Deputy Chief, Communicable Disease Control, Medical and System Support
Department: Communicable Disease Control, Medical and Systems Support
JR101687
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: 661 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Posting Date: March 20, 2025
Closing Date: April 25, 2025
Job Summary
The Deputy Chief provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and overall operational direction of the Communicable Disease Control, Medical and System Support Department.
Responsibilities include the planning, development, implementation, strategic management and overall performance of Communicable Disease Control, Medical and System Support programs and services within the department including: antimicrobial resistant organism surveillance and data analysis, infection prevention and control supports, antimicrobial stewardship, scientific planning, and medical activities and the provision of scientific and technical information and services for Communicable Disease Control.
Key Responsibilities
Provides medical advice and consultation to and directs the development, dissemination, delivery, and evaluation of a range of unit initiatives including educational and professional development programs, best practices, tools, protocols, guidelines, and resources to deliver a comprehensive and systematic approach to Communicable Disease Control and infection prevention and control.
Acts as a strategic leader and thinker across the organization to drive sound, innovative, programs and services in the areas of communicable disease control, including the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Acts as a key leader in developing enterprise-wide integrated business strategies for Communicable Disease Control.
Works with portfolio leads, managers and staff to develop common project management standards and methodologies for science- based projects and research operations and a consistent approach to project resource allocation where applicable.
Works in a partnership model with the portfolio lead, including with cross functional and operational teams and with scientific and medical staff across the organization on Communicable Disease Control issues.
Directs the development, dissemination, delivery and evaluation of strategies and initiatives such as educational and professional development programs, best practices, tools, protocols, guidelines, and resources to build capacity across the health care continuum.
Acts as an authority in area of expertise and provides expertise across PHO to develop PHO strategy in the field.
Promotes and leads the operational implementation of new strategies, directions, or practices in Communicable Disease Control programs in collaboration with the portfolio lead.
Ensures operational effectiveness and efficiency across areas of responsibility for a range of diverse Communicable Disease Control, programs, initiatives, and services.
Assumes responsibility for medical leadership and activities of the portfolio lead as assigned during their absences.
Exercises independent judgement in all matters pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the portfolio including the application of policies, guidelines, and regulations.
Coaches, mentors, and collaborates with leadership regarding strategic decisions and plans to ensure PHO's policies and objectives are successfully implemented.
Provides oversight for Department compliance with PHO and government policies, standards, rules.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through planning, monitoring, and managing budget, congruent with internal policies and procedures and legislation.
Keeps abreast of the latest research and developments in area of specialty within PHO and at other institutions.
Manages critical relationships internally and externally often in a matrix or team structure; builds networks to negotiate and resolve conflict that have a crucial impact on both the department’s goals and strategic direction and mandate of PHO.
Mobilizes units and cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate responses to requests for service and public health incidents, and to support PHO scientific and research priorities working in close partnership and with the guidance of the portfolio lead.
In partnership with the portfolio lead, supports the Executive Committee in the planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluation of the overall operations of the portfolio.
Directs the coordination and support to PHO advisory committees as appropriate to areas of responsibility.
Manages cross enterprise business relationships to ensure conflict is resolved.
Manages and provides oversight to PHO’s on-call system and the medical staff who support PHO’s on-call functions to ensure PHO is equipped to respond to, manage and/or support urgent queries that may impact public health or any risk to our organization.
Manages and directs managers to ensure congruence with PHO’s internal policies and procedures, professional standards, Collective Agreement requirements and other relevant standards, legislation or regulations, including: providing direction and leadership in the implementation of new techniques and standards; setting clear responsibilities and objectives and evaluating performance; advising on training needs, participating in recruitment and selection; dealing with disciplinary issues and responding to grievances in conjunction with PHO’s Human Resources management programs.
As a member of the PHO senior leadership team, acts as a key participant in developing public health strategies, planning and execution.
Represents senior leadership on committees and work teams to advance PHO activities and to ensure broad external stakeholder input where appropriate; e.g. Senior Leadership Committee, Privacy Subcommittee, etc.
Manages risk across programs in alignment with the enterprise risk management program.
Political acuity and awareness of government directions, sensitivities and relationships with the ability to work with ambiguities.
Models organizational values and organizational culture and embeds values into area of responsibility.
Supports PHO in the provision of response in an emergency, pursuant to responsibilities as delegated in an emergency response plan; supports PHO’s 24/7 incident and emergency response through shared participation in on-call schedule, as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
A valid College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario independent practice license in infectious diseases or public health and preventive medicine.
An academic appointment or eligibility for academic appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher is required.
Ten (10) years’ experience as a senior leader in a public health or related setting at the local, provincial or federal level, a not-for profit organization and/or government ministry or agency.
Five (5) years’ public health work experience with strong knowledge and practice of public health in relation to communicable and infectious diseases in the community.
Demonstrated senior level experience in managing and planning in a highly specialized and complex environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of, and skills in Communicable Disease Control with considerable breadth of knowledge development of the complex public health field to act as an authority in the subject area.
Knowledge of communicable diseases, vaccine preventable diseases and immunization programs, infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness and response, surveillance and epidemiology and the interventions and strategies used to promote health.
Knowledge of the roles, authority, and priorities of the various external stakeholders in the public health system including public health units, public health associations, Ministry of Health, to manage operations and develop operational strategies/solutions in the context of the system as a whole.
Understanding of the complexities of the public health care system and its linkages to other public health firms, Canadian public health, and healthcare systems.
Competencies and Attributes
Ability to work in a shared leadership model and communicate across a system both vertically and horizontally and build effective relationships.
Oral and written communication and presentation skills, often as the senior authoritative expert in the field of Communicable Disease Control, to promote or influence PHO decision making with colleagues across the organization.
Diplomacy, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to develop networks and partnerships with one or more of public health, research, academic, and institutional sectors, to manage critical relationships internally and externally (with clients and stakeholders) and to build networks to negotiate opportunities and resolve conflict.
To apply please click on the following link to take to you to the Job Posting: Careers
You can also visit our Career Page at www.publichealthontario.ca
Mar 24, 2025
Full time
Deputy Chief, Communicable Disease Control, Medical and System Support
Department: Communicable Disease Control, Medical and Systems Support
JR101687
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: 661 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Posting Date: March 20, 2025
Closing Date: April 25, 2025
Job Summary
The Deputy Chief provides strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, and overall operational direction of the Communicable Disease Control, Medical and System Support Department.
Responsibilities include the planning, development, implementation, strategic management and overall performance of Communicable Disease Control, Medical and System Support programs and services within the department including: antimicrobial resistant organism surveillance and data analysis, infection prevention and control supports, antimicrobial stewardship, scientific planning, and medical activities and the provision of scientific and technical information and services for Communicable Disease Control.
Key Responsibilities
Provides medical advice and consultation to and directs the development, dissemination, delivery, and evaluation of a range of unit initiatives including educational and professional development programs, best practices, tools, protocols, guidelines, and resources to deliver a comprehensive and systematic approach to Communicable Disease Control and infection prevention and control.
Acts as a strategic leader and thinker across the organization to drive sound, innovative, programs and services in the areas of communicable disease control, including the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.
Acts as a key leader in developing enterprise-wide integrated business strategies for Communicable Disease Control.
Works with portfolio leads, managers and staff to develop common project management standards and methodologies for science- based projects and research operations and a consistent approach to project resource allocation where applicable.
Works in a partnership model with the portfolio lead, including with cross functional and operational teams and with scientific and medical staff across the organization on Communicable Disease Control issues.
Directs the development, dissemination, delivery and evaluation of strategies and initiatives such as educational and professional development programs, best practices, tools, protocols, guidelines, and resources to build capacity across the health care continuum.
Acts as an authority in area of expertise and provides expertise across PHO to develop PHO strategy in the field.
Promotes and leads the operational implementation of new strategies, directions, or practices in Communicable Disease Control programs in collaboration with the portfolio lead.
Ensures operational effectiveness and efficiency across areas of responsibility for a range of diverse Communicable Disease Control, programs, initiatives, and services.
Assumes responsibility for medical leadership and activities of the portfolio lead as assigned during their absences.
Exercises independent judgement in all matters pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the portfolio including the application of policies, guidelines, and regulations.
Coaches, mentors, and collaborates with leadership regarding strategic decisions and plans to ensure PHO's policies and objectives are successfully implemented.
Provides oversight for Department compliance with PHO and government policies, standards, rules.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility through planning, monitoring, and managing budget, congruent with internal policies and procedures and legislation.
Keeps abreast of the latest research and developments in area of specialty within PHO and at other institutions.
Manages critical relationships internally and externally often in a matrix or team structure; builds networks to negotiate and resolve conflict that have a crucial impact on both the department’s goals and strategic direction and mandate of PHO.
Mobilizes units and cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate responses to requests for service and public health incidents, and to support PHO scientific and research priorities working in close partnership and with the guidance of the portfolio lead.
In partnership with the portfolio lead, supports the Executive Committee in the planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluation of the overall operations of the portfolio.
Directs the coordination and support to PHO advisory committees as appropriate to areas of responsibility.
Manages cross enterprise business relationships to ensure conflict is resolved.
Manages and provides oversight to PHO’s on-call system and the medical staff who support PHO’s on-call functions to ensure PHO is equipped to respond to, manage and/or support urgent queries that may impact public health or any risk to our organization.
Manages and directs managers to ensure congruence with PHO’s internal policies and procedures, professional standards, Collective Agreement requirements and other relevant standards, legislation or regulations, including: providing direction and leadership in the implementation of new techniques and standards; setting clear responsibilities and objectives and evaluating performance; advising on training needs, participating in recruitment and selection; dealing with disciplinary issues and responding to grievances in conjunction with PHO’s Human Resources management programs.
As a member of the PHO senior leadership team, acts as a key participant in developing public health strategies, planning and execution.
Represents senior leadership on committees and work teams to advance PHO activities and to ensure broad external stakeholder input where appropriate; e.g. Senior Leadership Committee, Privacy Subcommittee, etc.
Manages risk across programs in alignment with the enterprise risk management program.
Political acuity and awareness of government directions, sensitivities and relationships with the ability to work with ambiguities.
Models organizational values and organizational culture and embeds values into area of responsibility.
Supports PHO in the provision of response in an emergency, pursuant to responsibilities as delegated in an emergency response plan; supports PHO’s 24/7 incident and emergency response through shared participation in on-call schedule, as required.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
A valid College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario independent practice license in infectious diseases or public health and preventive medicine.
An academic appointment or eligibility for academic appointment at the rank of assistant professor or higher is required.
Ten (10) years’ experience as a senior leader in a public health or related setting at the local, provincial or federal level, a not-for profit organization and/or government ministry or agency.
Five (5) years’ public health work experience with strong knowledge and practice of public health in relation to communicable and infectious diseases in the community.
Demonstrated senior level experience in managing and planning in a highly specialized and complex environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of, and skills in Communicable Disease Control with considerable breadth of knowledge development of the complex public health field to act as an authority in the subject area.
Knowledge of communicable diseases, vaccine preventable diseases and immunization programs, infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness and response, surveillance and epidemiology and the interventions and strategies used to promote health.
Knowledge of the roles, authority, and priorities of the various external stakeholders in the public health system including public health units, public health associations, Ministry of Health, to manage operations and develop operational strategies/solutions in the context of the system as a whole.
Understanding of the complexities of the public health care system and its linkages to other public health firms, Canadian public health, and healthcare systems.
Competencies and Attributes
Ability to work in a shared leadership model and communicate across a system both vertically and horizontally and build effective relationships.
Oral and written communication and presentation skills, often as the senior authoritative expert in the field of Communicable Disease Control, to promote or influence PHO decision making with colleagues across the organization.
Diplomacy, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to develop networks and partnerships with one or more of public health, research, academic, and institutional sectors, to manage critical relationships internally and externally (with clients and stakeholders) and to build networks to negotiate opportunities and resolve conflict.
To apply please click on the following link to take to you to the Job Posting: Careers
You can also visit our Career Page at www.publichealthontario.ca
Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à careers@ontariohealth.ca . Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.
To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca . Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Reporting to Director, Capacity, Access and Flow, the Lead, Capacity, Access and Flow serves as a resource to the Mental Health and Addiction program areas in Ontario Health Central Region and assists in the identification and implementation of appropriate planning and development methodologies. Responsible for assisting with the management of complex planning projects and initiatives to support members of the team regarding planning, project management, research, engagement activities and evaluation of programs and services. In addition, the Lead is responsible for ensuring implementation of the Ontario Health- Central priorities and initiatives and helps stakeholders successfully plan, execute and manage project and program management responsibilities.
This position will be regional in nature, focusing on pertinent regional needs.
Here is what you will be doing:
Provides advice and input from the planning perspective to the development of health-care system funding plans and manages project plans and budget allocation for planning, design and implementation activities.
Identifies emerging issues in the community that require a planning/development response and uses appropriate planning approaches, such as: needs-based predictive models and community input.
Working with members of the Capacity, Access and Flow Team as well as the Performance, Accountability, Funding and Allocation Team, this position will act as Ontario Health Central lead on monitoring implementation and ongoing quality improvement activities related to health-care planning.
Coordinates and conducts analysis of local health-care system based on provincial data, community input and other sources for purpose of identifying gaps and establishing planning priorities.
Promotes high-quality research and planning and provides leadership to the development of methodologies in the profession of health planning.
Conducts effective stakeholder consultation related to planning, assesses impact of planning recommendations and decisions, and promotes consensus among stakeholders for action required.
Participates in and contributes to provincial planning activities and conducts effective stakeholder consultation related to planning, assessing impact of planning recommendations and decisions, and promoting consensus among stakeholders for action required.
Provides leadership for the development of a culture within Ontario Health Central that reflects the role to drive service coordination locally.
