Fraser Health (FH) is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. The Fraser region is home to 32 First Nations communities and 6 Métis Chartered communities. Our team of nearly 48,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: better health, best in health care.
We are seeking an innovative and data-driven Executive Director, Clinical Informatics and Provider Experience and Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) to transform and actualize the vision for Fraser Health’s digital health strategy. The Executive Director and CCIO will champion the adoption and utilization of technology-enabled solutions that advance the seamless provision of digitally enabled patient care, and provider experience. With a focus on improving quality of care, the Executive Director will work in dyad partnership with the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) to identify and measure patient outcomes and develop new workflows and processes for digitization, while enhancing and improving the delivery of care through the redesign of services and introduction of powerful new capabilities.
Reporting to the Vice President of Digital Patient and Provider Experience, the incoming Executive Director will have the inherent ability and acquired knowledge to analyze complex clinical operations and structure processes that facilitate and foster decision-making in alignment with clinical information needs. The successful candidate will be a thought leader in digital strategy, development, and design, and will move informatics solutions forward with purpose, intention, and vision to ensure clinical needs are translated into technological solutions that optimize care quality and patient safety. As a clear, caring, and courageous leader, the Executive Director and CCIO will play an integral role in developing an advanced model for clinical and medical informatics that promotes and ensures practice readiness spanning the continuum of care across the Fraser Health region.
The Executive Director, Clinical Informatics and Provider Experience and CCIO is accountable for:
Leading and managing long-term strategic plans and objectives within the Clinical Informatics and Provider Experience portfolio, while working across FH to ensure interprofessional models of practice are integrated and supported in the design of digital patient records, digital experiences and the implementation of digital health solutions;
Developing long-range strategic plans, goals, and annual objectives and guiding the implementation and sustainment of Meditech Expanse, in collaboration with Advance Program leadership and others;
Leading, developing, implementing, and evaluating new initiatives that support practice standardization, such as clinical content systems;
Developing and monitoring an annual budget for an area of responsibility, including the monitoring of budget performance, planning and adjusting operations and/or staffing to meet projections and annual targets;
Identifying and evaluating clinical/medical practice and patient safety risks and internal controls for new digital health initiatives across FH while identifying and fostering partnership opportunities;
Advocating and influencing CIS clinical content processes to ensure specialized FH expertise is included in system design and build;
Increasing operational efficiencies through digital transformation, and improving digital literacy and digital maturity across the organization.
The successful candidate will have:
Master's Degree in Health or Business Administration, Health Information Management or a related field;
Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of recent, related clinical leadership experience in the health care sector, including experience with electronic clinical systems;
Graduated from a school of Nursing or Allied Health discipline;
Current practicing registration with an applicable regulatory body such as the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives;
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
The salary range for this position is CAD $77.04 - $115.56 / hour.
If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about this rewarding leadership opportunity with Fraser Health, please email the Executive and Senior Leadership Acquisition team at executive.recruitment@fraserhealth.ca.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Fraser Health (FH) is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. The Fraser region is home to 32 First Nations communities and 6 Métis Chartered communities. Our team of nearly 48,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: better health, best in health care.
We are seeking an innovative and data-driven Executive Director, Clinical Informatics and Provider Experience and Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) to transform and actualize the vision for Fraser Health’s digital health strategy. The Executive Director and CCIO will champion the adoption and utilization of technology-enabled solutions that advance the seamless provision of digitally enabled patient care, and provider experience. With a focus on improving quality of care, the Executive Director will work in dyad partnership with the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) to identify and measure patient outcomes and develop new workflows and processes for digitization, while enhancing and improving the delivery of care through the redesign of services and introduction of powerful new capabilities.
Reporting to the Vice President of Digital Patient and Provider Experience, the incoming Executive Director will have the inherent ability and acquired knowledge to analyze complex clinical operations and structure processes that facilitate and foster decision-making in alignment with clinical information needs. The successful candidate will be a thought leader in digital strategy, development, and design, and will move informatics solutions forward with purpose, intention, and vision to ensure clinical needs are translated into technological solutions that optimize care quality and patient safety. As a clear, caring, and courageous leader, the Executive Director and CCIO will play an integral role in developing an advanced model for clinical and medical informatics that promotes and ensures practice readiness spanning the continuum of care across the Fraser Health region.
The Executive Director, Clinical Informatics and Provider Experience and CCIO is accountable for:
Leading and managing long-term strategic plans and objectives within the Clinical Informatics and Provider Experience portfolio, while working across FH to ensure interprofessional models of practice are integrated and supported in the design of digital patient records, digital experiences and the implementation of digital health solutions;
Developing long-range strategic plans, goals, and annual objectives and guiding the implementation and sustainment of Meditech Expanse, in collaboration with Advance Program leadership and others;
Leading, developing, implementing, and evaluating new initiatives that support practice standardization, such as clinical content systems;
Developing and monitoring an annual budget for an area of responsibility, including the monitoring of budget performance, planning and adjusting operations and/or staffing to meet projections and annual targets;
Identifying and evaluating clinical/medical practice and patient safety risks and internal controls for new digital health initiatives across FH while identifying and fostering partnership opportunities;
Advocating and influencing CIS clinical content processes to ensure specialized FH expertise is included in system design and build;
Increasing operational efficiencies through digital transformation, and improving digital literacy and digital maturity across the organization.
