Manager, Clinical Workforce Planning and Forecasting to join our Professional Practice department and provide oversight of our Nursing Resource Team. The ideal candidate has proven clinical management experience, along with exceptional people management skills. This individual must be well-versed workforce planning and analytics, along with relevant experience managing forecasting data.

Are you a passionate Clinical Manager with special interest, knowledge and experience in people management, workforce analytics and forecasting? If you answered yes, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Hospital.  

Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
Hours of Work: Must be available to work Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required.
Location: Humber River Health, Wilson Site 
Labour Group: Management

Salary Range: $122,638.50 - 152,858.55.

Reporting Relationship: Senior Director, Professional Practice  

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage Human Resources (HR)requirements for the Nursing Resource Team (NRT) (e.g. recruitment and retention; leave requests, disciplinary matters) in collaboration with HR
• Enter payroll data for all nursing resource team staff.
• Manage the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) in coordination with the Senior Director on all aspects of education/professional development delivery to NRT staff and agency staff.
• Plan, implement, manage, and evaluate workforce plans and forecasted program staffing requirements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to build a professional practice.
• Develop and communicate staffing schedules to meet clinical needs and department/unit objectives; share and adjust short-term and long-term workload and headcount forecasts with clinical leadership teams to meet staffing goals.
• Analyze staffing trends and adjust forecasts in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement, and manage workforce planning and forecasting programs.
• Develop, implement, and lead a critical care cluster of staff (e.g. Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU)).
• Manage and negotiate one-time funding opportunities with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) (e.g. Late Career Nurse Initiative, Critical Care Secretariat).
• Manage the rolling initiative Nursing Graduate Guarantee between HR (recruitment), Program Directors, and Senior Director; produce documentation and reports.
• Lead Clinical Practice Leaders and newly hired nursing staff through corporate/centralized nursing orientation.

Qualifications:

• Current registration and membership in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• Membership with Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• A minimum of (5) five years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital
• A minimum of (5) five years management experience with direct people management responsibilities
• Exceptional analytical and information-seeking skills that contribute to effective decision-making and strategic planning and execution of action plans that deliver results and motivate individuals for greater performance excellence
• Ability to work with a diverse group of leaders and stakeholders with demonstrated success in moving key stakeholders to positive resolution and to facilitate and coach clinical areas on change initiatives
• Experience managing in a multi-union environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with workforce planning and forecasting strategies, including recruitment and retention models
• Track record of delivering exceptional clinical practice, efficiency and patient care
• Track record for creating a quality and safety culture and means for monitoring and communicating results that is meaningful to team members and inspires continuous improvement
• Self-directed, courageous, and highly motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience managing competing demands in a fast-paced, multi-site, multi-disciplinary health care environment

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement.  We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.