Provides advice and input from the planning perspective to the development of health-care system funding plans.
Drafts recommendations, reports and Briefing Notes, based on analysis of relevant data.
Manages project plans and budget allocation for planning, design and implementation initiatives.
Understands and complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and the organization’s health and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Contributes to a culture of patient safety, which includes respect, accountability, and open communication in a psychologically safe environment.
Supports teams to ensure health service provider and service provider organization adherence to health service accountability agreements.
Coordinates and fosters regional initiatives which improve service quality and patient safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Post-secondary education (Bachelor’s Degree) in health administration, health planning, business administration or a related field with Master’s level degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and 7-10 years experience in a health care environment.
Experience with mental health and addiction services is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good knowledge of and proven ability to apply multiple planning and analysis methodologies and make effective recommendations.
Understanding of the current and changing dynamics of the Ontario health-care system and issues.
Understanding and experience with embedding quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated financial competence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and to liaise with colleagues across Ontario Health and with contacts in the Ministry,
Must be highly organized and able to thrive in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
Uses information to make informed decisions and provides advice; exercises high degree of independence and professional judgment in problem solving.
Solid written and verbal communication skills. Internally, communicates with colleagues throughout the organization to present, discuss information and problems related to financial management and funding. Externally, communicates directly with various stakeholders to monitor funding allocations and performance.
Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism with a solid understanding of financial controls.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills required.
Location: Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Barrie, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Salary Band: Band 6
External Application Deadline Date: April 15, 2025
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Mar 21, 2025
Full time
Pour obtenir une traduction en français de l’offre d’emploi suivante, veuillez envoyer un courriel à careers@ontariohealth.ca . Les demandes seront traitées dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et la période de dépôt des demandes sera prolongée de trois jours.
To obtain a French translation of the following job posting, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca . Requests will be addressed within three business days, and the application window will be extended by three business days.
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
Reporting to Director, Capacity, Access and Flow, the Lead, Capacity, Access and Flow serves as a resource to the Mental Health and Addiction program areas in Ontario Health Central Region and assists in the identification and implementation of appropriate planning and development methodologies. Responsible for assisting with the management of complex planning projects and initiatives to support members of the team regarding planning, project management, research, engagement activities and evaluation of programs and services. In addition, the Lead is responsible for ensuring implementation of the Ontario Health- Central priorities and initiatives and helps stakeholders successfully plan, execute and manage project and program management responsibilities.
This position will be regional in nature, focusing on pertinent regional needs.
Here is what you will be doing:
Provides advice and input from the planning perspective to the development of health-care system funding plans and manages project plans and budget allocation for planning, design and implementation activities.
Identifies emerging issues in the community that require a planning/development response and uses appropriate planning approaches, such as: needs-based predictive models and community input.
Working with members of the Capacity, Access and Flow Team as well as the Performance, Accountability, Funding and Allocation Team, this position will act as Ontario Health Central lead on monitoring implementation and ongoing quality improvement activities related to health-care planning.
Coordinates and conducts analysis of local health-care system based on provincial data, community input and other sources for purpose of identifying gaps and establishing planning priorities.
Promotes high-quality research and planning and provides leadership to the development of methodologies in the profession of health planning.
Conducts effective stakeholder consultation related to planning, assesses impact of planning recommendations and decisions, and promotes consensus among stakeholders for action required.
Participates in and contributes to provincial planning activities and conducts effective stakeholder consultation related to planning, assessing impact of planning recommendations and decisions, and promoting consensus among stakeholders for action required.
Provides leadership for the development of a culture within Ontario Health Central that reflects the role to drive service coordination locally.
Provides advice and input from the planning perspective to the development of health-care system funding plans.
Drafts recommendations, reports and Briefing Notes, based on analysis of relevant data.
Manages project plans and budget allocation for planning, design and implementation initiatives.
Understands and complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and the organization’s health and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Contributes to a culture of patient safety, which includes respect, accountability, and open communication in a psychologically safe environment.
Supports teams to ensure health service provider and service provider organization adherence to health service accountability agreements.
Coordinates and fosters regional initiatives which improve service quality and patient safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
Post-secondary education (Bachelor’s Degree) in health administration, health planning, business administration or a related field with Master’s level degree preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and 7-10 years experience in a health care environment.
Experience with mental health and addiction services is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good knowledge of and proven ability to apply multiple planning and analysis methodologies and make effective recommendations.
Understanding of the current and changing dynamics of the Ontario health-care system and issues.
Understanding and experience with embedding quality improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated financial competence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and to liaise with colleagues across Ontario Health and with contacts in the Ministry,
Must be highly organized and able to thrive in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
Uses information to make informed decisions and provides advice; exercises high degree of independence and professional judgment in problem solving.
Solid written and verbal communication skills. Internally, communicates with colleagues throughout the organization to present, discuss information and problems related to financial management and funding. Externally, communicates directly with various stakeholders to monitor funding allocations and performance.
Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism with a solid understanding of financial controls.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills required.
Location: Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Barrie, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change)
Employment Type: Permanent Full time
Salary Band: Band 6
External Application Deadline Date: April 15, 2025
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nishin-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.
Who you are:
Values Driven Leader: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
Patient-Centered Executive: You are deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring that strategic decisions and operational improvements are always grounded in what’s best for patients and their families.
Transformational Leader: You have a track record of driving innovation and leading complex change while building strong, collaborative.
Strong Operator and Coach: You have demonstrated experience of delivering sound clinical operations, managing resources, and coaching leaders on operational performance.
What We Need:
We are looking for a senior healthcare leader to join our senior leadership team, who thrives in creating a patient-centered, team-focused environment. You will foster a culture of quality, compassion, and innovation while empowering staff, physicians, and volunteers to excel in their roles. Your leadership style blends strong clinical expertise with business acumen to implement evidence-based solutions and drive strategic growth. You’ll lead by example as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team, working with internal and external partners to improve care and expand services for the community.
Key Responsibilities
Lead clinical care advancement at the hospital, guiding the implementation of Oak Valley Health’s 5-year strategic plan.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive to develop and promote quality improvement strategies, ensuring patient, team, and family involvement in designing improvements.
Mentor and empower clinical teams to foster development and decision-making.
Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health and regional partners to plan and respond to program changes, community growth and daily operating pressures.
Foster collaboration across programs and departments to enhance operational, quality and strategic initiatives.
Integrate the organization’s mission, values, and ethics throughout clinical programs.
Manage human, fiscal, and material resources to meet community service demands.
Drive program growth and clinical service expansion through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Hospital Foundations and peers across the senior leadership team
Partner with the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to support Ontario Health Teams in improving care for priority populations.
Actively contribute to senior leadership and relevant cross-functional forums.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive and Chief and Chief of Staff supporting the Board Quality and Safety Committee.
What you bring to the role:
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred, in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, other Clinical Professions or a related field.
Active member of a regulatory college, if applicable (e.g., College of Nurses).
10+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
Proven ability to lead clinical operations and quality improvement in a hospital setting.
Experience in developing and mentoring interprofessional teams, including succession planning.
Skilled in creating and evaluating performance measures to achieve strategic goals.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using key business tools including Meditech and Microsoft Office 365.
Preferred Requirements
5+ years of leadership experience at the Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, or Director level.
Experience in leading hospital operations and quality improvement initiatives.
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation
Board experience
Other Attributes
A caring, empathetic leader with the ability to connect with people.
Strong commitment to fostering a culture of quality improvement and collaboration.
Professional, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Commitment to the values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Work Schedule:
Full Time Senior Leadership position
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
Mar 20, 2025
Full time
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nishin-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.
Who you are:
Values Driven Leader: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
Patient-Centered Executive: You are deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring that strategic decisions and operational improvements are always grounded in what’s best for patients and their families.
Transformational Leader: You have a track record of driving innovation and leading complex change while building strong, collaborative.
Strong Operator and Coach: You have demonstrated experience of delivering sound clinical operations, managing resources, and coaching leaders on operational performance.
What We Need:
We are looking for a senior healthcare leader to join our senior leadership team, who thrives in creating a patient-centered, team-focused environment. You will foster a culture of quality, compassion, and innovation while empowering staff, physicians, and volunteers to excel in their roles. Your leadership style blends strong clinical expertise with business acumen to implement evidence-based solutions and drive strategic growth. You’ll lead by example as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team, working with internal and external partners to improve care and expand services for the community.
Key Responsibilities
Lead clinical care advancement at the hospital, guiding the implementation of Oak Valley Health’s 5-year strategic plan.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive to develop and promote quality improvement strategies, ensuring patient, team, and family involvement in designing improvements.
Mentor and empower clinical teams to foster development and decision-making.
Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health and regional partners to plan and respond to program changes, community growth and daily operating pressures.
Foster collaboration across programs and departments to enhance operational, quality and strategic initiatives.
Integrate the organization’s mission, values, and ethics throughout clinical programs.
Manage human, fiscal, and material resources to meet community service demands.
Drive program growth and clinical service expansion through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Hospital Foundations and peers across the senior leadership team
Partner with the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to support Ontario Health Teams in improving care for priority populations.
Actively contribute to senior leadership and relevant cross-functional forums.
Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive and Chief and Chief of Staff supporting the Board Quality and Safety Committee.
What you bring to the role:
Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred, in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, other Clinical Professions or a related field.
Active member of a regulatory college, if applicable (e.g., College of Nurses).
10+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
Proven ability to lead clinical operations and quality improvement in a hospital setting.
Experience in developing and mentoring interprofessional teams, including succession planning.
Skilled in creating and evaluating performance measures to achieve strategic goals.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in using key business tools including Meditech and Microsoft Office 365.
Preferred Requirements
5+ years of leadership experience at the Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, or Director level.
Experience in leading hospital operations and quality improvement initiatives.
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation
Board experience
Other Attributes
A caring, empathetic leader with the ability to connect with people.
Strong commitment to fostering a culture of quality improvement and collaboration.
Professional, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
Commitment to the values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Work Schedule:
Full Time Senior Leadership position
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.
Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB .
We are the Heart of the East! Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network and a proud member of the East Toronto Health Partners, is an award-winning and vibrant 450-bed community teaching hospital serving one of Canada’s most diverse communities. For more than 95 years, we have delivered high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services to more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. Recognized as a leader in workplace wellness and offering a quality work environment focused on learning and development, MGH invests in people to meet their professional goals and to reach their personal best.
It is an exciting time to be joining our team as we have opened our new eight-storey Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre, a transformational project that will forever change the hospital and the care it provides to our community in keeping with our strategic vision of Great Care Inspired by Community.
Currently we have an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to advance their career as a
Advance Practice Nurse, Oncology
Permanent Full-Time
Position Overview:
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a registered nurse who has acquired expert competencies in cancer care, particularly systemic therapy administration. The APN applies nursing knowledge, theory and research evidence to ensure that outpatient oncology care at MGH is safe, high quality, and aligned with best practice. The APN advances professional practice and clinical care excellence through the design and implementation of educational programs and clinical processes that enable staff to deliver safe, excellent patient and family centered care.
The APN is a paired leader with the Manager of the Oncology program and together, ensure patient and staff safety practices are maintained, engages staff in the use of evidence-informed best practice, and promotes a culture of continuous practice improvement. The role assures the development and maintenance of clinical competency through the identification of learning and practice development needs for point-of-care nursing staff (RN, RPN). The APN shares responsibility with the Manager for ensuring mandatory evaluation of staff performance and associated learning plan development as required. The APN also promotes the professional growth of staff, encourages innovative contributions, coaches team members in critical thinking and the management of complex clinical scenarios. Proficiency in providing feedback and managing nursing-based practice concerns will be an important component of this role. The APN must be flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs and priorities of the organization at the program, corporate, and systems level (e.g., provincial, national).
The role collaborates closely with the Manager, Director, oncologists and hematologists as well as with all point-of-care professionals working in outpatient oncology (e.g., pharmacy, social work, dietitian, etc.) and leadership for change initiatives to realize the goals of the unit. The role also requires relevant equipment implementation, accreditation activities, policy and procedure development and management.
Michael Garron Hospital’s Oncology program works closely with our Regional Cancer Centre, the Odette Cancer Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The APN will work closely with our Odette colleagues in a community of practice to advance harmonization of practice across our programs.
Education:
- Required current certification of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario and current BCLS certificate.
- Master's degree required - Master's in Nursing or Education preferred; Master's degree in process will be considered.
- Completion of Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course via de Souza Institute strongly preferred. Active PSCB/CCMC certification (within last 24 months) strongly preferred.
- Canadian Nurses Association certification as Certified Oncology Nurse CON(c) or Oncology Nursing Society (OCN) certification strongly preferred.
- Adult Education Certification an asset.
Qualifications/Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years related clinical experience in oncology nursing, specifically systemic therapy administration.
- Experience in ambulatory oncology and outpatient systemic therapy administration preferred.
- Experience in an advanced practice or nursing leadership role is strongly preferred.
- Sound knowledge of adult education theory and experience in designing, delivering and evaluating educational programs.
- Expert knowledge of oncology nursing standards of practice and relevant national and provincial guidelines.
- Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in development of written educational materials, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. Experience designing and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
- Proven organizational and time management skills; ability to adapt to change & identify priority work.
- Established understanding and ability to integrate concept of person-centered care.
- Evidence of successful change management skills, including effective implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Proven ability to adapt and work as an effective team member in a high-pressure environment.
