Reporting to the President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto, the Vice President, Clinical Programs, Providence Healthcare (PHC) is a member of the network executive team, contributing to the development and execution of the strategic directions of the network, as well as providing oversight of the operational effectiveness, financial stability and general efficiency of Unity Health Toronto. The Vice President has leadership and operational responsibilities for a portfolio of clinical programs focused at the Providence site including a 245 bed rehabilitation, complex care and palliative care hospital with inpatient and ambulatory programs, a 288 bed long term care home and an active community support service for cognitively impaired adults, along with some network programs spanning multiple sites. A close partnership with the Director of Medical Affairs at PHC, and the CNO and Professional Practice Leader for Unity Health will be essential in overseeing clinical care at PHC.
The Vice President plays a key role in supporting and advancing Unity Health Toronto’s unique values-based culture by demonstrating principled leadership, embedding patient centred care and ensuring that service delivery within the clinical programs are aligned with the network’s mission, vision, values, and strategy. This role requires an authentic leader with superior relationship management skills to collaborate with stakeholders across Unity Health Toronto and in the broader health system, and to develop strong, high-performing teams. The Vice President will provide outstanding leadership in achieving our goal - ensuring the best possible patient experience across the network and working with the community partners to better integrate services.
An optimistic and enthusiastic leader, the successful candidate will possess thorough understanding of, and appreciation for, the complexities and stakeholder dynamics of long term care, rehabilitation, community services and academic health centres, which integrate patient care with teaching and research. The successful candidate will have progressive experience in leadership of clinical programs in a complex health care environment, a post-graduate degree in nursing or other healthcare discipline, health policy or business/health/public administration and demonstrated success with co-design, coaching and mentoring methodologies.
As a leader at Unity Health Toronto, the ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership capability defined by the Canadian College of Health Leaders’ LEADS framework:
Leads Self
Demonstrates courtesy, compassion and respect for others regardless of background or lifestyle
Demonstrates that each person has a right to be respected and accepts people as they are
Engages Others
Strives for results while recognizing the efforts of the whole team
Achieves Results
Demonstrates integrity of character
Uses resources available to enhance the delivery of quality care
Sets clear goals and hold self and others accountable for results
Develops Coalitions
Strives to build an engaging work environment of trust and collaboration
Systems Transformation
Strives for excellence in the delivery of care, work life, education and research
Key Job Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
As a member of Unity Health Toronto’s executive leadership team, contributes to the development and execution of Unity Health Toronto’s overall strategic and operating plans
Leads the development and execution of plans for the growth, management, and performance of specific assigned clinical programs in collaboration with relevant site leads
Champions and contributes to the network’s patient and resident care quality and patient safety agenda, in collaboration with other medical and operational leaders
Advances external partnerships to enhance Unity Health Toronto’s impact, performance and reputation as a key partner in system-wide service planning and delivery, with a focus on our local communities
Clinical Program and Site Leadership
Provides executive and operational leadership of the services at Providence Healthcare, ensuring patient focused transitions of care between all care environments
In partnership with the Chief and Director of Medical Affairs at PHC and the CNO and Professional Practice Leaders, drives excellence in clinical care at PHC
Ensures that network plans, priorities and initiatives are supported, implemented and sustained within the programs for which he/she is accountable
Is accountable for the leadership, performance and operations of identified clinical programs at Unity Health Toronto
Contributes to an environment that fosters clinical excellence, quality improvement and person-centred care
Promotes a culture of innovation, change and accountability within the management team of the programs for which he/she is accountable
Contributes to the identification and realization of site specific and network-wide improvement opportunities
Ensures the continuous development of direct reports and programmatic management teams for which she/he is accountable through leadership, education, coaching and performance management
Works with the members of the Executive Committee to establish priorities for resource allocation, including recommendations for investments in capital equipment, renovations and future site development
Contributes to identification of site-specific risks, and works with relevant leaders to develop mitigation plans, and to ensure that these are effectively executed
Collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders to foster engagement and wellness of staff, physicians, researchers, learners, volunteers, and other hospital stakeholders, in alignment with Unity Health Toronto’s mission, and values
Chairs leadership committees as appropriate, and ensures alignment and effective collaboration of clinical and administrative leaders
Candidate Overview
The role of Vice President Clinical Programs requires an experienced health care leader who will be committed to and guided by Unity Health Toronto’s mission and values. The ideal candidate also has exceptional interpersonal and operational skills, and extensive experience inspiring teams, driving change, innovation and excellence in clinical, operational, and professional practice environments.
Qualifications
A post-graduate degree in nursing or other healthcare discipline, health policy or business/health/public administration
Progressive experience in leadership of hospital clinical programs, long term care, rehabilitation and complex care
Core Skills and Abilities
A thorough understanding and appreciation of the complexities and stakeholder dynamics of community and academic health centres, which integrate patient care with teaching and research
Intellectual and analytic ability to deal with complex strategic and operational issues
Strong business skills
Excellent communications and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability to manage change in a complex environment
Thorough understanding of the Ontario health reform agenda and the continuum of health care services
Leadership Skills
Vision and inspiration, with the ability to lead through challenging times
A strong, consistent values orientation and a reputation for integrity
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and connect with all levels of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders
Values others’ input and can effectively build consensus and negotiate courses of action with diverse stakeholders
Excellent communications skills with an understanding of the importance of effective communications as an enabler of change
Understands and values organizational culture and actively works to impact it positively
Commitment and ability to coach, mentor, support and develop others
Personal Attributes
Optimistic, enthusiastic
Values and encourages excellence
Respectful of others, excellent team player, collaborative
Comfort with high degrees of change and uncertainty
Outcomes-oriented, with the ability to make tough decisions when necessary
Has the ability to engage individuals at all levels within the organization, as well as community providers
Thoughtful yet action-oriented
A high level of accountability for results
Committed to patient and resident centred care and continuous improvement and progress
Compensation
A competitive compensation package will be provided
Unity Health Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
May 15, 2019
Full time
Reporting to the President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto, the Vice President, Clinical Programs, Providence Healthcare (PHC) is a member of the network executive team, contributing to the development and execution of the strategic directions of the network, as well as providing oversight of the operational effectiveness, financial stability and general efficiency of Unity Health Toronto. The Vice President has leadership and operational responsibilities for a portfolio of clinical programs focused at the Providence site including a 245 bed rehabilitation, complex care and palliative care hospital with inpatient and ambulatory programs, a 288 bed long term care home and an active community support service for cognitively impaired adults, along with some network programs spanning multiple sites. A close partnership with the Director of Medical Affairs at PHC, and the CNO and Professional Practice Leader for Unity Health will be essential in overseeing clinical care at PHC.
