7 Vice President jobs

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Our patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. We engage in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system and are proud to work with partners across the continuum of care. If you thrive on innovation and positive change, and share our vision of Recovering Best Health, Nurturing Hope and Inspiring Discovery, Ontario Shores is the place for you. Division:  Non-Union Job Title:  V.P., PROF PRACTICE, RESEARCH & CNE Number of Vacancies:  1 Employment Type:  Full-time Hours of Work:  Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) Days Location:  Main Site - 700 Gordon Street - Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 CA (Primary) Position Summary Are you an Executive Nurse who is interested in making a difference for those who are seeking care for their mental illness? Do you believe in a philosophy of recovery and hope in treating those with mental health diagnoses? Do you want to maximize the quality and scope of practice of nurses and allied health professionals while fostering research and academics? About Us Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a public hospital that provides inpatient, outpatient and consultation services for people with complex mental illness. Our patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care built on compassion, inspiration and hope. We engage in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system and are proud to work with partners across the continuum of care. If you thrive on innovation and positive change, and share our vision of Recovering Best Health, Nurturing Hope and Inspiring Discovery, Ontario Shores is the place for you. About the Role Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Practice, Academics and CNE is responsible for working collaboratively and in partnership with the other members of the Senior Team in achieving organizational priorities. This position integrates the Recovery model of care and philosophy across the organization, while promoting patient and staff safety and maximizing quality of nursing and allied health professional practice. Advancing clinical leadership is attained through provision of executive leadership for Professional Practice, Ethics, Clinical Information and advancing the success of our Health Information System (HIS) collaboratively. In addition, the incumbent is the executive lead for research and academics including overseeing the development and advancement of the organization’s Academic Plan. Qualifications Required and Preferred About You You are a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree or PhD in nursing or related field. You have extensive experience in healthcare leadership in a complex and integrated health care setting along with a passion for recovery, patient safety, quality of care and patient/family focused care. You have a solid track record of leading change initiatives which impact organization wide processes and culture. People see you as approachable, visionary, creative, collaborative and supportive and you are able to foster professional development and accountability within an inter-professional approach to care. You are able to align teams and initiatives together to meet the mission, vision, values and strategic directions of the organization. Personal information you provide to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is collected pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act R.S.O 1990, c. P.40. It will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. At all times it will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Leader, Privacy & Access at 700 Gordon St. Whitby, ON L1N 5S9; 905-430-4055 ext. 6712 or refer to the Privacy & Access pages on the Ontario Shores website. Upon request, individual accommodation can be provided to applicants who meet the required qualifications outlined in the job descriptions, and have been invited for an interview. For questions and concerns, please contact Human Resources at 905.430.4055 ext. 6191.

The Brant Community Healthcare System The Brant Community Healthcare System consists of the Brantford General Hospital as a regional acute health centre and the Willett site in Paris which provides urgent care, a 32-bed inpatient unit and community outreach programs. With a total of 263 beds, the BCHS has attracted more than 175 physicians, 1300 highly trained employees, and over 500 volunteers. We are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. Through creative and innovative use of resources and partnerships, we focus on primary and secondary acute care, rehab, complex continuing care, palliative care, health promotion and mental health services. We are the regional centre for paediatrics, mental health, obstetrics, gynaecology, CT scanning, critical care, surgical services, ambulatory care and emergency medicine. We are also the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk. The Opportunity The position of Vice President (VP) Finance and Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the following organization wide corporate services: Finance, Decision Support and Purchasing; and, facility operational functions including Environmental Services, Nutrition Services, Stores, Security, and Engineering and Maintenance.   As a member of the Executive Team, the VP Finance and Corporate Services & CFO is accountable and shares responsibility with other BCHS executives to assure the provision of safe, quality and cost effective healthcare for our patients and community in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision and values.   The Ideal Candidate  The Ideal Candidate will have a proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively across the organization and maintain positive working relationships with the leadership of clinical, support services and medical programs. They must also maintain positive working relationships with the MOHLTC, HNHB LHIN, Brant Sub-region, Infrastructure Ontario (IO), LHIN, Mohawk Shared Services, Medbuy, partners within the LHIN and other organizations as required. Will have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in progressive senior leadership roles in related fields (finance and accounting), and complex operation environments with significant organizational change. Experience in health care and/or public sector/not-for-profit is an asset. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and will hold a Master’s Degree in either a Finance or Healthcare Related discipline. They will also be able to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the outlined responsibilities and accountabilities below. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities The VP Finance and Corporate Services & CFO is accountable for the quality and overall development and coordination of the programs within his/her portfolio. In the role of VP Corporate Services & CFO, the new incumbent will be responsible for the following:   Key Deliverables: Provides strategic financial management and operational people-centred leadership to both an assigned portfolio and the organization as a whole; Annual business planning and oversight of operational and financial plans; Develops standardized reporting model for financial and decision support information. Maintenance of all Capital Redevelopment Budgets; Development and use of expertise in Health System Funding Reform (HSFR) and Health Based Allocation Model (HBAM) forecasting; Meeting or exceeding BCHS, Ministry and LHIN accountability targets; Builds and develops an information technology and electronic health record road map that will enable BCHS to offer physicians, staff and patients access to the latest technology; Creates organizational planning and reporting systems; Provides corporate performance reports for the Executive team, CEO and Board of Governors as requested. Provides leadership to Environmental Services, Nutrition and Security in order to deliver exceptional outcomes and experience. Required Skills: Collaborative and team-building expertise, both inside and external to BCHS; Commitment to mentoring others and professional development; Expert people-centred leadership and management/ business acumen; Passion for patient-centred care and high quality safe care, caring and patient/family experiences; Role modelling BCHS values. For More Information For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mike Heenan, Vice-President at the Brant Community Healthcare System via email at mike.heenan@bchsys.org or via telephone at 519-751-5544 ext. 5847. All enquiries will be held in strictest confidence.Please note the deadline for submission (May 31st 2018). Candidates may send CV and covering letter to the above email address. 

Central Local Health Integration Network – Vice President, Clinical Health System Transformation & Quality The Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is one of 14 LHINs established by the Ontario provincial government to plan, coordinate, integrate and fund health services at the local level. Geographically varied, the Central LHIN comprises sections of northern Toronto, a portion of Etobicoke, most of York Region and South Simcoe County. With a population of nearly 2 million, the Central LHIN has the most residents, is among the most diverse and is one of the fastest growing of all LHINs. A key challenge is to meet the increasing demand for care and services as the population continues to grow and age at a rate above the provincial average. For 2017-2018, the Central LHIN’s budget of approximately $2.1 billion funds 93 Health Service Providers through 99 Service Accountability Agreements including: 7 public and 2 private hospitals 46 Long-Term Care Homes 31 Community Support Service providers 23 Mental Health and Addictions service providers 2 Community Health Centres As of June 2017, home and community care services previously provided by the Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) transitioned to the LHIN who now also coordinates and delivers home and community care and employs approximately 780 staff. Bringing together health care providers from sectors such as hospitals, community care, community support services, community mental health and addictions, community health centres and long-term care as well as collaborating with primary care providers and public health, LHINs work locally to achieve meaningful system improvements – results that could only be achieved at a local level based on a thorough understanding of local health care needs and established relationships. THE CONTEXT Enhanced clinical leadership in LHINs has been identified as a critical success factor for achieving the goals of these reforms. Clinical leads are seen as necessary elements of the LHIN organization to support their expanded mandate to act as the single point of accountability for local health service planning and performance management. Effective clinical leadership will also enable LHINs to engage clinicians, drive the adoption of evidence-based clinical standards in partnership with Health Quality Ontario (HQO), support clinical change management and quality improvement, contribute to population-based health care planning and lead clinical activities related to service integration and performance improvement. POSITION SUMMARY The Vice President, Clinical Health System Transformation & Quality provides clinical leadership and strategic direction to advance the priorities of the LHIN. The role is focused on clinical change management and leadership, health system planning, performance management and quality improvement. The position fosters strong collaborative relationships across the clinical spectrum, from public health, primary care providers and inter-professional teams to medical and clinical leaders in community and acute care settings. The VP Clinical reports to the Central LHIN CEO and works closely with the Central LHIN senior management team to drive positive clinical change and clinical engagement across the LHIN. The VP Clinical will be accountable for and lead all other clinical leadership positions in the Central LHIN, and will work collaboratively to achieve Central LHIN and provincially-defined performance metrics and to develop a more integrated health care system. This Vice President also plays the important role of Regional Clinical Quality Lead in a collaborative partnership between the Central LHIN and Health Quality Ontario. Reporting to the Chief of Clinical Quality at Health Quality Ontario, the VP will influence positive change with the ultimate goal of aligning the quality agenda, engaging communities to build on existing efforts, and promoting a culture of quality that will enable improved patient outcomes, experience of care and value for money.   NEAR-TERM PRIORITIES AND EXPECTATIONS   Develop a strong understanding of the LHIN’s mandate and priorities. Complete staffing of and provide leadership to the sub-region clinical leads to support the engagement of clinicians across the region and advance the ongoing development and implementation of the sub-region strategy. Establish one’s credibility and develop sound, trusted and collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders, including clinical counterparts across the LHIN network. In partnership with Health Quality Ontario, lead/participate in and contribute to the broader provincial clinical quality agenda. Contribute to the co-creation of a sub region model that will integrate primary care and other clinical services. Participate as a valued, contributing member of the LHIN’s senior management team.   POSITION REQUIREMENTS Educational Qualifications Currently or recently practicing, is a respected physician actively engaged at the system level who can dedicate 4 or 5 days per week to this mandate. Formal leadership training, change management, quality experience, system leadership, and physician engagement are assets. Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrates understanding of local health issues, priorities and needs while recognizing the broader trends in health care policy and system development. Practical experience in clinical change management and quality improvement methods and tools, and the ability to draw on leading practices to adapt and apply these skills. Knowledge of existing medical and clinical networks that can be tapped for effective engagement and communication of strategies and initiatives. Experience developing and implementing health care quality improvement strategies, implementation of clinical standards or other large-scale initiatives that cut across traditional health care silos. Proven ability to manage and guide planning and implementation, including developing resource requirements, timelines, and milestones. Key Attributes Ability to work well with others in teams, networks and organizations and achieve consensus when there are diverse views. Ability and credibility to reach and engage clinicians across a variety of settings and disciplines. Ability to think conceptually, plan flexibly, identify continual opportunities for improvement, and operate effectively in a complex environment. Sensitivity and organizational skills to operate effectively across complex work cultures and environments Political acuity, and understanding and commitment to diversity. LEADS Health Leadership Competencies Lead Self Engage Others Achieve Results Develop Coalitions Systems Transformation Job Specific Competencies Strategic Planning: Communicates corporate goals and objectives within the department. Aligns department tasks and objectives with corporate goals and objectives. Establishes clear targets and measures to track progress toward department objectives. Shares organizational performance measurement information and encourages dialogue and analysis. Stakeholder Engagement: Develops networks and builds alliances. Engages in cross-functional activities; collaborates across boundaries, and finds common ground with a widening range of stakeholders. Relationship Management: Builds multiple external collaborative relationships to support department performance. Identifies the key issues and accommodates the key players when dealing with external parties/units on joint projects. Communication and Interpersonal skills: Listens well and encourages open communication. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others in different situations; is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others with respect. Negotiations and Conflict Management: Builds consensus and seeks cooperation of others when working with stakeholders and other departments. Recognizes and manages difficult relationships by stressing the importance of valuing diverse viewpoints. Program and Patient Services Leadership: Contributes to developing key values and a shared vision in planning and implementing programs and policies in the community. Change Management: Actively embraces change efforts and initiatives to improve department performance. Develops and uses different methods to help employees to positively react to change. To request a copy of the position profile that outlines in more detail the mandate and key responsibilities, please contact Ed Perkovic, Director of Research, at Amrop Knightsbridge, at eperkovic@amropknightsbridge.com or 1-416-640-4311. If this opportunity is of interest, please submit to Ed your resume along with an expression of interest for consideration.

  Associate Vice President, HIS Project Executive Lead Trillium Health Partners (THP) is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. THP operates on three main sites – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital, and Queensway Health Centre and offers a full range of acute care as well as a variety of specialized, community-based programs. THP’s mission is to create a new kind of health care for a healthier community. Guided by its values of compassion, excellence, and courage, THP’s strategic plan envisions a new approach to health – working in partnership to create an inter-connected system of care that is organized around the patient, both inside the Hospital and beyond its walls, by balancing quality, access and sustainability. With a vision for developing a common information platform that supports an efficient patient experience, common clinical best practices and continuity of information, THP has identified information and technology as key enablers on their journey to transforming care. For more information about THP, please visit their website at https://trilliumhealthpartners.ca .  The Position In this newly created leadership role, the Associate Vice President, HIS Project Lead (AVP) will be instrumental in the implementation of a new Hospital Information System (HIS) - a complex, large scale transformation which will support the achievement of the organization’s strategic goals of improved quality, access and sustainability. As the HIS Project Executive Lead, in close collaboration with the project Steering Committee, this AVP will report to the SVP, Enterprise Risk & Chief Information and Privacy Officer to lead and support the execution of this project and will work closely with leaders and frontline staff across the organization. Through this work, the AVP will deliver comprehensive clinical information tools that will enhance patient safety, quality of care, efficiency, business intelligence and innovation. Specifically, the HIS system transformation will involve replacing three existing information systems and adopting a chosen HIS product.    Key leadership initiatives for the new AVP will be to: Champion the organizational transformation of a common HIS, a multimillion-dollar IT investment. Provide leadership for the development and execution of the IT system modernization strategy, providing direction for a broad and complex corporate change initiative, from design through to execution and adoption. Collaborate with a range of stakeholders, within and beyond THP, ensuring effective health system engagement and the development and sustainability of regional partnerships. Ensure efficient project management principles and practices are in place to manage a highly demanding project, on time and within budget.   Experience The successful candidate will have at least 8-10 years of progressive experience in health care and/or a similarly complex sector/industry. This is a newly created role that requires someone that has a demonstrated track record in successful, large-scale information technology system implementation (preferably in health care), executive-level leadership and project governance, organizational change management, team building and coordinated execution. Further, the AVP will embody excellence in customer service, commitment to high quality communications and be highly effective at stakeholder engagement. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume or query, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .  