The successful candidate will have:
Master's Degree in Health or Business Administration, Health Information Management or a related field;
Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of recent, related clinical leadership experience in the health care sector, including experience with electronic clinical systems;
Graduated from a school of Nursing or Allied Health discipline;
Current practicing registration with an applicable regulatory body such as the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives;
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
The salary range for this position is CAD $77.04 - $115.56 / hour.
If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about this rewarding leadership opportunity with Fraser Health, please email the Executive and Senior Leadership Acquisition team at executive.recruitment@fraserhealth.ca.
Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.
We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.
We are looking for a Manager to work with our Patient Safety, Legal, Risk and Compliance Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Passion, Courage, and Teamwork.
Position Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director, Medicine, Emergency Department, ICU, Patient Safety, Legal and Risk will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of key quality and patient safety initiatives across Headwaters Health Care Centre. The Manager of Patient Safety, Legal, Risk and Compliance will work with all units and departments, including front-line staff, managers, and directors, and provide assistance and input to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors as requested.
The successful candidate will collaborate with all levels to foster an environment of minimizing risk and maximizing patient safety and quality care across the organization, to ensure continued organization-wide success. responsible for Headwaters legal requirements, enterprise risk management, business continuity & emergency preparedness, claims management and corporate insurance policy coverage.
Patient Safety:
Build awareness and capacity with all staff, including clinical and non-clinical, physicians and volunteers on patient safety.
Work collaboratively with teams and leaders to develop patient safety strategies to patient safety issues, address risks, and mitigate injury/harm to patients.
Assist with the planning, design, and execution of Patient Safety Week activities in collaboration with others.
Support the orientation of new staff on quality and patient safety.
Design, develop and deliver content for e-learning modules for patient safety education/core curriculum.
Contribute to professional rounds, e.g. medical/surgical rounds (arrange speakers relevant to topic)
Collaborate with programs and other corporate support areas such as Enterprise Risk Management, Quality Reviews and Professional Practice etc.
Proactively identify quality, patient safety and patient experience opportunities through data trending and analysis
Develop patient safety toolkit and lead training.
Provide input to content of annual Quality Improvement Plan, support the Accreditation process and corporate indicators.
Routine review, analysis of patient incidents (as related to activities listed above)
Monitor and communicate detailed feedback on quality improvement outcomes in collaboration with program leaders, medical directors, and various internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and provide recommendations and solutions to executives on process improvement initiatives.
Develop policies and procedures and reports pertaining to Quality and Safety
Identify trends and implement changes based on metrics.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement key High Reliability Organization (HRO) tactics and initiatives.
Plan, develop, implement, and monitor the Patient Safety Program across the hospital.
Support and deliver in the preparation of data collection and analysis and prepare regular and timely reports related to Quality and safety indicators as required.
Lead the organization through the Accreditation cycle including the onsite
Risk and Legal:
Oversight for the Enterprise Risk Management program, and approach problems and issues from both a detail-oriented and systems-wide perspective, including identification and implementation of best practices with respect to risk management.
Coordinate and provide leadership for the enterprise risk management program across the organization. This includes supporting risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities (including risk surveys, workshops, and reviews).
Developing reports for staff, managers, senior team, and the Board of Directors on the Enterprise Risk Management program.
Develop reports for staff, managers, senior team and Board of Directors on loss trends and mitigation strategies to inform decisions about risk management.
Promote a knowledge of risk management on the units by engagement with managers and unit members (or other stakeholders as appropriate) at huddles, department meetings, quality committees etc.
Offer expert assistance to quality-of-care reviews by facilitating root cause analysis, providing knowledge of risk management, quality improvement, and patient safety principles.
Responsible for providing leadership during risk identification and risk mitigation activities. The incumbent also supports executive leadership and the board with information drawn from these risk management activities with respect to informing organizational priorities, strategic planning, and operational management.
Provide leadership to managers, directors, and VPs during incident management by identifying risks, providing assistance with root cause analysis, and developing a culture of patient safety.
Provide leadership with respect to sharing of best practices, policies, and procedures, supporting other leaders on risk management issues, and providing experience, guidance, and support to risk management issues as they arise.
Liaise with legal on all corporate contracts; draft and prepare court documents, submissions, policies/procedures, review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.
Draft and distribute notifications of legal claims to insurer; investigate legal claims to obtain and provide relevant evidence to insurance adjuster and outside counsel; gather and provide answers to requests for information from the insurance adjuster and outside counsel.