The Vice President plays a key role in supporting and advancing Unity Health Toronto’s unique values-based culture by demonstrating principled leadership, embedding patient centred care and ensuring that service delivery within the clinical programs are aligned with the network’s mission, vision, values, and strategy. This role requires an authentic leader with superior relationship management skills to collaborate with stakeholders across Unity Health Toronto and in the broader health system, and to develop strong, high-performing teams. The Vice President will provide outstanding leadership in achieving our goal - ensuring the best possible patient experience across the network and working with the community partners to better integrate services.
An optimistic and enthusiastic leader, the successful candidate will possess thorough understanding of, and appreciation for, the complexities and stakeholder dynamics of long term care, rehabilitation, community services and academic health centres, which integrate patient care with teaching and research. The successful candidate will have progressive experience in leadership of clinical programs in a complex health care environment, a post-graduate degree in nursing or other healthcare discipline, health policy or business/health/public administration and demonstrated success with co-design, coaching and mentoring methodologies.
As a leader at Unity Health Toronto, the ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership capability defined by the Canadian College of Health Leaders’ LEADS framework:
Leads Self
Demonstrates courtesy, compassion and respect for others regardless of background or lifestyle
Demonstrates that each person has a right to be respected and accepts people as they are
Engages Others
Strives for results while recognizing the efforts of the whole team
Achieves Results
Demonstrates integrity of character
Uses resources available to enhance the delivery of quality care
Sets clear goals and hold self and others accountable for results
Develops Coalitions
Strives to build an engaging work environment of trust and collaboration
Systems Transformation
Strives for excellence in the delivery of care, work life, education and research
Key Job Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
As a member of Unity Health Toronto’s executive leadership team, contributes to the development and execution of Unity Health Toronto’s overall strategic and operating plans
Leads the development and execution of plans for the growth, management, and performance of specific assigned clinical programs in collaboration with relevant site leads
Champions and contributes to the network’s patient and resident care quality and patient safety agenda, in collaboration with other medical and operational leaders
Advances external partnerships to enhance Unity Health Toronto’s impact, performance and reputation as a key partner in system-wide service planning and delivery, with a focus on our local communities
Clinical Program and Site Leadership
Provides executive and operational leadership of the services at Providence Healthcare, ensuring patient focused transitions of care between all care environments
In partnership with the Chief and Director of Medical Affairs at PHC and the CNO and Professional Practice Leaders, drives excellence in clinical care at PHC
Ensures that network plans, priorities and initiatives are supported, implemented and sustained within the programs for which he/she is accountable
Is accountable for the leadership, performance and operations of identified clinical programs at Unity Health Toronto
Contributes to an environment that fosters clinical excellence, quality improvement and person-centred care
Promotes a culture of innovation, change and accountability within the management team of the programs for which he/she is accountable
Contributes to the identification and realization of site specific and network-wide improvement opportunities
Ensures the continuous development of direct reports and programmatic management teams for which she/he is accountable through leadership, education, coaching and performance management
Works with the members of the Executive Committee to establish priorities for resource allocation, including recommendations for investments in capital equipment, renovations and future site development
Contributes to identification of site-specific risks, and works with relevant leaders to develop mitigation plans, and to ensure that these are effectively executed
Collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders to foster engagement and wellness of staff, physicians, researchers, learners, volunteers, and other hospital stakeholders, in alignment with Unity Health Toronto’s mission, and values
Chairs leadership committees as appropriate, and ensures alignment and effective collaboration of clinical and administrative leaders
Candidate Overview
The role of Vice President Clinical Programs requires an experienced health care leader who will be committed to and guided by Unity Health Toronto’s mission and values. The ideal candidate also has exceptional interpersonal and operational skills, and extensive experience inspiring teams, driving change, innovation and excellence in clinical, operational, and professional practice environments.
Qualifications
A post-graduate degree in nursing or other healthcare discipline, health policy or business/health/public administration
Progressive experience in leadership of hospital clinical programs, long term care, rehabilitation and complex care
Core Skills and Abilities
A thorough understanding and appreciation of the complexities and stakeholder dynamics of community and academic health centres, which integrate patient care with teaching and research
Intellectual and analytic ability to deal with complex strategic and operational issues
Strong business skills
Excellent communications and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability to manage change in a complex environment
Thorough understanding of the Ontario health reform agenda and the continuum of health care services
Leadership Skills
Vision and inspiration, with the ability to lead through challenging times
A strong, consistent values orientation and a reputation for integrity
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and connect with all levels of the organization, as well as with external stakeholders
Values others’ input and can effectively build consensus and negotiate courses of action with diverse stakeholders
Excellent communications skills with an understanding of the importance of effective communications as an enabler of change
Understands and values organizational culture and actively works to impact it positively
Commitment and ability to coach, mentor, support and develop others
Personal Attributes
Optimistic, enthusiastic
Values and encourages excellence
Respectful of others, excellent team player, collaborative
Comfort with high degrees of change and uncertainty
Outcomes-oriented, with the ability to make tough decisions when necessary
Has the ability to engage individuals at all levels within the organization, as well as community providers
Thoughtful yet action-oriented
A high level of accountability for results
Committed to patient and resident centred care and continuous improvement and progress
Compensation
A competitive compensation package will be provided
Unity Health Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, and members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Sunnybrook is inventing the future of health care, and, as the new Vice President of Research & Innovation , you will help define a legacy of innovative and ground-breaking research in Canada’s most dynamic academic health sciences centre.