- Working knowledge of clinical/administrative computer software, including Microsoft office.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
If you are ready to join MGH, please visit our Careers page at www.tehn.ca > Careers > Career Opportunities > JOB NUMBER: J0225-0827 to apply to the role
Disclaimer: Please note that we will be reviewing candidates as submitted, and therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mar 13, 2025
Full time
We are the Heart of the East! Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network and a proud member of the East Toronto Health Partners, is an award-winning and vibrant 450-bed community teaching hospital serving one of Canada’s most diverse communities. For more than 95 years, we have delivered high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services to more than 400,000 people in 22 distinct neighbourhoods. Recognized as a leader in workplace wellness and offering a quality work environment focused on learning and development, MGH invests in people to meet their professional goals and to reach their personal best.
It is an exciting time to be joining our team as we have opened our new eight-storey Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre, a transformational project that will forever change the hospital and the care it provides to our community in keeping with our strategic vision of Great Care Inspired by Community.
Currently we have an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to advance their career as a
Advance Practice Nurse, Oncology
Permanent Full-Time
Position Overview:
The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is a registered nurse who has acquired expert competencies in cancer care, particularly systemic therapy administration. The APN applies nursing knowledge, theory and research evidence to ensure that outpatient oncology care at MGH is safe, high quality, and aligned with best practice. The APN advances professional practice and clinical care excellence through the design and implementation of educational programs and clinical processes that enable staff to deliver safe, excellent patient and family centered care.
The APN is a paired leader with the Manager of the Oncology program and together, ensure patient and staff safety practices are maintained, engages staff in the use of evidence-informed best practice, and promotes a culture of continuous practice improvement. The role assures the development and maintenance of clinical competency through the identification of learning and practice development needs for point-of-care nursing staff (RN, RPN). The APN shares responsibility with the Manager for ensuring mandatory evaluation of staff performance and associated learning plan development as required. The APN also promotes the professional growth of staff, encourages innovative contributions, coaches team members in critical thinking and the management of complex clinical scenarios. Proficiency in providing feedback and managing nursing-based practice concerns will be an important component of this role. The APN must be flexible and adaptable to the ever-changing needs and priorities of the organization at the program, corporate, and systems level (e.g., provincial, national).
The role collaborates closely with the Manager, Director, oncologists and hematologists as well as with all point-of-care professionals working in outpatient oncology (e.g., pharmacy, social work, dietitian, etc.) and leadership for change initiatives to realize the goals of the unit. The role also requires relevant equipment implementation, accreditation activities, policy and procedure development and management.
Michael Garron Hospital’s Oncology program works closely with our Regional Cancer Centre, the Odette Cancer Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The APN will work closely with our Odette colleagues in a community of practice to advance harmonization of practice across our programs.
Education:
- Required current certification of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario and current BCLS certificate.
- Master's degree required - Master's in Nursing or Education preferred; Master's degree in process will be considered.
- Completion of Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course via de Souza Institute strongly preferred. Active PSCB/CCMC certification (within last 24 months) strongly preferred.
- Canadian Nurses Association certification as Certified Oncology Nurse CON(c) or Oncology Nursing Society (OCN) certification strongly preferred.
- Adult Education Certification an asset.
Qualifications/Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years related clinical experience in oncology nursing, specifically systemic therapy administration.
- Experience in ambulatory oncology and outpatient systemic therapy administration preferred.
- Experience in an advanced practice or nursing leadership role is strongly preferred.
- Sound knowledge of adult education theory and experience in designing, delivering and evaluating educational programs.
- Expert knowledge of oncology nursing standards of practice and relevant national and provincial guidelines.
- Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in development of written educational materials, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and quality improvement. Experience designing and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
- Proven organizational and time management skills; ability to adapt to change & identify priority work.
- Established understanding and ability to integrate concept of person-centered care.
- Evidence of successful change management skills, including effective implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Proven ability to adapt and work as an effective team member in a high-pressure environment.
- Working knowledge of clinical/administrative computer software, including Microsoft office.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
If you are ready to join MGH, please visit our Careers page at www.tehn.ca > Careers > Career Opportunities > JOB NUMBER: J0225-0827 to apply to the role
Disclaimer: Please note that we will be reviewing candidates as submitted, and therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team.
Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) will be undergoing significant digital transformation, under the Project Quantum brand, by joining an existing instance of the Oracle Health HIS currently being used to deliver exceptional care at Grand River Hospital (GRH) and St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH).
Reporting to the CMH Director, Corporate Services & Chief Information Officer, with strong connections to the CMH Director of Professional Practice & Informatics, and Vice President & Chief Information Officer at GRH & SMGH the Project Director – Health Information System will lead the implementation of the Oracle Health HIS at CMH. This position is a critical leadership role on the project and will be key in the overall success of the project.
Project Quantum will transform how we deliver care through the modernization of our HIS and will play a key role in achieving our Digital Health Plan and broader hospital strategic plan. The successful individual will have experience in large scale, complex technology projects, as well as the ability to support organizational change through structured change management processes.
Responsibilities:
Lead the successful implementation of CMH joining the existing Oracle Health instance, as measured by being on-time, on-budget, with full scope, and high levels of positive engagement throughout the project.
Lead the transition from project phase, through go-live, to stabilization of the HIS, both from a system and user perspective.
Collaborate with the executive sponsors, clinical, and technical leadership across all hospitals to develop the overall project plan, monitor milestones and critical paths, and report on project status.
Establish and maintain productive relationships and communications with all members of the organization, including staff, medical professionals, hospital leadership and board members.
Be accountable for ensuring the team meets deliverables for each project phase, facilitating timely decision-making and completion of effort.
Support the development of, and monitor the execution of, supporting project plans including but not limited to, process re-design, policy development, technology procurement, testing, training, and go-live preparation/conversion.
Act as the primary point of contract for the vendor project lead.
Provide direct and indirect leadership to members of the project team based on the project and organization chart.
Monitor and communicate overall project progress to internal project team, hospital leadership, and hospital Boards through status reports, presentations, risk, issue, action, and decision logs.
Ensure all project schedules and project budget are updated and managed to, with transparency to deviations from plan where needed.
Provide advanced risk management by consulting with various levels of the organization to document risks and issues and organizational impacts as well as identifying resolution options to present to leadership for decisions.
Qualifications:
University degree in specializing in business, project management or a health-related field preferred. A related master's degree would be an asset.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management experience or education is required.
Minimum of 5 years of leading and successfully implementing organization wide digital transformation projects required.
Prior experience in leading large HIS, or similar large scale system implementation in the healthcare environment would be an asset.
Experience with incorporating change management into projects required. Education or credentials related to change management preferred.
Strong presentation and facilitation experience with a diverse group of people at all levels of an organization.
Experience interpreting and managing contractual agreements to ensure CMH receives the full scope of purchase.
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.
To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.
Mar 13, 2025
Temporary
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) will be undergoing significant digital transformation, under the Project Quantum brand, by joining an existing instance of the Oracle Health HIS currently being used to deliver exceptional care at Grand River Hospital (GRH) and St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH).
Reporting to the CMH Director, Corporate Services & Chief Information Officer, with strong connections to the CMH Director of Professional Practice & Informatics, and Vice President & Chief Information Officer at GRH & SMGH the Project Director – Health Information System will lead the implementation of the Oracle Health HIS at CMH. This position is a critical leadership role on the project and will be key in the overall success of the project.
Project Quantum will transform how we deliver care through the modernization of our HIS and will play a key role in achieving our Digital Health Plan and broader hospital strategic plan. The successful individual will have experience in large scale, complex technology projects, as well as the ability to support organizational change through structured change management processes.
Responsibilities:
Lead the successful implementation of CMH joining the existing Oracle Health instance, as measured by being on-time, on-budget, with full scope, and high levels of positive engagement throughout the project.
Lead the transition from project phase, through go-live, to stabilization of the HIS, both from a system and user perspective.
Collaborate with the executive sponsors, clinical, and technical leadership across all hospitals to develop the overall project plan, monitor milestones and critical paths, and report on project status.
Establish and maintain productive relationships and communications with all members of the organization, including staff, medical professionals, hospital leadership and board members.
Be accountable for ensuring the team meets deliverables for each project phase, facilitating timely decision-making and completion of effort.
Support the development of, and monitor the execution of, supporting project plans including but not limited to, process re-design, policy development, technology procurement, testing, training, and go-live preparation/conversion.
Act as the primary point of contract for the vendor project lead.
Provide direct and indirect leadership to members of the project team based on the project and organization chart.
Monitor and communicate overall project progress to internal project team, hospital leadership, and hospital Boards through status reports, presentations, risk, issue, action, and decision logs.
Ensure all project schedules and project budget are updated and managed to, with transparency to deviations from plan where needed.
Provide advanced risk management by consulting with various levels of the organization to document risks and issues and organizational impacts as well as identifying resolution options to present to leadership for decisions.
Qualifications:
University degree in specializing in business, project management or a health-related field preferred. A related master's degree would be an asset.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management experience or education is required.
Minimum of 5 years of leading and successfully implementing organization wide digital transformation projects required.
Prior experience in leading large HIS, or similar large scale system implementation in the healthcare environment would be an asset.
Experience with incorporating change management into projects required. Education or credentials related to change management preferred.
Strong presentation and facilitation experience with a diverse group of people at all levels of an organization.
Experience interpreting and managing contractual agreements to ensure CMH receives the full scope of purchase.
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.
To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.
Pour recevoir une copie de cette offre d’emploi en français, veuillez nous contacter à careers@ontariohealth.ca . Nous répondrons à votre demande dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et cela n'aura aucune incidence sur votre capacité à postuler à ce poste.
To receive a copy of this job posting in French, please contact us at careers@ontariohealth.ca . Your request will be responded to within three business days and will not impact your ability to apply for this role.
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
The Lead, Digital Health drives strategy, execution, and measurement for digital health initiatives within Toronto Region. The position reports directly to the Director, Digital Health (Toronto Region). The Toronto Region digital health team’s mandate is to coordinate digital initiatives to enhance patient experiences, advance health equity, improve provider experiences, improve population health, and lower the cost of care within the region.
You may be responsible for digital strategy, delivery, coordination, quality/process improvement, and relationship management for initiatives within your portfolio. This role requires collaboration within Ontario Health and with regional partners. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have a strategic, analytical mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build partnerships and alliances. They should have knowledge of the healthcare sector and digital health within Toronto Region. Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and to adapt to evolving priorities.
A key component of the successful candidate’s portfolio will be supporting the Central Intake initiative in Toronto Region. This initiative aims to streamline patient access to care, reduce wait times, and improve overall patient outcomes. In support of this initiative, you will collaborate with clinicians and colleagues from our clinical programs teams to design a solution that will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community. Other initiatives may include Patients Before Paperwork, Primary Care Strategy, and home care initiatives.
Here is what you will be doing:
Support and manage relationships with champions and regional sponsors for Digital Health Solutions.
Support digital initiatives throughout the project lifecycle, including strategic vision, project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Ensure initiatives align with provincial and local strategic priorities.
Identify, assess, and manage risks affecting project deliverables; update leadership on strategic implications.
Provide subject matter expertise in assigned areas.
Liaise with partners to identify barriers, gaps, and opportunities, and facilitate engagement to develop and fund opportunities.
Participate in establishing regional goals, objectives, and strategies for the team.
Maintain awareness of current healthcare system issues and strategic priorities.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
University degree in business administration, health administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience managing complex projects involving multiple agencies and stakeholders.
Understanding of current and future trends in digital health, health information management, and health information technology systems.
Experience/knowledge within the digital health community in Ontario in roles such as project management, business development, health system planning and architecture, stakeholder engagement, or client service.
Superior organizational skills and experience in project management and quality improvement methodology.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the Ontario healthcare system and relevant regional, provincial, and national strategies.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex information to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: must be able to make clear and convincing presentations, listen effectively, encourage open communication, respond appropriately to others' needs and feelings and treat others with respect.
Strategic Thinking: can effectively synthesize information, recognize connections, assess opportunities for digital priorities, use system thinking to explore connections between projects and issues.
Partner Engagement: must be able to develop networks and build alliances, engage in cross-functional activities, collaborate across boundaries and find common ground with partners.
Relationship Management: ability to build multiple internal and external collaborative relationships.
Organizational: ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal direction and adapt to changing circumstances.
Technical Aptitude: strong ability to comprehend and synthesize technical information for a wider audience and apply performance indicators and measurement.
Business Acumen: must be able to apply business principles to the healthcare environment, including financial management, human resource management, organizational dynamics, governance, strategic project planning, risk management, and quality improvement.
Risk Management: able to measure and evaluate outcomes and correct direction as appropriate.
Clinical knowledge: demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinicians. Comprehend and synthesize clinical information rapidly and relate clinical requirements and workflows to digital solutions.
Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Employment Type : Permanent Full time
Salary Band: Band 6
External Application Deadline Date: March 24, 2025
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
Mar 04, 2025
Full time
Pour recevoir une copie de cette offre d’emploi en français, veuillez nous contacter à careers@ontariohealth.ca . Nous répondrons à votre demande dans un délai de trois jours ouvrables et cela n'aura aucune incidence sur votre capacité à postuler à ce poste.
To receive a copy of this job posting in French, please contact us at careers@ontariohealth.ca . Your request will be responded to within three business days and will not impact your ability to apply for this role.
At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.
What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type:
Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day
a health care spending or wellness spending account
a premium defined benefit pension plan
three personal days and two float days annually
three weeks’ vacation to start (for individual contributors), increasing to four weeks after two years
career development opportunities
a collaborative values-based team culture
a wellness program
a hybrid working model
participation in Communities of Inclusion
Want to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.
The Lead, Digital Health drives strategy, execution, and measurement for digital health initiatives within Toronto Region. The position reports directly to the Director, Digital Health (Toronto Region). The Toronto Region digital health team’s mandate is to coordinate digital initiatives to enhance patient experiences, advance health equity, improve provider experiences, improve population health, and lower the cost of care within the region.