Manage medical malpractice, slip & falls and Human Rights Tribunal claims and files, (potential and active legal claims); collaborate with outside counsel in defending lawsuits from inception to dismissal or settlement, with a focus on mitigating risk; assist outside counsel with coordinating witnesses for discoveries and/or trial.
Maintain Claims Management database: input key information, claim details, summary description, parties involved, contact information, key dates, financial information, status, documents, and correspondence.
Conduct investigative and/or support meetings/interviews with staff (witnesses) from all levels and areas of hospital, which includes all units/programs/departments, including third party contractors as needed.
Conduct examination for discovery prep meetings and assist outside counsel with preparing witnesses for discoveries and/or trial.
Review legal documentation, such as statements of claim, motions, notices, discovery transcripts and approve some legal documentations such as an affidavit of documents.
Obtain approvals from reporting Director and ELT for settlement of legal claims and provide instructions re settlement to outside counsel.
Act as the key contact for accepting service of legal documents and facilitating service on staff; outside counsel and insurance partners (HIROC); handle inquiries and/or provide guidance regarding service of legal documents (summons, subpoena); handling police inquiries/request from either staff or police regarding the release of information; and for staff and liaison between staff/witnesses and outside counsel throughout litigation process.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in a health-related discipline an asset
Must have an undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline from a recognized institution.
Experience as a system and incident management administrator an asset.
Experience maintaining and updating policies, procedures, and standard work documents.
Lean methodology training and monitoring QI initiatives preferred.
Knowledge of High Reliability Organization (HRO) tactics and initiatives an asset
Minimum (5) years’ experience in a healthcare setting
Minimum (3) years’ experience in patient safety, risk management, Incident investigation and analysis, and project management
Must be a regulated health professional with certification or experience in a health care discipline/healthcare setting.
Certification in Patient Safety Trainer, Canadian Patient Safety Officer, Critical Incident Analysis and Patient Safety from an applicable program, e.g. Ontario Health Association or Canadian Patient Safety Institute/Healthcare Excellence Canada is an asset.
Advanced computer knowledge and skills in applications such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 2016 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) and Adobe Acrobat, Visio and Project and RL6 solutions.
Excellent use of healthcare-related e-software {e.g. Incident reporting system, medical records)
Experience and knowledge with Patient Safety and Quality projects or initiatives, electronic clinical incident management systems, performance measurement, data reporting analysis, quality improvement principles and Quality of Care Reviews
Proficient knowledge of legislation and regulatory environment applicable to hospitals/ healthcare, including Excellent Care for All Act, Quality of Care Information Protection Act and Privacy Act
Superior knowledge of patient quality and safety principles
Outstanding knowledge of quality and safety, including experience working with risk/patient safety related tools, practices, methodologies, and frameworks
Highly organized multitasker and detail-oriented professional with ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to proficiently interpret clinical documentation.
Demonstrates excellent effective objective interpersonal and communication skills along with investigative, teaching and facilitation skills.
Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public.
Demonstrates values consistent with Headwaters Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
Excellent time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and medical software systems.
Impeccable performance and attendance required.
Outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday Hiring Salary Range: Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Entitled to HOOPP Pension
100% Employer Cost Benefits
Why Headwaters?
Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community. We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters .
Extra Information:
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors. All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together.
We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home.
We are looking for a Manager to work with our Patient Safety, Legal, Risk and Compliance Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Passion, Courage, and Teamwork.
Position Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director, Medicine, Emergency Department, ICU, Patient Safety, Legal and Risk will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of key quality and patient safety initiatives across Headwaters Health Care Centre. The Manager of Patient Safety, Legal, Risk and Compliance will work with all units and departments, including front-line staff, managers, and directors, and provide assistance and input to the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Directors as requested.
The successful candidate will collaborate with all levels to foster an environment of minimizing risk and maximizing patient safety and quality care across the organization, to ensure continued organization-wide success. responsible for Headwaters legal requirements, enterprise risk management, business continuity & emergency preparedness, claims management and corporate insurance policy coverage.
Patient Safety:
Build awareness and capacity with all staff, including clinical and non-clinical, physicians and volunteers on patient safety.
Work collaboratively with teams and leaders to develop patient safety strategies to patient safety issues, address risks, and mitigate injury/harm to patients.
Assist with the planning, design, and execution of Patient Safety Week activities in collaboration with others.
Support the orientation of new staff on quality and patient safety.
Design, develop and deliver content for e-learning modules for patient safety education/core curriculum.
Contribute to professional rounds, e.g. medical/surgical rounds (arrange speakers relevant to topic)
Collaborate with programs and other corporate support areas such as Enterprise Risk Management, Quality Reviews and Professional Practice etc.
Proactively identify quality, patient safety and patient experience opportunities through data trending and analysis
Develop patient safety toolkit and lead training.