Sunnybrook has a long tradition of success. Research has been and will continue to be core to the hospital’s mission and vision. Today, Sunnybrook is home to the largest trauma and burn program in the country and the second largest cancer centre in Canada. Internationally, Sunnybrook is recognized for its deep expertise in critical care, stroke, heart and vascular disease, as well as high risk maternal and newborn care. Its 600 scientists conduct more than $100 million annually in breakthrough research and have made world-first discoveries in image-guided, brain therapies such as ‘scalpel-free’ surgery.
As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer of Sunnybrook as well as the Board of Directors of the Sunnybrook Research Institute, you will champion a bold, overarching vision for research that cuts across the research institute and health centre, from bench to bedside and beyond.
Internally, you will enhance best-in-class patient care; ensure the successful integration of research activities into Sunnybrook’s overall business model; participate in all strategic discussions, including those involving the research enterprise, education and learning, philanthropy, and operations of Sunnybrook. While externally, you will represent Sunnybrook as a trusted authority and advocate for policy support and investments in health research, at the provincial and federal levels; engage with key local, national and international partners, including the University of Toronto; and work closely with the Sunnybrook Foundation to build support with philanthropic and corporate communities.
As the ideal candidate, you have a long record of scientific and organizational success within a comparable, research enterprise. Peers describe you as an outstanding scientist and a respected and impassioned voice for health research, in all its forms. Your executive level judgment, managerial intuition, and problem-solving skills have served you well as a research leader, as has your ability to inspire researchers, clinicians, staff, partners and major donors. A minimum of a PhD and/or MD and at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in research, science and innovation is required.
If you are interested in joining a global leader in health research and quality patient care, send a copy of your CV in confidence to Nick Chambers and Renée Young at ryoung@boyden.com . Please include “ Sunnybrook VP Research” in the subject line of your e-mail.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Salary range: $400,000 to $450,000 plus a competitive benefits package, relocation allowance and a pension plan l Language of work: English l Term of position: full-time.
May 14, 2019
Full time
Sunnybrook is inventing the future of health care, and, as the new Vice President of Research & Innovation , you will help define a legacy of innovative and ground-breaking research in Canada’s most dynamic academic health sciences centre.
Sunnybrook has a long tradition of success. Research has been and will continue to be core to the hospital’s mission and vision. Today, Sunnybrook is home to the largest trauma and burn program in the country and the second largest cancer centre in Canada. Internationally, Sunnybrook is recognized for its deep expertise in critical care, stroke, heart and vascular disease, as well as high risk maternal and newborn care. Its 600 scientists conduct more than $100 million annually in breakthrough research and have made world-first discoveries in image-guided, brain therapies such as ‘scalpel-free’ surgery.
As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer of Sunnybrook as well as the Board of Directors of the Sunnybrook Research Institute, you will champion a bold, overarching vision for research that cuts across the research institute and health centre, from bench to bedside and beyond.
Internally, you will enhance best-in-class patient care; ensure the successful integration of research activities into Sunnybrook’s overall business model; participate in all strategic discussions, including those involving the research enterprise, education and learning, philanthropy, and operations of Sunnybrook. While externally, you will represent Sunnybrook as a trusted authority and advocate for policy support and investments in health research, at the provincial and federal levels; engage with key local, national and international partners, including the University of Toronto; and work closely with the Sunnybrook Foundation to build support with philanthropic and corporate communities.
As the ideal candidate, you have a long record of scientific and organizational success within a comparable, research enterprise. Peers describe you as an outstanding scientist and a respected and impassioned voice for health research, in all its forms. Your executive level judgment, managerial intuition, and problem-solving skills have served you well as a research leader, as has your ability to inspire researchers, clinicians, staff, partners and major donors. A minimum of a PhD and/or MD and at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in research, science and innovation is required.
If you are interested in joining a global leader in health research and quality patient care, send a copy of your CV in confidence to Nick Chambers and Renée Young at ryoung@boyden.com . Please include “ Sunnybrook VP Research” in the subject line of your e-mail.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Salary range: $400,000 to $450,000 plus a competitive benefits package, relocation allowance and a pension plan l Language of work: English l Term of position: full-time.
Vice President, Patient Programs, Flow and Chief Nursing Executive
The Organization
Located in Barrie, Ontario, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), is a large regional health centre serving residents across the fast-growing region of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, providing care through 422 physicians, 2,700 nursing, allied health professionals and support staff, as well as 750 volunteers. RVH has many surgical and medical sub-specialities, as well as adult medical/surgical intensive care and a separate cardiac intensive care unit, a robust women and children’s program, adult mental health and addictions program, and comprehensive laboratory and imaging services. RVH offers an array of specialized regional services including the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program, the Regional Child and Youth Mental Health Program, the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program and Regional Renal Hub Program, as well as being a designated Level 2 Vascular Centre.
RVH has recently received both Exemplary Standing and Stroke Distinction from Accreditation Canada. In addition, RVH is a Best Practice Spotlight Organization as designated by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. An innovative professional practice department supports the nursing and allied health staff to ensure the delivery of quality inter-professional care. The health centre boasts a 74% Team RVH workforce engagement score and has successfully balanced its budget in the past nine successive years. RVH introduced its MY CARE Strategic Plan in 2013, refreshed it in 2018 and continues to use the plan as a roadmap to guide actions that will enable RVH to deliver inspiring care that puts patients and their families first . Advancing teaching and research is a strategic priority of RVH and as such we are pleased to have a new Centre for Education and Research. Currently, the organization is planning for a significant expansion on the current campus as well as an ambulatory health hub on a green field site in South Simcoe.
The Position
As Vice President, Patient Programs, Flow and Chief Nursing Executive (VP CNE), you will provide leadership over a portfolio that includes Emergency, Intensive Care, Medicine, Patient Flow, Professional Practice, Spiritual Care, Clinical/Business Ethics as well as serve as the Ontario Health Team Clinical Lead. Reporting to the President and CEO and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to translate RVH’s Vision ‘Make each life better. Together.” into an organizational reality. As RVH continues their journey of clinical excellence, your systems perspective will ensure that outcomes are integrated with key performance and quality drivers. A champion of clinical excellence and innovations in care, you’ll oversee the development and delivery of programs in this portfolio to ensure support for RVH’s ambitious transformational path. You will work collaboratively with your colleagues to support education, professional practice and system leadership, and partner with non-clinical program leadership to advance integrated care and promote a patient and family centred environment. In addition, you will continue to develop external relationships that expand the strategic objectives and reach of RVH. As the CNE, you will lead interprofessional practice priorities while supporting the Board of Directors on areas of nursing and allied health practice.