You may be responsible for digital strategy, delivery, coordination, quality/process improvement, and relationship management for initiatives within your portfolio. This role requires collaboration within Ontario Health and with regional partners. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have a strategic, analytical mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build partnerships and alliances. They should have knowledge of the healthcare sector and digital health within Toronto Region. Applicants should be able to work with minimal supervision and to adapt to evolving priorities.
A key component of the successful candidate’s portfolio will be supporting the Central Intake initiative in Toronto Region. This initiative aims to streamline patient access to care, reduce wait times, and improve overall patient outcomes. In support of this initiative, you will collaborate with clinicians and colleagues from our clinical programs teams to design a solution that will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community. Other initiatives may include Patients Before Paperwork, Primary Care Strategy, and home care initiatives.
Here is what you will be doing:
Support and manage relationships with champions and regional sponsors for Digital Health Solutions.
Support digital initiatives throughout the project lifecycle, including strategic vision, project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Ensure initiatives align with provincial and local strategic priorities.
Identify, assess, and manage risks affecting project deliverables; update leadership on strategic implications.
Provide subject matter expertise in assigned areas.
Liaise with partners to identify barriers, gaps, and opportunities, and facilitate engagement to develop and fund opportunities.
Participate in establishing regional goals, objectives, and strategies for the team.
Maintain awareness of current healthcare system issues and strategic priorities.
Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience
University degree in business administration, health administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience managing complex projects involving multiple agencies and stakeholders.
Understanding of current and future trends in digital health, health information management, and health information technology systems.
Experience/knowledge within the digital health community in Ontario in roles such as project management, business development, health system planning and architecture, stakeholder engagement, or client service.
Superior organizational skills and experience in project management and quality improvement methodology.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the Ontario healthcare system and relevant regional, provincial, and national strategies.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex information to deliver solutions that meet business needs.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: must be able to make clear and convincing presentations, listen effectively, encourage open communication, respond appropriately to others' needs and feelings and treat others with respect.
Strategic Thinking: can effectively synthesize information, recognize connections, assess opportunities for digital priorities, use system thinking to explore connections between projects and issues.
Partner Engagement: must be able to develop networks and build alliances, engage in cross-functional activities, collaborate across boundaries and find common ground with partners.
Relationship Management: ability to build multiple internal and external collaborative relationships.
Organizational: ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently with minimal direction and adapt to changing circumstances.
Technical Aptitude: strong ability to comprehend and synthesize technical information for a wider audience and apply performance indicators and measurement.
Business Acumen: must be able to apply business principles to the healthcare environment, including financial management, human resource management, organizational dynamics, governance, strategic project planning, risk management, and quality improvement.
Risk Management: able to measure and evaluate outcomes and correct direction as appropriate.
Clinical knowledge: demonstrated ability to collaborate with clinicians. Comprehend and synthesize clinical information rapidly and relate clinical requirements and workflows to digital solutions.
Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently hybrid; subject to change). All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Employment Type : Permanent Full time
Salary Band: Band 6
External Application Deadline Date: March 24, 2025
All applicants must be a resident of Ontario to be considered for roles at Ontario Health.
Ontario Health encourages applications from candidates who are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous; Francophone; members of Black and racialized groups; 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; trans and nonbinary individuals; and people living with disabilities.
Ontario Health is an accessible employer, and we offer accommodation in all aspects of employment, including the recruitment process. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please email careers@ontariohealth.ca and a member of the team will connect with you within 48 hours.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) services both an urban and rural population of over 600,000. The SMDHU is responsible for operating and delivering a range of public health programs and services for the populations of the cities of Barrie and Orillia, the County of Simcoe, and the District of Muskoka as described within the HPPA, its regulations and the Ontario Public Health Standards. Our vision is “Healthy People. Healthy Places”. Our mission is to “prevent disease and injury and promote and protect health for all in Simcoe Muskoka”. Our values are “respect, equity, collaboration, excellent, accountability and a positive workplace”.
We have a new Strategic Plan and Organizational Structure that set the blueprint for our future. Our strategic plan pillars include delivery of efficient and effective programs, embracement of the principles of health equity, solidification of emergency preparedness mechanisms, supporting employees, fostering and strengthening relationships with communities and partners, communication for sufficient public health funding, and organizational change to optimize agency effectiveness.
It is a dynamic time of transformation for the SMDHU epitomized by the adoption of our updated strategic plan and our improved organizational structure and human resource allocation to ensure that we can continue to deliver innovative and effective services while ensuring alignment to the upcoming revisions to the Ontario Public Health Standards. It is within this exciting context that the SMDHU is seeking its next Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer (MOH/CEO).
Inspire our Future
As the ideal candidate and our new Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer (MOH/CEO) you will have the ability to determine the health needs of the population served by the Board of Health and to lead the health unit to optimally provide for these public health needs. To this end, visionary leadership skills are required, including the ability to engage board members, staff and stakeholders to achieve the alignment of goals, actions and resources with needs, and to communicate effectively as a means of achieving change. A willingness and ability to meet and work with people throughout the health unit area and elsewhere in the province in the engagement process is required. Along with your experience you will have the respective Medical Degree, preferred fellowship in public health and preventative medicine and meet the qualifications as set out by the Ministry of Health.
In keeping with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, reporting directly to the Board of Health, the MOH/CEO will assume the executive leadership at the health unit. As our MOH/CEO you will be responsible for inspiring strategic leadership of the health unit, the management of all operations and public health programs and services for the populations we service within our region and as described within the HPPA, and the Ontario Public Health Standards. The MOH/CEO establishes the priorities of the agency and works with the senior leadership team and community to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and other parameters to ensure best possible services for the people of the area.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity, please apply via email with a covering letter and resume by March 31st, 2025 to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project SM-CMO . To speak to one of our Executive Recruiters or to receive a detailed information package please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net .
SMDHU values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Mar 03, 2025
Full time
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) services both an urban and rural population of over 600,000. The SMDHU is responsible for operating and delivering a range of public health programs and services for the populations of the cities of Barrie and Orillia, the County of Simcoe, and the District of Muskoka as described within the HPPA, its regulations and the Ontario Public Health Standards. Our vision is “Healthy People. Healthy Places”. Our mission is to “prevent disease and injury and promote and protect health for all in Simcoe Muskoka”. Our values are “respect, equity, collaboration, excellent, accountability and a positive workplace”.
We have a new Strategic Plan and Organizational Structure that set the blueprint for our future. Our strategic plan pillars include delivery of efficient and effective programs, embracement of the principles of health equity, solidification of emergency preparedness mechanisms, supporting employees, fostering and strengthening relationships with communities and partners, communication for sufficient public health funding, and organizational change to optimize agency effectiveness.
It is a dynamic time of transformation for the SMDHU epitomized by the adoption of our updated strategic plan and our improved organizational structure and human resource allocation to ensure that we can continue to deliver innovative and effective services while ensuring alignment to the upcoming revisions to the Ontario Public Health Standards. It is within this exciting context that the SMDHU is seeking its next Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer (MOH/CEO).
Inspire our Future
As the ideal candidate and our new Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer (MOH/CEO) you will have the ability to determine the health needs of the population served by the Board of Health and to lead the health unit to optimally provide for these public health needs. To this end, visionary leadership skills are required, including the ability to engage board members, staff and stakeholders to achieve the alignment of goals, actions and resources with needs, and to communicate effectively as a means of achieving change. A willingness and ability to meet and work with people throughout the health unit area and elsewhere in the province in the engagement process is required. Along with your experience you will have the respective Medical Degree, preferred fellowship in public health and preventative medicine and meet the qualifications as set out by the Ministry of Health.
In keeping with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, reporting directly to the Board of Health, the MOH/CEO will assume the executive leadership at the health unit. As our MOH/CEO you will be responsible for inspiring strategic leadership of the health unit, the management of all operations and public health programs and services for the populations we service within our region and as described within the HPPA, and the Ontario Public Health Standards. The MOH/CEO establishes the priorities of the agency and works with the senior leadership team and community to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and other parameters to ensure best possible services for the people of the area.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity, please apply via email with a covering letter and resume by March 31st, 2025 to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project SM-CMO . To speak to one of our Executive Recruiters or to receive a detailed information package please contact Amy Oliveira at 416-214-9299 x4, amy@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net .
SMDHU values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted.
Title: Chief Clinical Informatics Officer (CCIO)
Department: CIO, EVP Patient Care & CNE, EVP Medical/Academic & Chief of Staff
Hours of Work: One (1) Full-time position, Days
Pay Band: $151,027.75 - $181,232.38 per annum + pension/benefits
Union: Non-Union
Location: Kingston General Hospital or Hotel Dieu Hospital Sites
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Chief Clinical Informatics Officer (CCIO) is responsible for the clinical adoption of the Lumeo Hospital Information System (Lumeo) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), ensuring its successful adoption, sustainment, optimization, enhancement, and expansion. The CCIO leads efforts to optimize the system’s clinical utility, identify innovative opportunities, and integrate research-driven insights into digital health operations and is accountable for leading change management initiatives, ensuring efficient technology adoption, and driving organizational digital transformation. Along with the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), EVP Patient Care, Chief Nursing Executive, Regional VP Cancer Care, Chief of Staff and EVP Medical/Academic and VP and Chief Information Officer (CIO), the CCIO serves as a primary clinical informatics advocate within the regional Lumeo team, working closely with the regional Chief Interprofessional Practice Officer (CIPO), regional Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), Regional VP – Digital Health Systems and Regional Director – Operations and Implementation Strategy to ensure KHSC’s priorities, issues, and optimization efforts are recognized and advanced at the regional level. The CCIO, in partnership with the CMIO, represents KHSC in regional discussions and governance structures, ensuring both clinical and physician informatics priorities are effectively managed and communicated.
The CCIO leads the KHSC informatics team, including support for nursing, allied health, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other support services. They also work in close collaboration with the CMIO to support physician informatics priorities, ensuring that physician-related hospital information system needs are effectively coordinated and addressed.
The CCIO reports directly to the VP and CIO, with dotted-line accountability to the EVP Patient Care, Chief Nursing Executive, Regional VP Cancer Care and the Chief of Staff and EVP Medical/Academic, facilitating seamless collaboration with KHSC’s clinical leadership. This role requires a deep understanding of how clinical workflows and hospital systems integrate to ensure that informatics solutions are clinically relevant, operationally and technically feasible, and aligned with KHSC and regional Lumeo strategic objectives.
While broad informatics responsibilities may be required, the primary focus of this role is Lumeo HIS leadership and sustainment within KHSC and advocating for its optimization and enhancement at the regional level.
As an employee, the CCIO must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES INCLUDE :
Leadership & Regional Advocacy for Lumeo HIS:
Along with the CMIO, serves as KHSC’s primary representative for all clinical matters related to Lumeo HIS at the regional level.
Advocates for KHSC’s HIS priorities at the Lumeo regional team level, ensuring that local requirements, enhancements, and optimizations are recognized, prioritized, and addressed.
Works closely with the KHSC CMIO, regional CIPO, and regional CMIO to align KHSC’s Lumeo-related needs with regional direction.
Participates as KHSC’s representative on the Regional Change Control Board and Regional Integrated Clinical Advisory Committee, ensuring local concerns and innovation efforts are represented in regional discussions.
Leads local Lumeo HIS governance efforts, ensuring KHSC’s clinical, operational, and digital transformation goals are aligned and achieved.
Clinical Engagement & HIS Sustainment:
Leads KHSC’s transition from implementation to sustainment for Lumeo HIS, ensuring structured support models are in place.
Chairs meetings with clinical program dyads, executive leaders, and informatics teams, gathering and prioritizing KHSC’s Lumeo HIS needs.
Works with nursing, allied health, pharmacy, lab, radiology, professional practice, patient safety and quality and support services to ensure seamless integration of workflows within Lumeo HIS.
Engages with clinical leaders to ensure that digital transformation aligns with clinical objectives and real-world operational needs.
Develops and implements change management strategies to facilitate the smooth adoption of HIS and other digital tools.
Coordination & Informatics Support for CMIO & Physician Informatics
Works in close collaboration with the CMIO to support physician-related hospital information system priorities.
Provides administrative and informatics coordination support to the CMIO and physicians.
Assists in the implementation and optimization of digital workflows, clinical documentation, and decision support tools for physicians.
Works with the informatics team to ensure physician informatics needs are supported within KHSC’s governance structure.
Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement:
Builds and maintains strong relationships with KHSC leaders, clinical leadership, and informatics team, ensuring alignment between digital strategies and operational needs.
Establishes partnerships with regional Lumeo stakeholders, including the CIPO, CMIO, and Regional Director – Operations and Implementation Strategy, and Regional VP – Digital Health Systems, to ensure KHSC’s priorities are well-integrated within regional initiatives.
Engages local and regional governance bodies to facilitate effective decision-making and prioritization.
Ensures collaboration between KHSC clinical leadership, the informatics team, and the local CIO Portfolio team, ensuring seamless coordination of issue resolution, system enhancements, and ongoing optimization efforts.
Implementation Leadership & Continuous Improvement:
Leads the implementation, issue resolution, evaluation, and enhancement implementation of Lumeo HIS within KHSC.
With CMIO, oversees standardization of clinical workflows, documentation templates, and order sets.
Collaborates with clinical leaders, frontline staff, physicians and CIO Portfolio team to resolve system usability challenges.
Identifies inefficiencies in clinical workflows using data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
NOTE - The above duties are representative but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. A full job description is available by email to Careers@kingstonhsc.ca
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Requires completion of a Masters degree or completion of a University degree and a professional designation (preferred)
Regulated Health Professional in good standing with professional regulatory body (preferred)
Formal certification in Clinical Informatics or equivalent (preferred)
5-7 years in clinical practice, clinical informatics, or health information systems, 3 years in a leadership role
In-depth knowledge of clinical informatics, particularly clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo), and its application to healthcare systems and clinical workflows, including knowledge of KHSC clinical workflows.
Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, including trends in digital health, clinical transformation, and sufficient knowledge of information technology to provide informed advice, with a focus on improving patient care through clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo).
Proven experience in leading clinical informatics initiatives, including strategic planning, aligning informatics solutions with clinical needs, and driving successful implementations across complex healthcare environments.
Outstanding leadership and management skills, including the ability to build relationships, influence key stakeholders, manage conflict, and resolve complex issues in a collaborative manner.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with clinical leaders, physicians, and regional partners to align digital health strategies with organizational goals and ensure effective adoption of clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo).
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and actionable manner to diverse stakeholders.
Strong resource management and financial skills to prioritize initiatives and manage budgets while achieving clinical and operational outcomes.
Emotional intelligence and critical thinking to navigate organizational challenges, influence decisions, and drive positive change across KHSC clinical teams, support services, and with the regional clinical system (e.g., Lumeo) team and partner organizations.
Expertise in clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo) and related clinical informatics tools, including their use in optimizing clinical workflows and supporting clinical transformation initiatives.
In-depth understanding of healthcare systems, clinical programs, and hospital operations, with the ability to integrate informatics solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in healthcare informatics, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.
Ability to engage with regional partners and internal stakeholders to define clinical needs and shape clinical system strategies (e.g., Lumeo) that align with both local and regional priorities.
Experience in assessing clinical requirements, identifying risks, and providing recommendations based on a solid understanding of clinical system functionality (e.g., Lumeo) to ensure that clinical objectives are achievable within the system’s capabilities.
Satisfactory criminal background check with vulnerable sector search
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
Mar 03, 2025
Full time
Title: Chief Clinical Informatics Officer (CCIO)
Department: CIO, EVP Patient Care & CNE, EVP Medical/Academic & Chief of Staff
Hours of Work: One (1) Full-time position, Days
Pay Band: $151,027.75 - $181,232.38 per annum + pension/benefits
Union: Non-Union
Location: Kingston General Hospital or Hotel Dieu Hospital Sites
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Chief Clinical Informatics Officer (CCIO) is responsible for the clinical adoption of the Lumeo Hospital Information System (Lumeo) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), ensuring its successful adoption, sustainment, optimization, enhancement, and expansion. The CCIO leads efforts to optimize the system’s clinical utility, identify innovative opportunities, and integrate research-driven insights into digital health operations and is accountable for leading change management initiatives, ensuring efficient technology adoption, and driving organizational digital transformation. Along with the Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), EVP Patient Care, Chief Nursing Executive, Regional VP Cancer Care, Chief of Staff and EVP Medical/Academic and VP and Chief Information Officer (CIO), the CCIO serves as a primary clinical informatics advocate within the regional Lumeo team, working closely with the regional Chief Interprofessional Practice Officer (CIPO), regional Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), Regional VP – Digital Health Systems and Regional Director – Operations and Implementation Strategy to ensure KHSC’s priorities, issues, and optimization efforts are recognized and advanced at the regional level. The CCIO, in partnership with the CMIO, represents KHSC in regional discussions and governance structures, ensuring both clinical and physician informatics priorities are effectively managed and communicated.
The CCIO leads the KHSC informatics team, including support for nursing, allied health, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other support services. They also work in close collaboration with the CMIO to support physician informatics priorities, ensuring that physician-related hospital information system needs are effectively coordinated and addressed.
The CCIO reports directly to the VP and CIO, with dotted-line accountability to the EVP Patient Care, Chief Nursing Executive, Regional VP Cancer Care and the Chief of Staff and EVP Medical/Academic, facilitating seamless collaboration with KHSC’s clinical leadership. This role requires a deep understanding of how clinical workflows and hospital systems integrate to ensure that informatics solutions are clinically relevant, operationally and technically feasible, and aligned with KHSC and regional Lumeo strategic objectives.
While broad informatics responsibilities may be required, the primary focus of this role is Lumeo HIS leadership and sustainment within KHSC and advocating for its optimization and enhancement at the regional level.
As an employee, the CCIO must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES INCLUDE :
Leadership & Regional Advocacy for Lumeo HIS:
Along with the CMIO, serves as KHSC’s primary representative for all clinical matters related to Lumeo HIS at the regional level.
Advocates for KHSC’s HIS priorities at the Lumeo regional team level, ensuring that local requirements, enhancements, and optimizations are recognized, prioritized, and addressed.
Works closely with the KHSC CMIO, regional CIPO, and regional CMIO to align KHSC’s Lumeo-related needs with regional direction.
Participates as KHSC’s representative on the Regional Change Control Board and Regional Integrated Clinical Advisory Committee, ensuring local concerns and innovation efforts are represented in regional discussions.
Leads local Lumeo HIS governance efforts, ensuring KHSC’s clinical, operational, and digital transformation goals are aligned and achieved.
Clinical Engagement & HIS Sustainment:
Leads KHSC’s transition from implementation to sustainment for Lumeo HIS, ensuring structured support models are in place.
Chairs meetings with clinical program dyads, executive leaders, and informatics teams, gathering and prioritizing KHSC’s Lumeo HIS needs.
Works with nursing, allied health, pharmacy, lab, radiology, professional practice, patient safety and quality and support services to ensure seamless integration of workflows within Lumeo HIS.
Engages with clinical leaders to ensure that digital transformation aligns with clinical objectives and real-world operational needs.
Develops and implements change management strategies to facilitate the smooth adoption of HIS and other digital tools.
Coordination & Informatics Support for CMIO & Physician Informatics
Works in close collaboration with the CMIO to support physician-related hospital information system priorities.
Provides administrative and informatics coordination support to the CMIO and physicians.
Assists in the implementation and optimization of digital workflows, clinical documentation, and decision support tools for physicians.
Works with the informatics team to ensure physician informatics needs are supported within KHSC’s governance structure.
Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement:
Builds and maintains strong relationships with KHSC leaders, clinical leadership, and informatics team, ensuring alignment between digital strategies and operational needs.
Establishes partnerships with regional Lumeo stakeholders, including the CIPO, CMIO, and Regional Director – Operations and Implementation Strategy, and Regional VP – Digital Health Systems, to ensure KHSC’s priorities are well-integrated within regional initiatives.
Engages local and regional governance bodies to facilitate effective decision-making and prioritization.
Ensures collaboration between KHSC clinical leadership, the informatics team, and the local CIO Portfolio team, ensuring seamless coordination of issue resolution, system enhancements, and ongoing optimization efforts.
Implementation Leadership & Continuous Improvement:
Leads the implementation, issue resolution, evaluation, and enhancement implementation of Lumeo HIS within KHSC.
With CMIO, oversees standardization of clinical workflows, documentation templates, and order sets.
Collaborates with clinical leaders, frontline staff, physicians and CIO Portfolio team to resolve system usability challenges.
Identifies inefficiencies in clinical workflows using data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
NOTE - The above duties are representative but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. A full job description is available by email to Careers@kingstonhsc.ca
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
Requires completion of a Masters degree or completion of a University degree and a professional designation (preferred)
Regulated Health Professional in good standing with professional regulatory body (preferred)
Formal certification in Clinical Informatics or equivalent (preferred)
5-7 years in clinical practice, clinical informatics, or health information systems, 3 years in a leadership role
In-depth knowledge of clinical informatics, particularly clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo), and its application to healthcare systems and clinical workflows, including knowledge of KHSC clinical workflows.
Strong understanding of the healthcare environment, including trends in digital health, clinical transformation, and sufficient knowledge of information technology to provide informed advice, with a focus on improving patient care through clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo).
Proven experience in leading clinical informatics initiatives, including strategic planning, aligning informatics solutions with clinical needs, and driving successful implementations across complex healthcare environments.
Outstanding leadership and management skills, including the ability to build relationships, influence key stakeholders, manage conflict, and resolve complex issues in a collaborative manner.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with clinical leaders, physicians, and regional partners to align digital health strategies with organizational goals and ensure effective adoption of clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo).
Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and actionable manner to diverse stakeholders.
Strong resource management and financial skills to prioritize initiatives and manage budgets while achieving clinical and operational outcomes.
Emotional intelligence and critical thinking to navigate organizational challenges, influence decisions, and drive positive change across KHSC clinical teams, support services, and with the regional clinical system (e.g., Lumeo) team and partner organizations.
Expertise in clinical systems (e.g., Lumeo) and related clinical informatics tools, including their use in optimizing clinical workflows and supporting clinical transformation initiatives.
In-depth understanding of healthcare systems, clinical programs, and hospital operations, with the ability to integrate informatics solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in healthcare informatics, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and standards.
Ability to engage with regional partners and internal stakeholders to define clinical needs and shape clinical system strategies (e.g., Lumeo) that align with both local and regional priorities.
Experience in assessing clinical requirements, identifying risks, and providing recommendations based on a solid understanding of clinical system functionality (e.g., Lumeo) to ensure that clinical objectives are achievable within the system’s capabilities.
Satisfactory criminal background check with vulnerable sector search
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO) supports a network of 22 healthcare and social service organizations across Ontario, in addition to an operational portfolio that supports justice, peace and integrity of creation, carrying forward a legacy of excellence, compassion, and service to the vulnerable. Rooted in a mission of inclusivity and care, CHSO unites the Catholic healthcare and social service community to provide integrated, high-quality services that address the needs of those most in need. CHSO is supported by the Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity (CCLC) to improve the well-being of those at the margins of society. This includes preserving and safeguarding assets such as land, buildings and investment funds.
CHSO is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join our team as the Director, Healthy Communities. This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, growth, and effectiveness of CHSO’s operations, while also fostering stronger relationships and communication with our sponsored organizations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting Catholic identity and will play a critical role in driving the successful implementation of CHSO’s upcoming strategic plan.
The Director, Healthy Communities will oversee the following portfolios: Indigenous Resurgence, Peace, Integrity of Creation and Climate Change and Justice and Poverty Reduction. As CHSO prepares to launch this new strategic plan, we are positioning the organization for future stability, growth, and long-term effectiveness. This position will help develop a high-functioning executive and leadership team that will support the CEO in advancing CHSO’s mission, achieving its strategy and vision, and mitigating risks to ensure operational success.
The Director, Healthy Communities will be deeply committed to advocacy and activism, working to strengthen and streamline internal operations for improved efficiency and long-term sustainability. Additionally, this role will focus on strengthening relationships with CHSO’s sponsored organizations by supporting their formation, upholding ethical practices, and promoting Catholic identity. A key responsibility will also be leading the implementation of CHSO’s new strategic plan, ensuring that all efforts are aligned with the mission and vision of the organization. This position will collaborate with the CEO to develop an executive team capable of driving the organization forward, creating the necessary capacity to steward CHSO’s mission and mitigate any risks to our success.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in operations management, strategic planning, and leadership development, as well as a strong understanding of Catholic identity and the mission of Catholic organizations. Strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, and experience in building high-functioning teams in a complex, mission-driven environment are also essential. The Director will be expected to align organizational operations with long-term strategic goals, driving the organization toward its vision for the future. Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare system would be considered a strong asset.
At CHSO, you will play an essential role in shaping the future of our organization, working alongside a passionate team to further our mission. We are committed to creating a positive impact through strong leadership, a clear strategic vision, and a shared commitment to Catholic values. Successful candidates will participate in the CHSO Mission Leadership Program, a program designed for lay people in leadership in Catholic health and social service organizations. It supports the vital knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out their distinct responsibilities as Mission Leaders.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/director-healthy-communities-chso-2/ . For additional information contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Mar 03, 2025
Full time
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO) supports a network of 22 healthcare and social service organizations across Ontario, in addition to an operational portfolio that supports justice, peace and integrity of creation, carrying forward a legacy of excellence, compassion, and service to the vulnerable. Rooted in a mission of inclusivity and care, CHSO unites the Catholic healthcare and social service community to provide integrated, high-quality services that address the needs of those most in need. CHSO is supported by the Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity (CCLC) to improve the well-being of those at the margins of society. This includes preserving and safeguarding assets such as land, buildings and investment funds.
CHSO is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual to join our team as the Director, Healthy Communities. This pivotal role will be responsible for ensuring the stability, growth, and effectiveness of CHSO’s operations, while also fostering stronger relationships and communication with our sponsored organizations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about promoting Catholic identity and will play a critical role in driving the successful implementation of CHSO’s upcoming strategic plan.
The Director, Healthy Communities will oversee the following portfolios: Indigenous Resurgence, Peace, Integrity of Creation and Climate Change and Justice and Poverty Reduction. As CHSO prepares to launch this new strategic plan, we are positioning the organization for future stability, growth, and long-term effectiveness. This position will help develop a high-functioning executive and leadership team that will support the CEO in advancing CHSO’s mission, achieving its strategy and vision, and mitigating risks to ensure operational success.
The Director, Healthy Communities will be deeply committed to advocacy and activism, working to strengthen and streamline internal operations for improved efficiency and long-term sustainability. Additionally, this role will focus on strengthening relationships with CHSO’s sponsored organizations by supporting their formation, upholding ethical practices, and promoting Catholic identity. A key responsibility will also be leading the implementation of CHSO’s new strategic plan, ensuring that all efforts are aligned with the mission and vision of the organization. This position will collaborate with the CEO to develop an executive team capable of driving the organization forward, creating the necessary capacity to steward CHSO’s mission and mitigate any risks to our success.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in operations management, strategic planning, and leadership development, as well as a strong understanding of Catholic identity and the mission of Catholic organizations. Strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, and experience in building high-functioning teams in a complex, mission-driven environment are also essential. The Director will be expected to align organizational operations with long-term strategic goals, driving the organization toward its vision for the future. Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare system would be considered a strong asset.
