Clinical Administrator On Site

About the Ottawa Hospital

Reshaping the future of Health care!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don’t just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Salary Range

$66.139 to 80.466 / hour

Rotation/Shifts

Days, evenings and nights, including weekends, 8 and 12 hour shifts.

*For information purposes only – The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Position Information

This position presents an excellent opportunity to join the leadership team at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI).

Join a team that is regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized as a leader in cardiac care. If you are an individual that is seeking a new opportunity to grow and develop your leadership competencies in a fast-paced and acute clinical environment, then this position may be the right fit for you!

The Clinical Administrator On-Site provides administrative leadership and expert clinical support to staff across all campuses throughout the organization during evenings, nights, weekends, statutory holidays, and other days as required.

The role is responsible for the security of patients and safety of staff, providing support for complex patients or situations, and crisis management/counseling for patients and families. This role will also provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on processes and controls, including initiation and coordination of hospital codes and disaster responses. Additionally, this role will execute operational duties that include bed management, patient flow, staff oversight, discipline, and cost containment through responsible staff utilization/strategic movement to high volume, high acuity areas, as needed.

The Clinical Administrator On Site applies learning and accountability consistent with a just culture, providing staff with written instruction on safety precautions where appropriate, ensuring that staff adhere to standards of safe work and patient care, and closing the loop on staff and patient safety issues to ensure continuous improvement.

Temporary position until approximately September 9, 2026

What you will bring

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing;
• Certificate of Registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse;
• Five (5) years’ recent experience in the areas of in cardiac care (cardiology and or/cardiac surgery) and/or intensive care;
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced and acute clinical environment
• Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to apply this in a clinical setting;
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, in oral and written formats, with patients, public, staff, colleagues and members of other health disciplines;
• Demonstrates a productive approach to conflict resolution;
• Demonstrates the ability to identify issues, establish priorities and resolve problems;
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and participation in the evaluation process;
• Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude towards patients, the public and colleagues;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to continuous quality improvement;
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate work and to participate effectively as a member of the health-care team;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

You will stand out with

• Master of Nursing, Health Administration or other related field of study;
• Member of the RNAO and/or other related professional groups or associations;
• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are interested in being part of the team of health-care professionals at The Ottawa Hospital, please submit an online application for Job Opening ID# 110730.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Deadline to apply: April 16, 2026

Last updated on: April 10th, 2026