Key leadership priorities for the VP CNE will be to:
Support the organization in its achievement of key milestones and quality initiatives to promote a culture of clinical excellence and transformative patient care.
Plan, develop and implement patient engagement strategies that effectively integrate the patient within an interprofessional practice model of care.
Facilitate integrated care networks and strengthen RVH’s relationship with system partners to improve access, flow and coordination of services.
Foster professional development and continuous learning opportunities for healthcare professionals while encouraging interprofessional collaboration.
Provide leadership for best operational practices and develop creative strategies to evolve program goals and effective/efficient clinical service delivery.
Foster strategic partnerships and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with health care partners and other key external stakeholders.
Experience
The successful candidate is a visionary nursing leader with a passion for interprofessional practice and building high-performing quality organizations. You will have at least ten years of progressive experience in a similarly complex health care environment with a track record in leading patient engagement strategies, system integration and clinical transformation. In addition to having strong credentials, the incumbent will be an exceptional relationship developer with a history of building teams and achieving expected results through excellence in execution.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
May 10, 2019
Full time
Vice President, Patient Programs, Flow and Chief Nursing Executive
The Organization
Located in Barrie, Ontario, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), is a large regional health centre serving residents across the fast-growing region of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, providing care through 422 physicians, 2,700 nursing, allied health professionals and support staff, as well as 750 volunteers. RVH has many surgical and medical sub-specialities, as well as adult medical/surgical intensive care and a separate cardiac intensive care unit, a robust women and children’s program, adult mental health and addictions program, and comprehensive laboratory and imaging services. RVH offers an array of specialized regional services including the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Program, the Regional Child and Youth Mental Health Program, the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Heart Program and Regional Renal Hub Program, as well as being a designated Level 2 Vascular Centre.
RVH has recently received both Exemplary Standing and Stroke Distinction from Accreditation Canada. In addition, RVH is a Best Practice Spotlight Organization as designated by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. An innovative professional practice department supports the nursing and allied health staff to ensure the delivery of quality inter-professional care. The health centre boasts a 74% Team RVH workforce engagement score and has successfully balanced its budget in the past nine successive years. RVH introduced its MY CARE Strategic Plan in 2013, refreshed it in 2018 and continues to use the plan as a roadmap to guide actions that will enable RVH to deliver inspiring care that puts patients and their families first . Advancing teaching and research is a strategic priority of RVH and as such we are pleased to have a new Centre for Education and Research. Currently, the organization is planning for a significant expansion on the current campus as well as an ambulatory health hub on a green field site in South Simcoe.
The Position
As Vice President, Patient Programs, Flow and Chief Nursing Executive (VP CNE), you will provide leadership over a portfolio that includes Emergency, Intensive Care, Medicine, Patient Flow, Professional Practice, Spiritual Care, Clinical/Business Ethics as well as serve as the Ontario Health Team Clinical Lead. Reporting to the President and CEO and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will have the opportunity to translate RVH’s Vision ‘Make each life better. Together.” into an organizational reality. As RVH continues their journey of clinical excellence, your systems perspective will ensure that outcomes are integrated with key performance and quality drivers. A champion of clinical excellence and innovations in care, you’ll oversee the development and delivery of programs in this portfolio to ensure support for RVH’s ambitious transformational path. You will work collaboratively with your colleagues to support education, professional practice and system leadership, and partner with non-clinical program leadership to advance integrated care and promote a patient and family centred environment. In addition, you will continue to develop external relationships that expand the strategic objectives and reach of RVH. As the CNE, you will lead interprofessional practice priorities while supporting the Board of Directors on areas of nursing and allied health practice.
Key leadership priorities for the VP CNE will be to:
Support the organization in its achievement of key milestones and quality initiatives to promote a culture of clinical excellence and transformative patient care.
Plan, develop and implement patient engagement strategies that effectively integrate the patient within an interprofessional practice model of care.
Facilitate integrated care networks and strengthen RVH’s relationship with system partners to improve access, flow and coordination of services.
Foster professional development and continuous learning opportunities for healthcare professionals while encouraging interprofessional collaboration.
Provide leadership for best operational practices and develop creative strategies to evolve program goals and effective/efficient clinical service delivery.
Foster strategic partnerships and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with health care partners and other key external stakeholders.
Experience
The successful candidate is a visionary nursing leader with a passion for interprofessional practice and building high-performing quality organizations. You will have at least ten years of progressive experience in a similarly complex health care environment with a track record in leading patient engagement strategies, system integration and clinical transformation. In addition to having strong credentials, the incumbent will be an exceptional relationship developer with a history of building teams and achieving expected results through excellence in execution.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Integrated Vice President, Medical and Academic Affairs
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Since 1875, they have provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. LHSC is home to Children's Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, Byron Family Medical Centre, Victoria Family Medical Centre and 54 Riverview Avenue site. Additionally, they are home to the London Regional Cancer Program, CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics) and two research institutes - Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute.
St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is one of Ontario’s leading teaching hospitals, contributing to the advancement of health care, education and research. They are a partner in London’s academic health sciences community. St. Joseph’s is a Catholic health care organization, owned by the St. Joseph’s Health Care Society of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London. St. Joseph’s is comprised of St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkwood Institute, Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, Lawson Health Research Institute and 12 team and service locations across the region/province. St. Joseph’s has major roles in day and short stay surgery, complex chronic disease management, specialized mental health care, rehabilitation; complex continuing care; palliative care, long term care, and veterans care.
Both LHSC and St. Joseph’s are affiliated with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, providing learning experiences for students from colleges and universities around the world.