At CHSO, you will play an essential role in shaping the future of our organization, working alongside a passionate team to further our mission. We are committed to creating a positive impact through strong leadership, a clear strategic vision, and a shared commitment to Catholic values. Successful candidates will participate in the CHSO Mission Leadership Program, a program designed for lay people in leadership in Catholic health and social service organizations. It supports the vital knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out their distinct responsibilities as Mission Leaders.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/director-healthy-communities-chso-2/ . For additional information contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO) supports a network of 22 healthcare and social service organizations across Ontario, in addition to an operational portfolio that supports justice, peace and integrity of creation, carrying forward a legacy of excellence, compassion, and service to the vulnerable. Rooted in a mission of inclusivity and care, CHSO unites the Catholic healthcare and social service community to provide integrated, high-quality services that address the needs of those most in need. CHSO is supported by the Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity (CCLC) to improve the well-being of those at the margins of society. This includes preserving and safeguarding assets such as land, buildings and investment funds.
CHSO is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director, Governance to play a crucial role in supporting the governance and corporate operations of the organization. In this leadership position, you will be the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, Senior Leadership, and CHSO’s sponsored Communities of Service Boards, facilitating communication and ensuring that corporate governance practices are effectively implemented and maintained across the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the integrity of the governance framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and ensuring the efficient administration of both CHSO and its sponsored boards. You will provide strategic advice to the CHSO Board of Directors to support their effective governance and decision-making processes.
A significant aspect of your role will be coordinating the annual general meeting processes for CHSO and its sponsored Communities of Service, overseeing all board recruitment and onboarding procedures, and promoting continuing education to build governance capacity within the organization. You will also support the implementation of CHSO’s sponsorship accountability framework, ensuring that governance practices align with organizational objectives. As the Director, you will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the CHSO Board Chair, the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, as well as the Chairs of the sponsored Communities of Service Boards, fostering a collaborative relationship with the Board and Management Teams.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a senior corporate governance or corporate secretary role within a large organization or institution. A related university degree is required, and an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate law and governance principles, including the policy formation process. Director certification is a valuable asset, but not mandatory. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence, and provide strategic advice at the executive and board levels, as well as excellent leadership and organizational capabilities. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with a strong ability to mediate, consult, and build professional relationships, ensuring consensus is reached across diverse groups. Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare system would be considered a strong asset.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the governance and direction of CHSO and its sponsored organizations. If you are a seasoned governance professional looking for a rewarding leadership role in the healthcare sector, we invite you to apply.
At CHSO, you will work in a dynamic, mission-driven catholic healthcare environment where leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking shape our future. We are committed to promoting Catholic values, creating lasting impact, and driving organizational excellence. Successful candidates will participate in the CHSO Mission Leadership Program, a program designed for lay people in leadership in Catholic health and social service organizations. It supports the vital knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out their distinct responsibilities as Mission Leaders.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/director-governance-chso-2/ . For additional information contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Mar 03, 2025
Full time
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO) supports a network of 22 healthcare and social service organizations across Ontario, in addition to an operational portfolio that supports justice, peace and integrity of creation, carrying forward a legacy of excellence, compassion, and service to the vulnerable. Rooted in a mission of inclusivity and care, CHSO unites the Catholic healthcare and social service community to provide integrated, high-quality services that address the needs of those most in need. CHSO is supported by the Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity (CCLC) to improve the well-being of those at the margins of society. This includes preserving and safeguarding assets such as land, buildings and investment funds.
CHSO is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Director, Governance to play a crucial role in supporting the governance and corporate operations of the organization. In this leadership position, you will be the primary liaison between the Board of Directors, Senior Leadership, and CHSO’s sponsored Communities of Service Boards, facilitating communication and ensuring that corporate governance practices are effectively implemented and maintained across the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the integrity of the governance framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, and ensuring the efficient administration of both CHSO and its sponsored boards. You will provide strategic advice to the CHSO Board of Directors to support their effective governance and decision-making processes.
A significant aspect of your role will be coordinating the annual general meeting processes for CHSO and its sponsored Communities of Service, overseeing all board recruitment and onboarding procedures, and promoting continuing education to build governance capacity within the organization. You will also support the implementation of CHSO’s sponsorship accountability framework, ensuring that governance practices align with organizational objectives. As the Director, you will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the CHSO Board Chair, the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, as well as the Chairs of the sponsored Communities of Service Boards, fostering a collaborative relationship with the Board and Management Teams.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a senior corporate governance or corporate secretary role within a large organization or institution. A related university degree is required, and an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of corporate law and governance principles, including the policy formation process. Director certification is a valuable asset, but not mandatory. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence, and provide strategic advice at the executive and board levels, as well as excellent leadership and organizational capabilities. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with a strong ability to mediate, consult, and build professional relationships, ensuring consensus is reached across diverse groups. Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare system would be considered a strong asset.
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the governance and direction of CHSO and its sponsored organizations. If you are a seasoned governance professional looking for a rewarding leadership role in the healthcare sector, we invite you to apply.
At CHSO, you will work in a dynamic, mission-driven catholic healthcare environment where leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking shape our future. We are committed to promoting Catholic values, creating lasting impact, and driving organizational excellence. Successful candidates will participate in the CHSO Mission Leadership Program, a program designed for lay people in leadership in Catholic health and social service organizations. It supports the vital knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out their distinct responsibilities as Mission Leaders.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/director-governance-chso-2/ . For additional information contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO) supports a network of 22 healthcare and social service organizations across Ontario, in addition to an operational portfolio that supports justice, peace and integrity of creation, carrying forward a legacy of excellence, compassion, and service to the vulnerable. Rooted in a mission of inclusivity and care, CHSO unites the Catholic healthcare and social service community to provide integrated, high-quality services that address the needs of those most in need. CHSO is supported by the Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity (CCLC) to improve the well-being of those at the margins of society. This includes preserving and safeguarding assets such as land, buildings and investment funds.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the organization’s operations, financial management and property stewardship, and contribute to the strategic planning process. In this critical role, you will develop and implement strategies for managing our properties, supporting congregations with future needs, and exploring new opportunities for mission activities. You will be responsible for cashflow planning, managing real estate holdings including development, leasing, and subleasing and overseeing financial activities, investments, human resources, and information technology processes. Additionally, you will work closely with the Board Finance Committee, providing strategic guidance and supporting governance processes where needed.
As COO, you will ensure operational efficiency by overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, and banking relationships. You will implement effective risk management strategies, ensuring financial controls are in place to support organizational goals. You will also manage investment and asset management activities, evaluate new development and redevelopment opportunities, and maintain relationships with lessees. Key to your success will be your ability to engage stakeholders and act as an ambassador for the organization’s identity and reputation, while providing strategic advice to the CEO and Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred), with at least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience. Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, and risk management is essential, along with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in property development is an asset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment is crucial. Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare system would be considered a strong asset.
If you are a results-driven and strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven organization.
At CHSO, you will work in a dynamic, mission-driven catholic healthcare environment where leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking shape our future. We are committed to promoting Catholic values, creating lasting impact, and driving organizational excellence. Successful candidates will participate in the CHSO Mission Leadership Program, a program designed for lay people in leadership in Catholic health and social service organizations. It supports the vital knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out their distinct responsibilities as Mission Leaders.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-operating-officer-chso-2/ . For additional information contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Mar 03, 2025
Full time
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario (CHSO) supports a network of 22 healthcare and social service organizations across Ontario, in addition to an operational portfolio that supports justice, peace and integrity of creation, carrying forward a legacy of excellence, compassion, and service to the vulnerable. Rooted in a mission of inclusivity and care, CHSO unites the Catholic healthcare and social service community to provide integrated, high-quality services that address the needs of those most in need. CHSO is supported by the Catholic Congregational Legacy Charity (CCLC) to improve the well-being of those at the margins of society. This includes preserving and safeguarding assets such as land, buildings and investment funds.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the organization’s operations, financial management and property stewardship, and contribute to the strategic planning process. In this critical role, you will develop and implement strategies for managing our properties, supporting congregations with future needs, and exploring new opportunities for mission activities. You will be responsible for cashflow planning, managing real estate holdings including development, leasing, and subleasing and overseeing financial activities, investments, human resources, and information technology processes. Additionally, you will work closely with the Board Finance Committee, providing strategic guidance and supporting governance processes where needed.
As COO, you will ensure operational efficiency by overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, invoicing, and banking relationships. You will implement effective risk management strategies, ensuring financial controls are in place to support organizational goals. You will also manage investment and asset management activities, evaluate new development and redevelopment opportunities, and maintain relationships with lessees. Key to your success will be your ability to engage stakeholders and act as an ambassador for the organization’s identity and reputation, while providing strategic advice to the CEO and Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred), with at least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience. Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, and risk management is essential, along with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in property development is an asset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment is crucial. Experience in and/or knowledge of the healthcare system would be considered a strong asset.
If you are a results-driven and strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven organization.
At CHSO, you will work in a dynamic, mission-driven catholic healthcare environment where leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking shape our future. We are committed to promoting Catholic values, creating lasting impact, and driving organizational excellence. Successful candidates will participate in the CHSO Mission Leadership Program, a program designed for lay people in leadership in Catholic health and social service organizations. It supports the vital knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out their distinct responsibilities as Mission Leaders.
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/chief-operating-officer-chso-2/ . For additional information contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com .
Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Company description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.
Job description
Reporting to the Corporate Director, Access & Flow, IPAC, Staffing Office, Admitting Registration and CRT, the Manager of Infection Control will have the overall responsibility for the management of the human, financial and material resources required to meet organizational needs. With a focus on patient and staff experience, the Manager will be accountable for ensuring best practice in Infection Prevention and Control while maintaining an engaged workforce.
The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, with a vision to create a learning culture, empower staff, develop processes, and remove barriers to enable best in class in patient safety related to infection prevention and control. This leader will have excellent critical thinking and data analysis skills, strong business acumen, and a demonstrated history of achieving results in clinical quality, operations, and development of high performing teams.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for managing infection prevention and control practices throughout the organization in accordance with the required provincial and national guideline standards.
Responsible for quality and performance improvement activities across the organization.
Strong knowledge of significant organisms requiring infection control measures
Strategic planning to increase staff compliance with infection control activities.
Providing consultative advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Participating in quality improvement initiatives with environmental services, and implementing infection control recommendations as determined by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
Oversees hospital-wide infection control program, in collaboration with the administrative and medical leadership, which supports the achievement of organizational goals and strategies.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to determine methods, policies, and procedures for infection control, reflecting best practices.
Leads the hospital’s outbreak management program and to be available on call during outbreak management.
Overall responsibility to analyze and review infection control data for minimizing risk.
Accountable for monitoring, controlling the budget and resource utilization for infection control.
Develops policies for achieving compliance with best practices and provincial standards.
Collaborates with municipal and provincial public health agencies to coordinate the responsibilities of infection control issues.
Represents William Osler Health System at local, provincial, and national committees and/or associations such as IPAC Canada.
Assures compliance with legislative and accreditation standards.
Works with patient care and hospital support programs to supervise the development and evaluation of infection prevention and control practice
Job qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant health science discipline required from a recognized educational institution.
Current registration with relevant professional college required.
Knowledgeable in infection control practices, microbiology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, and statistical analysis.
Demonstrated ability in settings of outbreaks or new risks to identify and access most appropriate expert resources and mobilize interdisciplinary response.
Level 1 Infection Control Course
CIC Board Certified
Minimum of five years clinical acute care Infection Control practitioner experience
3 years Managerial Experience
Statistical analyses experience to identify potential outbreaks and put in place control measures.
Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act
Knowledge of MOHLTC recommendations
Knowledge of CDC, PIDAC, WHO Standards
Working knowledge of GOSS Standards and CSA for construction and renovation
Must demonstrate Osler Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Additional information
Hours: Days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
This is an On-Site First role: Roles that frequently support direct patient care and have dedicated hours when they are available to patients, team members and/or other partner
Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca .
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
Feb 28, 2025
Full time
Company description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.
At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.
Job description
Reporting to the Corporate Director, Access & Flow, IPAC, Staffing Office, Admitting Registration and CRT, the Manager of Infection Control will have the overall responsibility for the management of the human, financial and material resources required to meet organizational needs. With a focus on patient and staff experience, the Manager will be accountable for ensuring best practice in Infection Prevention and Control while maintaining an engaged workforce.
The successful candidate will be an inspirational leader, with a vision to create a learning culture, empower staff, develop processes, and remove barriers to enable best in class in patient safety related to infection prevention and control. This leader will have excellent critical thinking and data analysis skills, strong business acumen, and a demonstrated history of achieving results in clinical quality, operations, and development of high performing teams.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for managing infection prevention and control practices throughout the organization in accordance with the required provincial and national guideline standards.
Responsible for quality and performance improvement activities across the organization.
Strong knowledge of significant organisms requiring infection control measures
Strategic planning to increase staff compliance with infection control activities.
Providing consultative advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Participating in quality improvement initiatives with environmental services, and implementing infection control recommendations as determined by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee
Oversees hospital-wide infection control program, in collaboration with the administrative and medical leadership, which supports the achievement of organizational goals and strategies.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to determine methods, policies, and procedures for infection control, reflecting best practices.
Leads the hospital’s outbreak management program and to be available on call during outbreak management.
Overall responsibility to analyze and review infection control data for minimizing risk.
Accountable for monitoring, controlling the budget and resource utilization for infection control.
Develops policies for achieving compliance with best practices and provincial standards.
Collaborates with municipal and provincial public health agencies to coordinate the responsibilities of infection control issues.
Represents William Osler Health System at local, provincial, and national committees and/or associations such as IPAC Canada.
Assures compliance with legislative and accreditation standards.
Works with patient care and hospital support programs to supervise the development and evaluation of infection prevention and control practice
Job qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant health science discipline required from a recognized educational institution.