Provide input to content of annual Quality Improvement Plan, support the Accreditation process and corporate indicators.
Routine review, analysis of patient incidents (as related to activities listed above)
Monitor and communicate detailed feedback on quality improvement outcomes in collaboration with program leaders, medical directors, and various internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and provide recommendations and solutions to executives on process improvement initiatives.
Develop policies and procedures and reports pertaining to Quality and Safety
Identify trends and implement changes based on metrics.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement key High Reliability Organization (HRO) tactics and initiatives.
Plan, develop, implement, and monitor the Patient Safety Program across the hospital.
Support and deliver in the preparation of data collection and analysis and prepare regular and timely reports related to Quality and safety indicators as required.
Lead the organization through the Accreditation cycle including the onsite
Risk and Legal:
Oversight for the Enterprise Risk Management program, and approach problems and issues from both a detail-oriented and systems-wide perspective, including identification and implementation of best practices with respect to risk management.
Coordinate and provide leadership for the enterprise risk management program across the organization. This includes supporting risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities (including risk surveys, workshops, and reviews).
Developing reports for staff, managers, senior team, and the Board of Directors on the Enterprise Risk Management program.
Develop reports for staff, managers, senior team and Board of Directors on loss trends and mitigation strategies to inform decisions about risk management.
Promote a knowledge of risk management on the units by engagement with managers and unit members (or other stakeholders as appropriate) at huddles, department meetings, quality committees etc.
Offer expert assistance to quality-of-care reviews by facilitating root cause analysis, providing knowledge of risk management, quality improvement, and patient safety principles.
Responsible for providing leadership during risk identification and risk mitigation activities. The incumbent also supports executive leadership and the board with information drawn from these risk management activities with respect to informing organizational priorities, strategic planning, and operational management.
Provide leadership to managers, directors, and VPs during incident management by identifying risks, providing assistance with root cause analysis, and developing a culture of patient safety.
Provide leadership with respect to sharing of best practices, policies, and procedures, supporting other leaders on risk management issues, and providing experience, guidance, and support to risk management issues as they arise.
Liaise with legal on all corporate contracts; draft and prepare court documents, submissions, policies/procedures, review and proofread documents and correspondence to ensure compliance with legal procedures and grammatical usage.
Draft and distribute notifications of legal claims to insurer; investigate legal claims to obtain and provide relevant evidence to insurance adjuster and outside counsel; gather and provide answers to requests for information from the insurance adjuster and outside counsel.
Manage medical malpractice, slip & falls and Human Rights Tribunal claims and files, (potential and active legal claims); collaborate with outside counsel in defending lawsuits from inception to dismissal or settlement, with a focus on mitigating risk; assist outside counsel with coordinating witnesses for discoveries and/or trial.
Maintain Claims Management database: input key information, claim details, summary description, parties involved, contact information, key dates, financial information, status, documents, and correspondence.
Conduct investigative and/or support meetings/interviews with staff (witnesses) from all levels and areas of hospital, which includes all units/programs/departments, including third party contractors as needed.
Conduct examination for discovery prep meetings and assist outside counsel with preparing witnesses for discoveries and/or trial.
Review legal documentation, such as statements of claim, motions, notices, discovery transcripts and approve some legal documentations such as an affidavit of documents.
Obtain approvals from reporting Director and ELT for settlement of legal claims and provide instructions re settlement to outside counsel.
Act as the key contact for accepting service of legal documents and facilitating service on staff; outside counsel and insurance partners (HIROC); handle inquiries and/or provide guidance regarding service of legal documents (summons, subpoena); handling police inquiries/request from either staff or police regarding the release of information; and for staff and liaison between staff/witnesses and outside counsel throughout litigation process.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in a health-related discipline an asset
Must have an undergraduate degree in a health-related discipline from a recognized institution.
Experience as a system and incident management administrator an asset.
Experience maintaining and updating policies, procedures, and standard work documents.
Lean methodology training and monitoring QI initiatives preferred.
Knowledge of High Reliability Organization (HRO) tactics and initiatives an asset
Minimum (5) years’ experience in a healthcare setting
Minimum (3) years’ experience in patient safety, risk management, Incident investigation and analysis, and project management
Must be a regulated health professional with certification or experience in a health care discipline/healthcare setting.
Certification in Patient Safety Trainer, Canadian Patient Safety Officer, Critical Incident Analysis and Patient Safety from an applicable program, e.g. Ontario Health Association or Canadian Patient Safety Institute/Healthcare Excellence Canada is an asset.
Advanced computer knowledge and skills in applications such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 2016 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) and Adobe Acrobat, Visio and Project and RL6 solutions.