The Position
LHSC and St. Joseph’s are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Integrated Vice President, Medical and Academic Affairs. In this role, you will have the mandate to lead exciting patient care initiatives and support the evolution of medical staff, ensuring the future is driven by the priorities of quality and patient-centred care. Your leadership will help both organizations contribute to a region-wide health system by leading corporate initiatives where the engagement and support of medical leaders is critical. As a champion of quality improvement, you will work closely across both Executive teams and members of the city-wide clinical staff to achieve sustained improvements in program outcomes and quality.
Responsible to the President and CEOs of LHSC and St. Joseph’s and working in partnership with both Executive teams, your medical leadership will be key to shaping and guiding the culture of both organizations. As a passionate advocate for clinical and academic excellence, you will lead and support a highly dedicated team of physicians. This role requires a high degree of visibility and presence across both organizations, with demonstrated skills in leading and managing transformative care initiatives. The ability to build effective relationships with physicians and other stakeholders as well as the ability to influence will be important to the success of the role and the organization.
Key leadership priorities for the Integrated Vice President will be to:
Provide inspiration, direction and support for city-wide professional staff, including physicians, dentists and midwives, residents/fellows and clerical staff, across LHSC and St. Joseph’s
Provide leadership for a broad reaching city-wide portfolio encompassing medical and academic affairs and informatics in addition to providing medical leadership for quality, infection prevention & control at St. Joseph’s
Continue to advance a physician engagement and participation strategy that reinforces accountability and patient-centeredness
Co-lead transformative initiatives with the Executive teams including digital health, partnerships/integration opportunities, academic activities and continuous quality improvement
Foster city-wide partnerships that help to achieve seamless, integrated and coordinated regional care
Advance an ambitious academic mandate continuing to foster an exceptional partnership with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University and other academic partners in the region
Experience
You are a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure. You are an experienced, inclusive and visionary leader with credentials in both medical leadership and clinical practice. You are assertive, fair, and highly regarded in your field of medical practice and have a breadth of medical leadership experience in either formal or informal leadership roles. Equally comfortable in the clinical, academic and administrative environments, you understand the needs of physicians in hospitals, and can support them in undertaking practice changes. You possess superb interpersonal, communication (oral and written), negotiation and change management skills and have a history of providing leadership to and team building with clinical staff. Recognized as an effective change leader and successful in building relationships, you have demonstrated your commitment to quality improvement, broader systems-level change, and an academic mandate.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
May 09, 2019
Full time
Integrated Vice President, Medical and Academic Affairs
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Since 1875, they have provided patient care for the people of London, the region, and beyond. LHSC is home to Children's Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, Byron Family Medical Centre, Victoria Family Medical Centre and 54 Riverview Avenue site. Additionally, they are home to the London Regional Cancer Program, CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics) and two research institutes - Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute.
St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is one of Ontario’s leading teaching hospitals, contributing to the advancement of health care, education and research. They are a partner in London’s academic health sciences community. St. Joseph’s is a Catholic health care organization, owned by the St. Joseph’s Health Care Society of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London. St. Joseph’s is comprised of St. Joseph's Hospital, Parkwood Institute, Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, Lawson Health Research Institute and 12 team and service locations across the region/province. St. Joseph’s has major roles in day and short stay surgery, complex chronic disease management, specialized mental health care, rehabilitation; complex continuing care; palliative care, long term care, and veterans care.
Both LHSC and St. Joseph’s are affiliated with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, providing learning experiences for students from colleges and universities around the world.
The Position
LHSC and St. Joseph’s are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Integrated Vice President, Medical and Academic Affairs. In this role, you will have the mandate to lead exciting patient care initiatives and support the evolution of medical staff, ensuring the future is driven by the priorities of quality and patient-centred care. Your leadership will help both organizations contribute to a region-wide health system by leading corporate initiatives where the engagement and support of medical leaders is critical. As a champion of quality improvement, you will work closely across both Executive teams and members of the city-wide clinical staff to achieve sustained improvements in program outcomes and quality.
Responsible to the President and CEOs of LHSC and St. Joseph’s and working in partnership with both Executive teams, your medical leadership will be key to shaping and guiding the culture of both organizations. As a passionate advocate for clinical and academic excellence, you will lead and support a highly dedicated team of physicians. This role requires a high degree of visibility and presence across both organizations, with demonstrated skills in leading and managing transformative care initiatives. The ability to build effective relationships with physicians and other stakeholders as well as the ability to influence will be important to the success of the role and the organization.
Key leadership priorities for the Integrated Vice President will be to:
Provide inspiration, direction and support for city-wide professional staff, including physicians, dentists and midwives, residents/fellows and clerical staff, across LHSC and St. Joseph’s
Provide leadership for a broad reaching city-wide portfolio encompassing medical and academic affairs and informatics in addition to providing medical leadership for quality, infection prevention & control at St. Joseph’s
Continue to advance a physician engagement and participation strategy that reinforces accountability and patient-centeredness
Co-lead transformative initiatives with the Executive teams including digital health, partnerships/integration opportunities, academic activities and continuous quality improvement
Foster city-wide partnerships that help to achieve seamless, integrated and coordinated regional care
Advance an ambitious academic mandate continuing to foster an exceptional partnership with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University and other academic partners in the region
Experience
You are a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure. You are an experienced, inclusive and visionary leader with credentials in both medical leadership and clinical practice. You are assertive, fair, and highly regarded in your field of medical practice and have a breadth of medical leadership experience in either formal or informal leadership roles. Equally comfortable in the clinical, academic and administrative environments, you understand the needs of physicians in hospitals, and can support them in undertaking practice changes. You possess superb interpersonal, communication (oral and written), negotiation and change management skills and have a history of providing leadership to and team building with clinical staff. Recognized as an effective change leader and successful in building relationships, you have demonstrated your commitment to quality improvement, broader systems-level change, and an academic mandate.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
About Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH)
Located in the charming and historic Perth and Smiths Falls region, within close proximity to urban centres such as Kingston, Brockville, Ottawa, and on the banks of the Rideau Canal system – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, PSFDH plays an important role in the lives and well-being of the 60,000+ residents living within its catchment area. PSFDH is an exemplary accreditation organization that delivers a broad range of primary and secondary services and programs to residents of three large rural counties. PSFDH’s mission is to Provide high quality patient and family-centered care built on collaboration and partnerships.