Sinai Health System is an integrated health care system that delivers exceptional care from healthy beginning to healthy aging for people with specialized and complex health needs.  Comprised of Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, Circle of Care, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and Mount Sinai Hospital, Sinai Health System combines acute care, complex and rehabilitative care, primary care, home care and other community-based services to provide an innovative and integrated continuum of care to improve patient experiences and outcomes.  We discover and translate scientific breakthrough, develop practical health solutions and educate future clinical and scientific leaders.  Sinai Health System has a bold vision and strategy for the future: To create Canada's leading health system pushing the boundaries to realize the best health and care for complex patients. To support us on this journey, we are seeking a respected and progressive leader skilled in system-level leadership for professional practice, who shares our vision for an integrated system of connected care. The Vice President, Professional Practice, Nursing and Health Disciplines at Sinai Health is passionate about academic and professional practice and provides strategic leadership to nursing and health disciplines through the advancement of collaborative care delivery, evidence based practice, research and innovation, professional growth and development. This role works closely with professional practice, quality, Magnet, and operational and leadership teams to design and develop systems in order to enhance nursing and health discipline practice to achieve the highest standards of care. The Vice President is a senior leadership position reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and CNE. The role is accountable for professional and academic practice across Sinai Health for all regulated and unregulated care providers with the exception of medicine, dentistry and midwifery. The role also works in partnership with the CNE, Quality leadership and Magnet Program Director to support and enable key Magnet deliverables through the achievement of empirical outcomes and sources of evidence. As a dynamic leader engaged in all levels of organizational change and priorities, the role integrates and aligns professional and academic practice to ensure key initiatives have optimal impact on outcomes and patient/staff experience. In addition, the Vice President will oversee the implementation of the Collaborative Academic Strategic Plan, utilizing transformational leadership approaches and leading edge strategies to engage clinicians and interprofessional teams across the organization in all aspects of the strategy. The Vice President fosters an environment that promotes and supports quality, patient-centred care, quality of work life and shared leadership and seeks funding opportunities to support priority projects. The role fosters effective alliances with policy makers as well as professional, health care, education and community organizations. The Vice President serves in an advisory capacity to the Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer and CNE and is a member on senior leadership committees across Sinai Health. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for ensuring that the there is a dynamic professional practice environment in place and that clinical and regulatory standards and core competencies are met. The Vice President works in partnership with senior and executive leaders (from research, quality, operational readiness, clinical and enterprise risk, education, information management, operations, etc.) and their teams to create an environment conducive to teaching, learning, research and providing safe, high quality service excellence and compassionate patient centered care. The Vice President holds a clinical cross appointment at the University of Toronto, partners with other universities and colleges, and is actively involved with local, provincial, and national associations to shape and influence health care policy. The preferred candidate will have eight to ten years of experience in system-level leadership for professional practice and related hospital or related progressive senior leadership experience. The preferred candidate will also possess a minimum of Master’s degree in nursing or other health discipline related fields. The successful incumbent will possess extensive knowledge of the healthcare sector with a track record of advancing innovation in the delivery of care. The successful incumbent will be an adept strategic thinker with significant experience leading complex programs and an earned reputation for developing both people and processes. The preferred candidate will also demonstrate strong change leadership and have experience leading large scale corporate strategic initiatives that align with practice. Demonstrated leadership engagement in relevant professional associations as well as with specialty professional associations and current registration or eligibility for registration with a Professional College in Ontario are also required to be successful in this role.