Current registration with relevant professional college required.
Knowledgeable in infection control practices, microbiology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, and statistical analysis.
Demonstrated ability in settings of outbreaks or new risks to identify and access most appropriate expert resources and mobilize interdisciplinary response.
Level 1 Infection Control Course
CIC Board Certified
Minimum of five years clinical acute care Infection Control practitioner experience
3 years Managerial Experience
Statistical analyses experience to identify potential outbreaks and put in place control measures.
Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act
Knowledge of MOHLTC recommendations
Knowledge of CDC, PIDAC, WHO Standards
Working knowledge of GOSS Standards and CSA for construction and renovation
Must demonstrate Osler Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Additional information
Hours: Days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
This is an On-Site First role: Roles that frequently support direct patient care and have dedicated hours when they are available to patients, team members and/or other partner
Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca .
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
www.uhn.ca Job Posting #: REF4716L Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) & Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) Reports to: Clinical Vice President Work Model: Hybrid Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Days Status: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: March 28, 2025
Position Summary The Director, Business Strategy & Management is a new position focused on collaborating with leaders in TeamUHN's Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) and colleagues in departments such as facilities management, procurement, and finance. The Director will identify, develop, and implement strategies to reduce operational costs and/or increase revenues in alignment with the vision and strategic priorities of JDMI and PMCC. The Director will collaboratively develop and implement strategies for equipment replacement; develop and implement business cases that improve access to care by growing/expanding financially sustainable services; optimize service level agreements (SLA) and inventory management/supply chain processes. Duties
Lead and oversees a wide range of the portfolio’s strategic initiatives where the scope aligns with the key responsibilities listed above (equipment planning, acquisition, and installation; service level agreement optimization; supply chain efficiency and cost reduction; strategic growth in clinical areas)
Collaborate with clinical leaders to identify equipment needs that align with goals of the clinical programs and implement a strategic roadmap for major equipment purchases
Lead the preparation of business cases, including cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments, to support capital investment decisions
Develop and implement infrastructure (processes, tools, procedures etc.) to ensure successful end-to-end planning, budgeting, and execution of equipment installation projects, ensuring alignment of all relevant teams to deliver projects successfully with timely completion, minimal disruption to clinical operations, and transparent status updates to all relevant stakeholders
Optimize SLAs to ensure high-quality, cost-effective support
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure vendors and service providers are held accountable for meeting agreed-upon standards
Optimize inventory management processes and to support high-quality care, better align expenses to budget, and reduce costs where applicable
Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with organizational financial goals
Work closely with program leaders to identify growth opportunities in key service lines aligned with the vision and strategic priorities of the programs
Develop and implement business cases that establish new programs and services aligned with the vision and strategic priorities of the programs
Identify and implement effective change and project management frameworks and processes to advance key priorities based on best practices
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in planning and project prioritization process
Monitor changing priorities, trends, legislative requirements and/or other internal and external emerging issues, analyzing the potential impact on organizational goals, priorities, and activities and recommending and/or implementing appropriate strategies to achieve desired results
Participate actively as a member of the UHN leadership team: keeping the clinical VP and portfolio leadership team fully informed on the status of initiatives and important factors influencing academic practice and patient centred care
Contribute to corporate efforts and initiatives, as appropriate, to enhance UHN’s mission, values, and goals, including operational effectiveness and patient and staff satisfaction
Qualifications
Completion of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or recognized equivalent
At minimum, 10 years of practical and related experience (e.g., supervisory hospital administration, healthcare consulting, clinical operations, finance, or supply chain management)
Track record of demonstrated professional accomplishments, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a senior-level professional development, planning, or project management role
At minimum, 7 years of management experience in a health care setting
Project/change management education and experience essential to lead complex projects and deliver results that meet identified expectations and timelines
Demonstrate a leadership style which is visionary, creative, and collaborative
Accountability and expertise in budget development and oversight
Ability to implement robust project management practices, including regular progress tracking, risk assessment, and performance evaluation
Feb 26, 2025
Full time
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
www.uhn.ca Job Posting #: REF4716L Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) & Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) Reports to: Clinical Vice President Work Model: Hybrid Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Days Status: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: March 28, 2025
Position Summary The Director, Business Strategy & Management is a new position focused on collaborating with leaders in TeamUHN's Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) and colleagues in departments such as facilities management, procurement, and finance. The Director will identify, develop, and implement strategies to reduce operational costs and/or increase revenues in alignment with the vision and strategic priorities of JDMI and PMCC. The Director will collaboratively develop and implement strategies for equipment replacement; develop and implement business cases that improve access to care by growing/expanding financially sustainable services; optimize service level agreements (SLA) and inventory management/supply chain processes. Duties
Lead and oversees a wide range of the portfolio’s strategic initiatives where the scope aligns with the key responsibilities listed above (equipment planning, acquisition, and installation; service level agreement optimization; supply chain efficiency and cost reduction; strategic growth in clinical areas)
Collaborate with clinical leaders to identify equipment needs that align with goals of the clinical programs and implement a strategic roadmap for major equipment purchases
Lead the preparation of business cases, including cost-benefit analyses and ROI assessments, to support capital investment decisions
Develop and implement infrastructure (processes, tools, procedures etc.) to ensure successful end-to-end planning, budgeting, and execution of equipment installation projects, ensuring alignment of all relevant teams to deliver projects successfully with timely completion, minimal disruption to clinical operations, and transparent status updates to all relevant stakeholders
Optimize SLAs to ensure high-quality, cost-effective support
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure vendors and service providers are held accountable for meeting agreed-upon standards
Optimize inventory management processes and to support high-quality care, better align expenses to budget, and reduce costs where applicable
Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with organizational financial goals
Work closely with program leaders to identify growth opportunities in key service lines aligned with the vision and strategic priorities of the programs
Develop and implement business cases that establish new programs and services aligned with the vision and strategic priorities of the programs
Identify and implement effective change and project management frameworks and processes to advance key priorities based on best practices
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in planning and project prioritization process
Monitor changing priorities, trends, legislative requirements and/or other internal and external emerging issues, analyzing the potential impact on organizational goals, priorities, and activities and recommending and/or implementing appropriate strategies to achieve desired results
Participate actively as a member of the UHN leadership team: keeping the clinical VP and portfolio leadership team fully informed on the status of initiatives and important factors influencing academic practice and patient centred care
Contribute to corporate efforts and initiatives, as appropriate, to enhance UHN’s mission, values, and goals, including operational effectiveness and patient and staff satisfaction
Qualifications
Completion of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or recognized equivalent
At minimum, 10 years of practical and related experience (e.g., supervisory hospital administration, healthcare consulting, clinical operations, finance, or supply chain management)
Track record of demonstrated professional accomplishments, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a senior-level professional development, planning, or project management role
At minimum, 7 years of management experience in a health care setting
Project/change management education and experience essential to lead complex projects and deliver results that meet identified expectations and timelines
Demonstrate a leadership style which is visionary, creative, and collaborative
Accountability and expertise in budget development and oversight
Ability to implement robust project management practices, including regular progress tracking, risk assessment, and performance evaluation
About Ontario Health atHome
Ontario Health atHome partners with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
Ontario Health atHome is comprised of 9,200 staff who serve or support more than 669,000 patients of all ages, including seniors, persons with physical disabilities and chronic diseases, children and others who require ongoing health and personal care to live safely and independently in the community. The patients we serve are some of the most vulnerable in the province. Annually, Ontario Health atHome facilitates more than 26,800 long-term care home placements. Each day, there are more than 29,500 nursing visits, 4,400 therapy visits, and 112,400 hours of personal support care with the help of over 150 service provider organizations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a strategic senior legal professional who drives effectiveness, system modernization and high-quality performance related to legal operations and the provision of expert counsel to senior leaders? Do you have experience overseeing legal operations and providing professional legal guidance in a complex healthcare or government sector during times of transformation? Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and driven by a desire to help others? If so, this is a rewarding career opportunity to work alongside a supportive and collaborative team of regulated healthcare professionals.
We are seeking an experienced senior legal professional with in-depth knowledge of governance and applicable legislation in the healthcare sector, experience in corporate commercial law and expertise in providing legal counsel to executive-level staff, including Boards of Directors and senior government officials. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President, Legal Services will be responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of legal services, establishing an internal legal services team and developing an external legal services roster to support the organization's legal needs while supporting the Board of Directors.
As a key executive team member, the Vice President Legal Services will support the organization in modernizing the delivery of home care services, impacting the lives of thousands of patients across Ontario. They will provide proactive and solutions-based legal advice, ensuring the organization complies with its legal obligations and mitigates business and legal risks. The Vice President Legal Services will manage legal issues arising on enterprise, departmental, and program levels, providing strategic legal advice to the CEO, the executive team, and the Board of Directors and will develop and implement strategic initiatives while acting as a legal representative on organization-wide strategy initiatives. The Vice President Legal Services will administer legal operations, manage resources, and engage key internal and/or external stakeholders. They will support compliance with government policies and directives and will be subject matter expert within the organization on a broad base of legal matters, providing counsel and support directly to organizational portfolios and senior leaders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide practical, solution-oriented, risk-based legal advice on a broad spectrum of the agency’s operational and strategic work.
Facilitate the engagement of external legal counsel, as necessary.
Advise the Board on corporate governance matters and attend all Board and Board Committee meetings as part of the executive team.
Function as a strategic partner with the CEO and the executive team members, to define, action and model the agency’s vision, mission and values and actively contribute to developing and articulating a vision for the agency’s role in the public health sector.
Champion the organization’s values and ethical standards in all agency business.
Develop and maintain various corporate and Board policies, processes, and practices to enable the organization to meet its obligations and accountabilities as a Crown agency and follow best practices in Board governance.
Ensure that the organization’s leadership team receives the necessary strategic legal advice.
Demonstrate commitment to and experience in leading by example, exercising sound judgment in interpersonal engagements, displaying integrity and emotional intelligence in decision-making and prioritizing respect and authenticity in relationships.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Law degree (LLB, JD) and membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.
10 or more years of corporate commercial legal experience, preferably in the public and/or healthcare sector (healthcare experience would be an asset).
Proven ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines with changing and competing demands.
Experience with government decision-making processes and procedures is preferred.
Proven expertise in developing and maintaining executive-level relationships with senior government officials, members of Boards of Directors and health system leaders.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legal practice areas, including Crown agency governance (relevant legislation, regulations, and government directives), procurement, conflict of interest, freedom of information and privacy law in the health sector, information technology, and contract and employment law.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a variety of audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership to advise on, facilitate, mitigate, and resolve legal matters.
Ability to influence others to engage in solution-focused dialogue and follow a recommended course of action.
We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status before the start date.
WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS
We know wellness is supported by work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to supporting your passion for continuous learning, growth, and innovation, we offer:
Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
Valuable development opportunities
Membership in a world-class defined benefit pension plan.
Flexible work location including a hybrid work model (this position can be located at any of the Ontario Health atHome offices)
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Patrick Rowan, Partner, Feldman Daxon Partners
45 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-515-3302
Email: prowan@feldmandaxon.com
EQUITY, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ANTI-RACISM COMMITMENT
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. They are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities they serve. They welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodation for people with disabilities required during the recruitment process is available upon request.
Feb 25, 2025
Full time
About Ontario Health atHome
Ontario Health atHome partners with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.
Ontario Health atHome is comprised of 9,200 staff who serve or support more than 669,000 patients of all ages, including seniors, persons with physical disabilities and chronic diseases, children and others who require ongoing health and personal care to live safely and independently in the community. The patients we serve are some of the most vulnerable in the province. Annually, Ontario Health atHome facilitates more than 26,800 long-term care home placements. Each day, there are more than 29,500 nursing visits, 4,400 therapy visits, and 112,400 hours of personal support care with the help of over 150 service provider organizations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a strategic senior legal professional who drives effectiveness, system modernization and high-quality performance related to legal operations and the provision of expert counsel to senior leaders? Do you have experience overseeing legal operations and providing professional legal guidance in a complex healthcare or government sector during times of transformation? Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and driven by a desire to help others? If so, this is a rewarding career opportunity to work alongside a supportive and collaborative team of regulated healthcare professionals.
We are seeking an experienced senior legal professional with in-depth knowledge of governance and applicable legislation in the healthcare sector, experience in corporate commercial law and expertise in providing legal counsel to executive-level staff, including Boards of Directors and senior government officials. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Vice President, Legal Services will be responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of legal services, establishing an internal legal services team and developing an external legal services roster to support the organization's legal needs while supporting the Board of Directors.
As a key executive team member, the Vice President Legal Services will support the organization in modernizing the delivery of home care services, impacting the lives of thousands of patients across Ontario. They will provide proactive and solutions-based legal advice, ensuring the organization complies with its legal obligations and mitigates business and legal risks. The Vice President Legal Services will manage legal issues arising on enterprise, departmental, and program levels, providing strategic legal advice to the CEO, the executive team, and the Board of Directors and will develop and implement strategic initiatives while acting as a legal representative on organization-wide strategy initiatives. The Vice President Legal Services will administer legal operations, manage resources, and engage key internal and/or external stakeholders. They will support compliance with government policies and directives and will be subject matter expert within the organization on a broad base of legal matters, providing counsel and support directly to organizational portfolios and senior leaders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide practical, solution-oriented, risk-based legal advice on a broad spectrum of the agency’s operational and strategic work.
Facilitate the engagement of external legal counsel, as necessary.
Advise the Board on corporate governance matters and attend all Board and Board Committee meetings as part of the executive team.
Function as a strategic partner with the CEO and the executive team members, to define, action and model the agency’s vision, mission and values and actively contribute to developing and articulating a vision for the agency’s role in the public health sector.