With 635 employees, a medical staff of approximately 150 physicians, 150 volunteers, and an operating budget of approximately $62.5 million, the hospital plays an important role in the provision of services itself, but also as part of regional initiatives aimed at creating efficiencies and better care for all patients and their families.
About The Opportunity
The Vice President of Financial & Support Services serves as Chief Financial Officer and sets direction, aligns and motivates staff and evaluates financial and support services programs and activities to support organizational and departmental philosophy, goals and objectives of the Financial & Support Services portfolio. The Vice President participates at the senior executive level with responsibility for tactical organizational and strategic planning and implementation, and supports an overall organizational culture conducive to quality patient care. The Vice President is responsible for corporate finances and is the key liaison with the Local Health Integration Network and Ministry of Health on funding issues.
The Ideal Candidate
As an ideal candidate, you require:
Graduate Degree in Commerce or Administration preferred.
CPA Accounting Designation (CA, CGA or CMA).
Minimum 5 years direct involvement and management experience in a Hospital setting.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Closing date: May 17, 2019 at 4pm
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, or to submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, please contact Angela McLean, Human Resources, at amclean@psfdh.on.ca .
For more information on PSFDH and its programs and services, please visit www.psfdh.on.ca
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-283-2330 ext. 1132 for assistance.
We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
May 03, 2019
Full time
About Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH)
Located in the charming and historic Perth and Smiths Falls region, within close proximity to urban centres such as Kingston, Brockville, Ottawa, and on the banks of the Rideau Canal system – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, PSFDH plays an important role in the lives and well-being of the 60,000+ residents living within its catchment area. PSFDH is an exemplary accreditation organization that delivers a broad range of primary and secondary services and programs to residents of three large rural counties. PSFDH’s mission is to Provide high quality patient and family-centered care built on collaboration and partnerships.
With 635 employees, a medical staff of approximately 150 physicians, 150 volunteers, and an operating budget of approximately $62.5 million, the hospital plays an important role in the provision of services itself, but also as part of regional initiatives aimed at creating efficiencies and better care for all patients and their families.
About The Opportunity
The Vice President of Financial & Support Services serves as Chief Financial Officer and sets direction, aligns and motivates staff and evaluates financial and support services programs and activities to support organizational and departmental philosophy, goals and objectives of the Financial & Support Services portfolio. The Vice President participates at the senior executive level with responsibility for tactical organizational and strategic planning and implementation, and supports an overall organizational culture conducive to quality patient care. The Vice President is responsible for corporate finances and is the key liaison with the Local Health Integration Network and Ministry of Health on funding issues.
The Ideal Candidate
As an ideal candidate, you require:
Graduate Degree in Commerce or Administration preferred.
CPA Accounting Designation (CA, CGA or CMA).
Minimum 5 years direct involvement and management experience in a Hospital setting.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Closing date: May 17, 2019 at 4pm
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, or to submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, please contact Angela McLean, Human Resources, at amclean@psfdh.on.ca .
For more information on PSFDH and its programs and services, please visit www.psfdh.on.ca
Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-283-2330 ext. 1132 for assistance.
We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Requisition #: 33950
Posting Date: April 30, 2019
Closing Date: May 27, 2019
Commitment. Action. Discipline.
The IWK Health Centre is committed to health research and innovation. We have combined resources to ensure our actions have strength. Our disciplined approach now during this pivotal time in our province will translate to successful outcomes for patients and families. With this on offer, we are searching for a Vice President, Research & Innovation to lead us through this compelling period.
In this newly designed role, you will lead our dedicated teams as they carry out foundational and leading-edge work in support of a population of two million women, children, youth and families across the Maritimes. The IWK Health Centre is an academic health sciences centre, supported by over 3000 employees and 250 physicians. As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, we work across a wide spectrum encompassing basic science research to the transfer of that knowledge to clinical care, social science, system improvement, health services delivery and the economic development of our region.
As a member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will report directly to our CEO, Dr. Krista Jangaard and contribute to the implementation of the IWK’s strategic and operational plans and initiatives. You will develop and execute on the organization’s research and innovation strategies. Working in partnership with senior leaders, clinicians, researchers and industry, you will be focused on defining key health policy and delivery questions, and implementing research and evidence-based science to improve the quality, effectiveness and sustainability of care, as well as patient/population health outcomes that contributes to the IWK’s mission to passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families in our community.
As an Executive co-leader, you will professionally represent our organization locally and nationally on external task forces, governance boards and steering committees, seeking investments in research and innovation. Forming strong connections with academic health centres involved in women’s and children’s health will strength our knowledge network. As a supporter of talent attraction and career advancement, you will bring energy to the recruitment and support of emerging, developing and experienced research leaders and innovators.
You will advocate for accountability and measurable outcomes and continue our successful practice of bringing together partners who can do more together than individually to advance health outcomes and system performance.
As the ideal candidate, we are searching for an MD or PhD scientist with significant experience leading research who has (or is willing to secure) an academic appointment in an appropriate discipline at one of Nova Scotia’s universities. In addition, your profile will reflect:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience at a senior leadership level at an academic health science centre involved in planning and implementing a variety of research, innovation and knowledge translation activities provided across several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders.
Experience in supporting the creation of an organizational vision and leading programs and teams both operationally and strategically to support the overall strategy and performance of the organization.
Demonstrated scientific excellence and record of success in research, translating knowledge into practice, and/or research administration.
Experience engaging, mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participatory manner to respond to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of an academic health science centre.
Experience leading, developing and implementing change through collaborate and respectful work relationships with internal and external partners, agencies and constituencies.
Experience with leading and participating in national and provincial working groups, task-forces, steering committees and governance boards.
Experience in research in the role of principle investigator, research collaborator as well as teaching within the academic setting.
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing others to become leaders within the organization.
Experience in supporting the office of the CEO in issues management, government relations and crisis management as well as working directly with the Board of Directors in leading discussions, planning sessions, organizational performance.