Excellent use of healthcare-related e-software {e.g. Incident reporting system, medical records)
Experience and knowledge with Patient Safety and Quality projects or initiatives, electronic clinical incident management systems, performance measurement, data reporting analysis, quality improvement principles and Quality of Care Reviews
Proficient knowledge of legislation and regulatory environment applicable to hospitals/ healthcare, including Excellent Care for All Act, Quality of Care Information Protection Act and Privacy Act
Superior knowledge of patient quality and safety principles
Outstanding knowledge of quality and safety, including experience working with risk/patient safety related tools, practices, methodologies, and frameworks
Highly organized multitasker and detail-oriented professional with ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment.
Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to proficiently interpret clinical documentation.
Demonstrates excellent effective objective interpersonal and communication skills along with investigative, teaching and facilitation skills.
Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public.
Demonstrates values consistent with Headwaters Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
Excellent time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and medical software systems.
Impeccable performance and attendance required.
Outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday Hiring Salary Range: Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Entitled to HOOPP Pension
100% Employer Cost Benefits
Why Headwaters?
Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community. We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters .
Extra Information:
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors. All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!
A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, Ontario you can experience the balance of a supportive yet challenging career environment with a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.
Join a seasoned Senior Leadership Team with Health Sciences North (HSN), one of Canada’s Top 40 research hospitals and Northern Ontario’s largest hospital. Champion innovation in the delivery of the right care in a timely, safe and efficient way. As a teaching hospital, HSN is committed to strengthening our academic and research impact while collaborating with regional, provincial, national and international partners on research that improves health outcomes for the people of Northeastern Ontario. HSN is the tertiary care centre for Northeastern Ontario, locally affiliated with Laurentian University and NOSM University. Join a team of 4,400 employees, 600 physicians, 2,900 learners and 265 volunteers.
HSN is seeking an experienced, talented clinical leader for the position of Vice President, Medicine and Chief Nursing Executive with a proven track record of building successful teams and partnerships to ensure the delivery of high quality care and outstanding patient experiences. Under the leadership of the President and Chief Executive Officer, this leader will be a system thinker and excellent communicator with the ability to plan and implement change, and creatively achieve results. They will possess the skills and credibility to inspire a division of 500-1,000 employees, earn the trust of medical staff, local and regional partners, Ontario Health and colleagues from over 20 partner hospitals, while managing a budget of $40-$150 million. The ideal candidate will have the appropriate balance of education, experience, demonstrated knowledge and personal attributes required for the role, as well as will bring VP/Director level experience from a hospital setting, and will be bilingual in English and French. Women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, Francophones, and other equity-deserving candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Vice President, Medicine and Chief Nursing Executive leads HSN’s largest division which includes Medicine, Critical Care and Cardiology, Community Care/Rehabilitation/Nephrology, Emergency Services and Professional Practice, the North East Specialized Geriatric Centre, as well as Care Transitions/Patient Flow/Utilization. This VP champions HSN’s key goal of being patient and family-focused. This includes desired outcomes of improving patient satisfaction with admission and discharge, pursuing continuous quality improvement, providing clinical leadership in the optimization of the new regional Electronic Medical Record (going live in June 2024) and promoting senior friendly care. With responsibility for patient flow, the VP develops plans to improve internal and external capacity, flow, and resource utilization. The VP works closely with the Chiefs of Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Sciences, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine/Hospitalists and Medicine, will be tasked with strengthening medicine sub-subspecialties, serve as the regional critical care representative, and advise the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) on ways to grow its research efforts for cardiovascular health and healthy aging.
Interested applicants should apply directly to requisition #5307 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/ . The posting will remain active until filled, however the search committee will begin reviewing applicants on April 11, 2024.
KEY FUNCTION:
Lead the development and delivery of clinical programs and services in, Medicine, Critical and Emergency Care, Community Care and Rehabilitation, Nephrology, North East Specialized Geriatric Centre, Care Transitions, Patient Flow and Utilization to ensure service delivery strategies align with HSN’s mission, vision and values, Strategic Plan and targets set in the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
DUTIES:
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe, patient-centred environment while contributing to continuous improvement and risk management initiatives.
Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Committee in establishing and implementing HSN’s strategic planning process and the establishment of the vision, mission, values, and standards of performance for hospital-wide application.
Promote a patient-centered care focus and engage patients and families in care delivery and care design.
Promote a culture that encourages the engagement of staff, physicians, learners, patient representatives and volunteers in safety.
Engage partners to ensure that collaborative solutions are developed and implemented to improve patient transitions and flow.
Ensure the provision of high quality patient-care and design a system of internal controls where operations are effective, efficient, and in compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory, and best practice requirements.
Ensure the vision and tools of professional practice are embedded in the practice of professional staff and within HSN’s operational activities and systems to support high standards of professional practice and care.
Enhance the development of a continuous improvement culture to support care delivery and enhance job satisfaction.
Plan, investigate, recommend, and implement methods of streamlining and increasing the efficiency of the clinical programs.
The CNE function may be included in the duties in which case the CNE acts as a non-voting member of the Hospital Board of Directors, as voting member of its Quality Committee, and reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer for the CNE duties.