Champion the organization’s values and ethical standards in all agency business.
Develop and maintain various corporate and Board policies, processes, and practices to enable the organization to meet its obligations and accountabilities as a Crown agency and follow best practices in Board governance.
Ensure that the organization’s leadership team receives the necessary strategic legal advice.
Demonstrate commitment to and experience in leading by example, exercising sound judgment in interpersonal engagements, displaying integrity and emotional intelligence in decision-making and prioritizing respect and authenticity in relationships.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Law degree (LLB, JD) and membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario.
10 or more years of corporate commercial legal experience, preferably in the public and/or healthcare sector (healthcare experience would be an asset).
Proven ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines with changing and competing demands.
Experience with government decision-making processes and procedures is preferred.
Proven expertise in developing and maintaining executive-level relationships with senior government officials, members of Boards of Directors and health system leaders.
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legal practice areas, including Crown agency governance (relevant legislation, regulations, and government directives), procurement, conflict of interest, freedom of information and privacy law in the health sector, information technology, and contract and employment law.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a variety of audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex legal concepts to both internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior leadership to advise on, facilitate, mitigate, and resolve legal matters.
Ability to influence others to engage in solution-focused dialogue and follow a recommended course of action.
We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status before the start date.
WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS
We know wellness is supported by work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to supporting your passion for continuous learning, growth, and innovation, we offer:
Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits
Valuable development opportunities
Membership in a world-class defined benefit pension plan.
Flexible work location including a hybrid work model (this position can be located at any of the Ontario Health atHome offices)
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this exciting opportunity, email your cover letter and resume to:
Patrick Rowan, Partner, Feldman Daxon Partners
45 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-515-3302
Email: prowan@feldmandaxon.com
EQUITY, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND ANTI-RACISM COMMITMENT
Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. They are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities they serve. They welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodation for people with disabilities required during the recruitment process is available upon request.
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe, care and passionate about leading innovation across the hospital in the area of care for seniors? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.
Job status: Permanent Full Time
Hourly Rate Range: $61.51-$76.82
Schedule Requirements: Days; some early morning or early evening work may be required depending on needs of program
Location: Wilson Employee Group: ONA Reporting Relationship : Program Director, Seniors Care
Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner, Seniors Care, will take on a leadership role within program related to priority areas of our Seniors Care strategy, including Dementia, Delirium, Depression, senior friendly care, and the development of a palliative care strategy for Humber River Health. The nurse practitioner will provide clinical care in our Geriatric Consultation Service and in the Palliative Care service under development. This Nurse Practitioner role works in collaboration and consultation with physicians and other medical staff, nursing and members of the inter-professional health care team to respond to the specialized needs of older adults. The Nurse Practitioner works in partnership with all relevant stakeholders, excelling in all four domains of their practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research.
Responsibilities:
Integration of best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for a select patient population with the focus on geriatrics
Identification of areas of improvement to promote ongoing quality assurance, plans, implements, evaluates and reports on outcomes
Evaluation of outcomes for the program and services and make recommendations for change in consultation with Program Director, Manager and Physician Leader
Development of linkages with external partners as appropriate to ensure continuity of care
Provision of care for a select group of patients in consultation with Physicians and the interdisciplinary team
Evaluation of outcomes of patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
In keeping with professional standards of practice, obtains and/or disseminates only that information which is relevant to meeting the client’s identified needs and with appropriate legal authorization, either in the form of signed consents or direct authorization from the client or designated substitute decision-maker.
Utilization of expert communication skills by being a link between the client, consultants, resources and the referral source which may be required to coordinate the provision of service to the client.
Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients and their families, colleagues and the work environment.
Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards
Assists in the training and development of staff specific to the patient population for specialized clinics
Provides input into staff performance related to the patient specific clinics
Requirements:
Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Masters of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required
Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (EC) as an NP (adult) or NP (primary health care) required
1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
3-5 years of relevant Acute medicine or Primary Care experience
CNA Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset
BCLS required
Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred
Demonstrated experience in Adult education an asset
Clinical specialty organizational membership: RNAO (required), CANO or ONS also preferred
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders
Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and project management
Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands
Demonstrates an ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
Embraces a philosophy of patient and family centered care.
Demonstrates leadership in clinical excellence.
Assesses and provides services to clients, families and communities.
Provides comprehensive health services encompassing:
Identification and management of chronic stable conditions
Prevention of disease and injuries
Health promotion and education
Continuity of care
Support
Advanced nursing assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics.
Effective patient/family counseling skills.
Excellent organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of initiative and self-direction.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record is a requirement
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.
Mar 04, 2025
Full time
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner who is focused on delivering high-quality, safe, care and passionate about leading innovation across the hospital in the area of care for seniors? If yes, we invite you to read the details below then apply.
Job status: Permanent Full Time
Hourly Rate Range: $61.51-$76.82
Schedule Requirements: Days; some early morning or early evening work may be required depending on needs of program
Location: Wilson Employee Group: ONA Reporting Relationship : Program Director, Seniors Care
Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner, Seniors Care, will take on a leadership role within program related to priority areas of our Seniors Care strategy, including Dementia, Delirium, Depression, senior friendly care, and the development of a palliative care strategy for Humber River Health. The nurse practitioner will provide clinical care in our Geriatric Consultation Service and in the Palliative Care service under development. This Nurse Practitioner role works in collaboration and consultation with physicians and other medical staff, nursing and members of the inter-professional health care team to respond to the specialized needs of older adults. The Nurse Practitioner works in partnership with all relevant stakeholders, excelling in all four domains of their practice: clinical care, leadership, education and research.
Responsibilities:
Integration of best practice guidelines and current evidence-based research into clinical practice for a select patient population with the focus on geriatrics
Identification of areas of improvement to promote ongoing quality assurance, plans, implements, evaluates and reports on outcomes
Evaluation of outcomes for the program and services and make recommendations for change in consultation with Program Director, Manager and Physician Leader
Development of linkages with external partners as appropriate to ensure continuity of care
Provision of care for a select group of patients in consultation with Physicians and the interdisciplinary team
Evaluation of outcomes of patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
In keeping with professional standards of practice, obtains and/or disseminates only that information which is relevant to meeting the client’s identified needs and with appropriate legal authorization, either in the form of signed consents or direct authorization from the client or designated substitute decision-maker.
Utilization of expert communication skills by being a link between the client, consultants, resources and the referral source which may be required to coordinate the provision of service to the client.
Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients and their families, colleagues and the work environment.
Participates in reflective practice as per identified college standards
Assists in the training and development of staff specific to the patient population for specialized clinics
Provides input into staff performance related to the patient specific clinics
Requirements:
Master in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) or Masters of Science in Nursing with successful completion of a post Master's Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program from a recognized school of graduate studies required
Current College of Nurses of Ontario registration in the Extended Class (EC) as an NP (adult) or NP (primary health care) required
1-3 years of demonstrated experience as a Nurse Practitioner required
3-5 years of relevant Acute medicine or Primary Care experience
CNA Certification in Geriatrics would be an asset
BCLS required
Additional specialty education in Gerontology preferred
Demonstrated experience in Adult education an asset
Clinical specialty organizational membership: RNAO (required), CANO or ONS also preferred
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, inter-professional team members, and other stakeholders
Possesses highly developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated competency in information and communication technology
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and project management
Demonstrated excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to prioritize multiple competing workload demands
Demonstrates an ability to provide leadership, support and critical analysis in stressful, complex clinical and emotional situations
Embraces a philosophy of patient and family centered care.
Demonstrates leadership in clinical excellence.
Assesses and provides services to clients, families and communities.
Provides comprehensive health services encompassing:
Identification and management of chronic stable conditions
Prevention of disease and injuries
Health promotion and education
Continuity of care
Support
Advanced nursing assessment skills and sound knowledge of clinical therapeutics.
Effective patient/family counseling skills.
Excellent organizational, critical appraisal and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
High level of initiative and self-direction.
Excellent attendance and discipline free record is a requirement
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.
Come work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care to join the Vancouver Community Primary Care Program team. The Primary Care Leadership team has embarked on exciting work to implement team based care requiring interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical teams. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is integral in supporting the teams to flourish through this change and continue to provide excellent care to equity seeking populations. Come be a part of a really exciting evolution of Primary Care nursing practice and apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Report operationally to the Director, Primary Care, and with professional accountability to the VCH Vice President Professional Practice.
Be responsible for providing leadership and direction in the delivery of nursing care and the formulation of organizational policies relevant to such care.
Work within the organization’s leadership framework to foster, facilitate and achieve the highest standards of service delivery and leads in the planning, development and implementation of clinical policies and programs designed for improving patient/client care.
Provide expert advice and consultation in the areas of nursing, resource planning, program and health system improvement, research and professional development to support quality and utilization initiatives.
Continuously evaluate practice and contribute to the ongoing organizational development of practice knowledge by evaluating research and developing frameworks and strategies to facilitate the implementation of best practices.
Function as clinical leader in Primary Care and advance nursing practice in the area of this specialty through the use of advanced practice and evidence based research.
Work closely with Professional Practice leaders and act as a liaison between various hospitals and/or community programs to facilitate integration of care across the continuum and report on professional nursing practice matters.
Provide leadership and expert consultation to team members and other health care staff, patients/clients and families/significant others.
Work collaboratively with Program Managers, Medical Directors, Clinical Educators, Nurse Clinicians, staff nurses, and others members of the interdisciplinary team to pro-actively move nursing practice forward at the regional, provincial, and national levels.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Masters degree in Nursing; plus current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
A minimum of five (5) year’s recent related experience working in a health care setting with a focus in Primary Care and in a progressive leadership role.
Canadian Nurses Association certification in (designated clinical specialty) or membership in related provincial, national and/or international professional association(s) (designated clinical specialty) preferred.
Knowledge & Abilities
Effectively collaborates to build relationships that promote the achievement of cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with trauma informed, cuturally safe approach to equity, diversity and indigenous culturally safety.
Professionally consults to enable the successful sharing of expertise with caregivers, patients/clients, families/significant others, other members of the public, and colleagues.
Proficiently provides and vigilantly evaluates education/orientation on complex advanced practices and abilities to ensure skills levels are acquired or maintained by team members to meet overall practice and care standards.
Utilizes expert acute clinical evaluation skills to assess needs of the patient/client and their families/significant others.
Skillfully, and in consultation with academic institutions and professional bodies, identifies/develops discipline specific standards for teaching and education.
Collaboratively leads in the identification, planning and implementation of ongoing activities to support research initiatives.
Effectively leads and directs staff by providing a work environment that fosters motivation and respectful relationships, and enables decision-making.
Exhibits advanced verbal, written, and technological communication and presentation skills when disseminating information/advice and/or promoting the use of research findings.
Applies knowledge of a wide range of cross-cultural and diversity issues within a health care environment.
Closing Statement
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
Jan 22, 2025
Full time
Come work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care to join the Vancouver Community Primary Care Program team. The Primary Care Leadership team has embarked on exciting work to implement team based care requiring interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical teams. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is integral in supporting the teams to flourish through this change and continue to provide excellent care to equity seeking populations. Come be a part of a really exciting evolution of Primary Care nursing practice and apply today to join our team!
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Primary Care with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Report operationally to the Director, Primary Care, and with professional accountability to the VCH Vice President Professional Practice.
Be responsible for providing leadership and direction in the delivery of nursing care and the formulation of organizational policies relevant to such care.
Work within the organization’s leadership framework to foster, facilitate and achieve the highest standards of service delivery and leads in the planning, development and implementation of clinical policies and programs designed for improving patient/client care.
Provide expert advice and consultation in the areas of nursing, resource planning, program and health system improvement, research and professional development to support quality and utilization initiatives.
Continuously evaluate practice and contribute to the ongoing organizational development of practice knowledge by evaluating research and developing frameworks and strategies to facilitate the implementation of best practices.
Function as clinical leader in Primary Care and advance nursing practice in the area of this specialty through the use of advanced practice and evidence based research.
Work closely with Professional Practice leaders and act as a liaison between various hospitals and/or community programs to facilitate integration of care across the continuum and report on professional nursing practice matters.
Provide leadership and expert consultation to team members and other health care staff, patients/clients and families/significant others.
Work collaboratively with Program Managers, Medical Directors, Clinical Educators, Nurse Clinicians, staff nurses, and others members of the interdisciplinary team to pro-actively move nursing practice forward at the regional, provincial, and national levels.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Masters degree in Nursing; plus current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
A minimum of five (5) year’s recent related experience working in a health care setting with a focus in Primary Care and in a progressive leadership role.
Canadian Nurses Association certification in (designated clinical specialty) or membership in related provincial, national and/or international professional association(s) (designated clinical specialty) preferred.
Knowledge & Abilities
Effectively collaborates to build relationships that promote the achievement of cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with trauma informed, cuturally safe approach to equity, diversity and indigenous culturally safety.
Professionally consults to enable the successful sharing of expertise with caregivers, patients/clients, families/significant others, other members of the public, and colleagues.
Proficiently provides and vigilantly evaluates education/orientation on complex advanced practices and abilities to ensure skills levels are acquired or maintained by team members to meet overall practice and care standards.
Utilizes expert acute clinical evaluation skills to assess needs of the patient/client and their families/significant others.
Skillfully, and in consultation with academic institutions and professional bodies, identifies/develops discipline specific standards for teaching and education.
Collaboratively leads in the identification, planning and implementation of ongoing activities to support research initiatives.
Effectively leads and directs staff by providing a work environment that fosters motivation and respectful relationships, and enables decision-making.
Exhibits advanced verbal, written, and technological communication and presentation skills when disseminating information/advice and/or promoting the use of research findings.
Applies knowledge of a wide range of cross-cultural and diversity issues within a health care environment.
Closing Statement
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.