The following would be considered assets in this executive position within our organization:
Knowledge of the health research funding environment in Canada
Exceptional communications and presentation skills, reflecting tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated understanding of budgets and long-term financial planning
Ability to exercise initiative and vision, be resourceful, work independently, achieve cooperatively, adapt easily to changes in direction and to provide effective leadership
We believe that organizations perform better when senior leadership reflects a diversity of lived experiences, cultures and languages and welcome interest from all those who feel they have the talent for this position.
To express your interest, please contact Penny Mirams or Hayley Becker at 416-366-1990 or submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to: www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/15614 .
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Thank you for your interest in the IWK Health Centre.
Apr 30, 2019
Full time
Requisition #: 33950
Posting Date: April 30, 2019
Closing Date: May 27, 2019
Commitment. Action. Discipline.
The IWK Health Centre is committed to health research and innovation. We have combined resources to ensure our actions have strength. Our disciplined approach now during this pivotal time in our province will translate to successful outcomes for patients and families. With this on offer, we are searching for a Vice President, Research & Innovation to lead us through this compelling period.
In this newly designed role, you will lead our dedicated teams as they carry out foundational and leading-edge work in support of a population of two million women, children, youth and families across the Maritimes. The IWK Health Centre is an academic health sciences centre, supported by over 3000 employees and 250 physicians. As one of two provincial health authorities in Nova Scotia, we work across a wide spectrum encompassing basic science research to the transfer of that knowledge to clinical care, social science, system improvement, health services delivery and the economic development of our region.
As a member of our Executive Leadership Team, you will report directly to our CEO, Dr. Krista Jangaard and contribute to the implementation of the IWK’s strategic and operational plans and initiatives. You will develop and execute on the organization’s research and innovation strategies. Working in partnership with senior leaders, clinicians, researchers and industry, you will be focused on defining key health policy and delivery questions, and implementing research and evidence-based science to improve the quality, effectiveness and sustainability of care, as well as patient/population health outcomes that contributes to the IWK’s mission to passionately pursue a healthy future for women, children, youth and families in our community.
As an Executive co-leader, you will professionally represent our organization locally and nationally on external task forces, governance boards and steering committees, seeking investments in research and innovation. Forming strong connections with academic health centres involved in women’s and children’s health will strength our knowledge network. As a supporter of talent attraction and career advancement, you will bring energy to the recruitment and support of emerging, developing and experienced research leaders and innovators.
You will advocate for accountability and measurable outcomes and continue our successful practice of bringing together partners who can do more together than individually to advance health outcomes and system performance.
As the ideal candidate, we are searching for an MD or PhD scientist with significant experience leading research who has (or is willing to secure) an academic appointment in an appropriate discipline at one of Nova Scotia’s universities. In addition, your profile will reflect:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience at a senior leadership level at an academic health science centre involved in planning and implementing a variety of research, innovation and knowledge translation activities provided across several locations with multiple partners and stakeholders.
Experience in supporting the creation of an organizational vision and leading programs and teams both operationally and strategically to support the overall strategy and performance of the organization.
Demonstrated scientific excellence and record of success in research, translating knowledge into practice, and/or research administration.
Experience engaging, mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participatory manner to respond to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of an academic health science centre.
Experience leading, developing and implementing change through collaborate and respectful work relationships with internal and external partners, agencies and constituencies.
Experience with leading and participating in national and provincial working groups, task-forces, steering committees and governance boards.
Experience in research in the role of principle investigator, research collaborator as well as teaching within the academic setting.
Experience coaching, mentoring and developing others to become leaders within the organization.
Experience in supporting the office of the CEO in issues management, government relations and crisis management as well as working directly with the Board of Directors in leading discussions, planning sessions, organizational performance.
The following would be considered assets in this executive position within our organization:
Knowledge of the health research funding environment in Canada
Exceptional communications and presentation skills, reflecting tact and diplomacy
Demonstrated understanding of budgets and long-term financial planning
Ability to exercise initiative and vision, be resourceful, work independently, achieve cooperatively, adapt easily to changes in direction and to provide effective leadership
We believe that organizations perform better when senior leadership reflects a diversity of lived experiences, cultures and languages and welcome interest from all those who feel they have the talent for this position.
To express your interest, please contact Penny Mirams or Hayley Becker at 416-366-1990 or submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to: www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/15614 .
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Thank you for your interest in the IWK Health Centre.
Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing Executive
Halton Healthcare is a leading multi-site healthcare organization with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal accountability and, most importantly, quality patient care. Situated in one of Canada’s fastest growing areas, Halton Healthcare is keeping pace with the growth in their communities. The organization’s three community hospitals are integral to the health and wellness of their communities and resolute about delivering responsive, safe and exceptional care to their patients.
In 2017, Halton Healthcare completed its third major infrastructure project, marking $3.36B in capital projects including its new, state-of-the-art, 1.6 million square-foot hospital in Oakville, a new Emergency and Diagnostic Imaging department at the Georgetown Hospital, and the expanded Milton District Hospital, adding 330,000 square feet of new patient-centred space and more than doubling the number of inpatient beds. The conclusion of these projects brings close to a decade worth of planning and successful delivery of significant healthcare infrastructure, which continues to ensure a healthy future, and meet the needs of the growing population of the community.
Halton Healthcare’s Strategic Plan, Pathway 2020, focuses on the vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, and three strategic priorities of innovation, collaboration and empowerment. Halton Healthcare is committed to transforming the community hospital experience by engaging patients and their families and advancing leading practices as part of an integrated health system.
For additional information about Halton Healthcare, visit their website at http://www.haltonhealthcare.com .
The Position
The Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing Executive (SVP) is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction and oversight of patient care programs in an award-winning hospital that relentlessly focuses on clinical excellence. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the SVP will play a transformational role in leading health services for the patients and families served by Halton Healthcare, its communities and partners. The SVP will work closely with the Chief of Staff, physician leaders, fellow members of the Hospital’s Senior Leadership Team, and all internal and external partners to continue to provide an exceptional health system, now and into the future. Program accountabilities across the sites include: Emergency and Ambulatory Care, Maternal Child, Medical, Surgical, Mental Health, Patient Flow and Social Work Services, Rehab and Geriatrics, Renal and Diabetes, Georgetown and Milton Family Practices, Quality & Patient Relations, Pharmacy, Cancer Care and Professional Practice.