Develop annual budgets and assume fiscal accountability of the portfolio’s operation according to approved budget.
Guide, motivate, monitor, and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, evaluate performance.
Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
Lead organization wide strategic plan outcomes particularly those associated with being Patient and Family focussed.
Determine and align program improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Ensure a strong relationship with the Chiefs of Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Sciences, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine/Hospitalists, and Medicine.
Advise the Health Sciences North Research Institute on ways to grow its research efforts including for cardiovascular health and healthy aging.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Provide Senior Leadership on-call duties as scheduled.
Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Master’s Degree in Health, Business, Nursing Administration, or a health-related field from an accredited university is required.
Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.
Current Certificate of Registration with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) is preferred.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a senior management role within a large multi-specialty clinic, acute health care facility, or in a large multi-specialty health care environment.
Experience as a Vice President, Associate Vice President or Director in one of Canada’s large hospitals is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Demonstrated presentation skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels.
Demonstrated clinical and administrative leadership skills.
Demonstrated strategic planning, innovative thinking, and implementation skills with the ability to advance a strategic plan through systematic and progressive implementation.
Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical thinking, conflict management, and team-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, administer, and report on budgets.
Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative processes across institutions.
Demonstrated ability to take appropriate action to resolve workplace related issues and problems.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Ability to travel between local sites.
OTHER:
Bilingualism is a strong asset.
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!
A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, Ontario you can experience the balance of a supportive yet challenging career environment with a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.
Join a seasoned Senior Leadership Team with Health Sciences North (HSN), one of Canada’s Top 40 research hospitals and Northern Ontario’s largest hospital. Champion innovation in the delivery of the right care in a timely, safe and efficient way. As a teaching hospital, HSN is committed to strengthening our academic and research impact while collaborating with regional, provincial, national and international partners on research that improves health outcomes for the people of Northeastern Ontario. HSN is the tertiary care centre for Northeastern Ontario, locally affiliated with Laurentian University and NOSM University. Join a team of 4,400 employees, 600 physicians, 2,900 learners and 265 volunteers.
HSN is seeking an experienced, talented clinical leader for the position of Vice President, Medicine and Chief Nursing Executive with a proven track record of building successful teams and partnerships to ensure the delivery of high quality care and outstanding patient experiences. Under the leadership of the President and Chief Executive Officer, this leader will be a system thinker and excellent communicator with the ability to plan and implement change, and creatively achieve results. They will possess the skills and credibility to inspire a division of 500-1,000 employees, earn the trust of medical staff, local and regional partners, Ontario Health and colleagues from over 20 partner hospitals, while managing a budget of $40-$150 million. The ideal candidate will have the appropriate balance of education, experience, demonstrated knowledge and personal attributes required for the role, as well as will bring VP/Director level experience from a hospital setting, and will be bilingual in English and French. Women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, Francophones, and other equity-deserving candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Vice President, Medicine and Chief Nursing Executive leads HSN’s largest division which includes Medicine, Critical Care and Cardiology, Community Care/Rehabilitation/Nephrology, Emergency Services and Professional Practice, the North East Specialized Geriatric Centre, as well as Care Transitions/Patient Flow/Utilization. This VP champions HSN’s key goal of being patient and family-focused. This includes desired outcomes of improving patient satisfaction with admission and discharge, pursuing continuous quality improvement, providing clinical leadership in the optimization of the new regional Electronic Medical Record (going live in June 2024) and promoting senior friendly care. With responsibility for patient flow, the VP develops plans to improve internal and external capacity, flow, and resource utilization. The VP works closely with the Chiefs of Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Sciences, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine/Hospitalists and Medicine, will be tasked with strengthening medicine sub-subspecialties, serve as the regional critical care representative, and advise the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) on ways to grow its research efforts for cardiovascular health and healthy aging.
Interested applicants should apply directly to requisition #5307 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/ . The posting will remain active until filled, however the search committee will begin reviewing applicants on April 11, 2024.
KEY FUNCTION:
Lead the development and delivery of clinical programs and services in, Medicine, Critical and Emergency Care, Community Care and Rehabilitation, Nephrology, North East Specialized Geriatric Centre, Care Transitions, Patient Flow and Utilization to ensure service delivery strategies align with HSN’s mission, vision and values, Strategic Plan and targets set in the Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the President and Chief Executive Officer.
DUTIES:
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe, patient-centred environment while contributing to continuous improvement and risk management initiatives.
Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Committee in establishing and implementing HSN’s strategic planning process and the establishment of the vision, mission, values, and standards of performance for hospital-wide application.
Promote a patient-centered care focus and engage patients and families in care delivery and care design.
Promote a culture that encourages the engagement of staff, physicians, learners, patient representatives and volunteers in safety.
Engage partners to ensure that collaborative solutions are developed and implemented to improve patient transitions and flow.
Ensure the provision of high quality patient-care and design a system of internal controls where operations are effective, efficient, and in compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory, and best practice requirements.
Ensure the vision and tools of professional practice are embedded in the practice of professional staff and within HSN’s operational activities and systems to support high standards of professional practice and care.
Enhance the development of a continuous improvement culture to support care delivery and enhance job satisfaction.
Plan, investigate, recommend, and implement methods of streamlining and increasing the efficiency of the clinical programs.
The CNE function may be included in the duties in which case the CNE acts as a non-voting member of the Hospital Board of Directors, as voting member of its Quality Committee, and reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer for the CNE duties.
Develop annual budgets and assume fiscal accountability of the portfolio’s operation according to approved budget.
Guide, motivate, monitor, and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, evaluate performance.
Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
Lead organization wide strategic plan outcomes particularly those associated with being Patient and Family focussed.
Determine and align program improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
Ensure a strong relationship with the Chiefs of Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Sciences, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine/Hospitalists, and Medicine.
Advise the Health Sciences North Research Institute on ways to grow its research efforts including for cardiovascular health and healthy aging.
Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
Provide Senior Leadership on-call duties as scheduled.
Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Master’s Degree in Health, Business, Nursing Administration, or a health-related field from an accredited university is required.
Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is required.
Current Certificate of Registration with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) is preferred.
Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a senior management role within a large multi-specialty clinic, acute health care facility, or in a large multi-specialty health care environment.
Experience as a Vice President, Associate Vice President or Director in one of Canada’s large hospitals is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Demonstrated presentation skills with the ability to impact and influence others at all levels.
Demonstrated clinical and administrative leadership skills.
Demonstrated strategic planning, innovative thinking, and implementation skills with the ability to advance a strategic plan through systematic and progressive implementation.
Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical thinking, conflict management, and team-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, administer, and report on budgets.
Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Ability to develop partnerships and collaborative processes across institutions.
Demonstrated ability to take appropriate action to resolve workplace related issues and problems.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Ability to travel between local sites.
OTHER:
Bilingualism is a strong asset.
Job Summary & Requirements:
Reporting to the Operations Director, Professional Practice, IPAC, & Allied Health Services, this position has a strong focus on leading, innovating, and implementing progressive and sustainable practices that promote health professional excellence and evidence-based practice. As RVH prepares to launch a new strategic plan, this role will be integral in propelling practice forward supporting education and development both internally and externally with our regional partners. This role will support the strategic oversight for Clinical Nurse Educators, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. This role is pivotal in establishing high performing relationships across the organization, building partnerships, and serving as a resource and change agent in operationalizing strategies that support professional practice and the delivery of safe, quality patient care. The successful candidate will ensure ongoing excellence in evidence-based care, research, program evaluation and teaching, while maximizing opportunities for interprofessional learning and fostering an innovative, accountable, supportive and outcome focused culture.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborates with the Professional Practice Department and other stakeholders to ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and meets the standards of regulatory colleges
Contributes to building a culture of inclusivity, psychological safety, and support across the organization
Monitoring and evaluating the roles and responsibilities of direct reports to ensure team members provide education to support and deliver safe, quality patient care that aligns with organizational and regulatory college standards
Evaluates, optimizes, and supports onboarding and orientation processes of new clinicians
Evaluates, optimizes, and supports ongoing education programs provided and identifies further opportunities for educational options to our regional partners.
Ensures excellence in patient care and service delivery through continuous quality improvement processes that include planning, quality monitoring and risk avoidance
Ability to work effectively and demonstrates composure to meet multiple and competing deadlines.
Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes and utilize data to support planning decisions as it relates to the provision of clinical services
Provide leadership in development, maintenance, and evaluation of a collaborative operational structure
Investigate, design, lead and evaluate innovative practice changes through the Clinical Nurse Educators and the Clinical Nurse Specialists
Participates in determining the strategic directions especially related to the nursing profession by participating in academic and professional activities within the organization and with our community and academic partners
Contributes positively to patient care through the application of evidence based practice. Leads Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists to disseminate findings, promote critical thinking and implement evidence based practice
Assume responsibility for budgetary planning, monitoring, and controlling human and financial resources.
Assists with overall Professional Practice Department Planning
Collaborates with other managers, directors and staff to develop short and long term plans for units or programs
Participates on regional and Health Centre based committees, task forces and working groups applicable to area of practice
Education:
Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Master’s level preparation in a health-related field or education is preferred.
Canadian Nurses Association certification in chosen specialty required.
Member of Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) required
Certificate or education related to leadership and development required
Certification or training in Project Management and/or Change Management preferred
Experience:
2-5 years progressive leadership required, preference in professional practice.
Experience leading and facilitating Corporate-Wide initiatives required (i.e.RNAO Best Practice Guidelines)
2-5 years’ experience in a Clinical Nurse Educator and/or Clinical Nurse Specialist related role preferred
Presenter and/or author of local, provincial or national publications and/or presentations preferred
Competencies:
Proven ability to develop and execute corporate-wide professional practice initiatives required
Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal communication, coaching, mentoring and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team required
Demonstrated experience with developing policies, procedures, and medical directives required
Demonstrates a clear understand of RHPA legislation and discipline specific standards of care
Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical performance, mentor, support, assess clinical needs and plan appropriate educations strategies
Demonstrates commitment to collaborative practice
Experience in advancing best practices
Proven team player who fosters a positive work culture and values strong, collaborative relationships
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated performance management skills and knowledge of related regulatory standards
Demonstrated project and change management skills
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with RVH’s Values and the Strategic Plan
Other:
Computer literacy in word, excel, Meditech and other leader related tools (i.e. time card management and performance management software)
Satisfactory criminal reference screening prior to hire
Travel will be required for this role, focused on off site locations and support of offsite team members
Mar 19, 2024
Full time
Job Summary & Requirements:
Reporting to the Operations Director, Professional Practice, IPAC, & Allied Health Services, this position has a strong focus on leading, innovating, and implementing progressive and sustainable practices that promote health professional excellence and evidence-based practice. As RVH prepares to launch a new strategic plan, this role will be integral in propelling practice forward supporting education and development both internally and externally with our regional partners. This role will support the strategic oversight for Clinical Nurse Educators, and Clinical Nurse Specialists. This role is pivotal in establishing high performing relationships across the organization, building partnerships, and serving as a resource and change agent in operationalizing strategies that support professional practice and the delivery of safe, quality patient care. The successful candidate will ensure ongoing excellence in evidence-based care, research, program evaluation and teaching, while maximizing opportunities for interprofessional learning and fostering an innovative, accountable, supportive and outcome focused culture.
Responsibilities include:
Collaborates with the Professional Practice Department and other stakeholders to ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the vision, mission and values of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and meets the standards of regulatory colleges
Contributes to building a culture of inclusivity, psychological safety, and support across the organization
Monitoring and evaluating the roles and responsibilities of direct reports to ensure team members provide education to support and deliver safe, quality patient care that aligns with organizational and regulatory college standards
Evaluates, optimizes, and supports onboarding and orientation processes of new clinicians
Evaluates, optimizes, and supports ongoing education programs provided and identifies further opportunities for educational options to our regional partners.
Ensures excellence in patient care and service delivery through continuous quality improvement processes that include planning, quality monitoring and risk avoidance
Ability to work effectively and demonstrates composure to meet multiple and competing deadlines.
Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes and utilize data to support planning decisions as it relates to the provision of clinical services
Provide leadership in development, maintenance, and evaluation of a collaborative operational structure
Investigate, design, lead and evaluate innovative practice changes through the Clinical Nurse Educators and the Clinical Nurse Specialists
Participates in determining the strategic directions especially related to the nursing profession by participating in academic and professional activities within the organization and with our community and academic partners
Contributes positively to patient care through the application of evidence based practice. Leads Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Specialists to disseminate findings, promote critical thinking and implement evidence based practice
Assume responsibility for budgetary planning, monitoring, and controlling human and financial resources.
Assists with overall Professional Practice Department Planning
Collaborates with other managers, directors and staff to develop short and long term plans for units or programs
Participates on regional and Health Centre based committees, task forces and working groups applicable to area of practice
Education:
Current registered member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Master’s level preparation in a health-related field or education is preferred.
Canadian Nurses Association certification in chosen specialty required.
Member of Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) required
Certificate or education related to leadership and development required
Certification or training in Project Management and/or Change Management preferred
Experience:
2-5 years progressive leadership required, preference in professional practice.
Experience leading and facilitating Corporate-Wide initiatives required (i.e.RNAO Best Practice Guidelines)
2-5 years’ experience in a Clinical Nurse Educator and/or Clinical Nurse Specialist related role preferred
Presenter and/or author of local, provincial or national publications and/or presentations preferred
Competencies:
Proven ability to develop and execute corporate-wide professional practice initiatives required
Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal communication, coaching, mentoring and team building skills that facilitate positive interactions among all members of the health care team required
Demonstrated experience with developing policies, procedures, and medical directives required
Demonstrates a clear understand of RHPA legislation and discipline specific standards of care
Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical performance, mentor, support, assess clinical needs and plan appropriate educations strategies
Demonstrates commitment to collaborative practice
Experience in advancing best practices
Proven team player who fosters a positive work culture and values strong, collaborative relationships
Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated performance management skills and knowledge of related regulatory standards
Demonstrated project and change management skills
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with RVH’s Values and the Strategic Plan
Other:
Computer literacy in word, excel, Meditech and other leader related tools (i.e. time card management and performance management software)
Satisfactory criminal reference screening prior to hire
Travel will be required for this role, focused on off site locations and support of offsite team members