Inherent in the role will be the ability of the SVP to lead and facilitate the integration of operations across the hospital sites, consistent with a high-quality patient care and best practice approach across all patient care areas. The SVP will also play a key role, in partnership with the senior leadership team and site COO direct reports, in the areas of quality and risk management, financial and utilization management, planning, infection control, patient safety and professional practice. By promoting a collaborative environment, the SVP will build a team environment focusing on patient experience and quality outcomes. The SVP will be a strategic Halton Healthcare leader and an organizational partner who is accountable for ensuring that their teams have the tools to meet the organization’s goals. In addition to the clinical portfolios associated with this role, the SVP, together with the senior team, is accountable for the overall success of the organization. Leading transition planning for integration and of programs, as well as partnership development and external partner’s integration opportunities will be paramount.
Key leadership initiatives for the new SVP will be to:
Model and advance Halton Healthcare’s vision of “Exemplary patient experiences , always " through a continued focus on transformational health system change, the people who make it happen and, most importantly, the patients and families.
Build new and maintain current positive relationships with hospital partners and the broader community to advance the changing health system at the local, regional and provincial levels.
Evolve the patient experience strategy through renewed vision, new models of care and highly engaged, collaborative teams of physicians, staff, volunteers, partners, patients and families.
Strategically contribute to Health System Transformation from a senior clinical planning perspective.
Provide senior executive leadership for HIS and other clinical technology/infrastructure projects that will support high-quality, efficient and sustainable healthcare services for all.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an accomplished senior nursing executive with at least 3-5 years of Vice President-level experience in similarly complex environments, and a successful reputation as a patient-focused, transformational and values-based leader. Additionally, the SVP will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have Master-level preparation in nursing or another relevant discipline. Join the Halton Healthcare team and the journey of leveraging an organization with new facilities, technology and equipment to enhance the patient care experience and deliver on the vision of clinical care excellence.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Apr 23, 2019
Full time
Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing Executive
Halton Healthcare is a leading multi-site healthcare organization with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal accountability and, most importantly, quality patient care. Situated in one of Canada’s fastest growing areas, Halton Healthcare is keeping pace with the growth in their communities. The organization’s three community hospitals are integral to the health and wellness of their communities and resolute about delivering responsive, safe and exceptional care to their patients.
In 2017, Halton Healthcare completed its third major infrastructure project, marking $3.36B in capital projects including its new, state-of-the-art, 1.6 million square-foot hospital in Oakville, a new Emergency and Diagnostic Imaging department at the Georgetown Hospital, and the expanded Milton District Hospital, adding 330,000 square feet of new patient-centred space and more than doubling the number of inpatient beds. The conclusion of these projects brings close to a decade worth of planning and successful delivery of significant healthcare infrastructure, which continues to ensure a healthy future, and meet the needs of the growing population of the community.
Halton Healthcare’s Strategic Plan, Pathway 2020, focuses on the vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, and three strategic priorities of innovation, collaboration and empowerment. Halton Healthcare is committed to transforming the community hospital experience by engaging patients and their families and advancing leading practices as part of an integrated health system.
For additional information about Halton Healthcare, visit their website at http://www.haltonhealthcare.com .
The Position
The Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing Executive (SVP) is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction and oversight of patient care programs in an award-winning hospital that relentlessly focuses on clinical excellence. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the SVP will play a transformational role in leading health services for the patients and families served by Halton Healthcare, its communities and partners. The SVP will work closely with the Chief of Staff, physician leaders, fellow members of the Hospital’s Senior Leadership Team, and all internal and external partners to continue to provide an exceptional health system, now and into the future. Program accountabilities across the sites include: Emergency and Ambulatory Care, Maternal Child, Medical, Surgical, Mental Health, Patient Flow and Social Work Services, Rehab and Geriatrics, Renal and Diabetes, Georgetown and Milton Family Practices, Quality & Patient Relations, Pharmacy, Cancer Care and Professional Practice.
Inherent in the role will be the ability of the SVP to lead and facilitate the integration of operations across the hospital sites, consistent with a high-quality patient care and best practice approach across all patient care areas. The SVP will also play a key role, in partnership with the senior leadership team and site COO direct reports, in the areas of quality and risk management, financial and utilization management, planning, infection control, patient safety and professional practice. By promoting a collaborative environment, the SVP will build a team environment focusing on patient experience and quality outcomes. The SVP will be a strategic Halton Healthcare leader and an organizational partner who is accountable for ensuring that their teams have the tools to meet the organization’s goals. In addition to the clinical portfolios associated with this role, the SVP, together with the senior team, is accountable for the overall success of the organization. Leading transition planning for integration and of programs, as well as partnership development and external partner’s integration opportunities will be paramount.
Key leadership initiatives for the new SVP will be to:
Model and advance Halton Healthcare’s vision of “Exemplary patient experiences , always " through a continued focus on transformational health system change, the people who make it happen and, most importantly, the patients and families.
Build new and maintain current positive relationships with hospital partners and the broader community to advance the changing health system at the local, regional and provincial levels.
Evolve the patient experience strategy through renewed vision, new models of care and highly engaged, collaborative teams of physicians, staff, volunteers, partners, patients and families.
Strategically contribute to Health System Transformation from a senior clinical planning perspective.
Provide senior executive leadership for HIS and other clinical technology/infrastructure projects that will support high-quality, efficient and sustainable healthcare services for all.
Experience
The successful candidate will be an accomplished senior nursing executive with at least 3-5 years of Vice President-level experience in similarly complex environments, and a successful reputation as a patient-focused, transformational and values-based leader. Additionally, the SVP will be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have Master-level preparation in nursing or another relevant discipline. Join the Halton Healthcare team and the journey of leveraging an organization with new facilities, technology and equipment to enhance the patient care experience and deliver on the vision of clinical care excellence.
To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .
