Blanche River Health (BRH) is a fully accredited hospital organization committed to providing quality patient-centered health care services in Northern and Central Timiskaming. It continues to lead in Health Care Services by collaborating with Community Health Partners creating safe and healthy communities and ensuring seamless transitions to other Health Services. Blanche River Health has two hospital sites in Englehart and Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
Blanche River Health is committed to a culture and environment of teaching/learning for students. Our Kirkland Lake Site is affiliated with many Ontario Colleges and Universities including the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), Nipissing University, College Boreal (DI) and Northern College while our Englehart Site is affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM).
Blanche River Health is looking for the next dynamic clinical executive that will oversee the clinical programs at our two hospitals. If you love a challenge, if you want to make a difference in the lives of over 30,000 people, and if you have what it takes to implement our mission – making healthcare work for all of us – then we have the perfect niche for you!
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, and supporting the Governance Board in ensuring the highest quality of patient care is being provided, the Vice-President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer provides clinical oversight supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. This role is accountable for implementing strategies for the delivery of quality, compassionate, culturally competent, cost-effective and efficient clinical care to individuals and their families. This role also acts as the main clinical administrative liaison for the physician partners.
This role is an exceptional career opportunity for a Registered Nurse whose track record of success includes a minimum of 5 years of progressive senior leadership experience.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Nursing or a combination of relevant education and experience
Current and continuing registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
A minimum of 5 years’ progressive senior leadership experience
Demonstrated knowledge of legislation as it pertains to the hospital sector, including the Public Hospitals Act, the Broader Public sector Accountability Act, the Excellent Care for All Act, and the Public Sector Compensation Restraint to Protect Public Services Act
Strong leadership and project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated teamwork / team-leading skills, and previous success with interdisciplinary relationship building
Demonstrated clear framework for inter-professional practice which is meaningful for all disciplines
A track record in implementing and evaluating professional practice models, implementing professional standards and advancing the scope of practice
Knowledge of health care delivery systems, and applicable federal and provincial health care legislation and regulations
Knowledge of service improvement techniques and demonstrated history of ability in improving service delivery
Recognized external and internal connections to relevant stakeholders
Extensive and broad clinical background
Demonstrated respect for, and knowledge of, a wide variety of health care disciplines
Strong commitment to, and belief in, shared governance and decision-making processes
Demonstrated vision for professional practice, nursing, the organization and patient-centred care philosophy
A reputation as a courageous risk taker and an innovative, authentic leader, intellectually curious and open-minded.
To apply for this incredible opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner and Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Mar 19, 2025
Full time
Blanche River Health (BRH) is a fully accredited hospital organization committed to providing quality patient-centered health care services in Northern and Central Timiskaming. It continues to lead in Health Care Services by collaborating with Community Health Partners creating safe and healthy communities and ensuring seamless transitions to other Health Services. Blanche River Health has two hospital sites in Englehart and Kirkland Lake, Ontario.
Blanche River Health is committed to a culture and environment of teaching/learning for students. Our Kirkland Lake Site is affiliated with many Ontario Colleges and Universities including the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), Nipissing University, College Boreal (DI) and Northern College while our Englehart Site is affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM).
Blanche River Health is looking for the next dynamic clinical executive that will oversee the clinical programs at our two hospitals. If you love a challenge, if you want to make a difference in the lives of over 30,000 people, and if you have what it takes to implement our mission – making healthcare work for all of us – then we have the perfect niche for you!
Reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer, and supporting the Governance Board in ensuring the highest quality of patient care is being provided, the Vice-President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer provides clinical oversight supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and strategies. This role is accountable for implementing strategies for the delivery of quality, compassionate, culturally competent, cost-effective and efficient clinical care to individuals and their families. This role also acts as the main clinical administrative liaison for the physician partners.
This role is an exceptional career opportunity for a Registered Nurse whose track record of success includes a minimum of 5 years of progressive senior leadership experience.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Nursing or a combination of relevant education and experience
Current and continuing registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
A minimum of 5 years’ progressive senior leadership experience
Demonstrated knowledge of legislation as it pertains to the hospital sector, including the Public Hospitals Act, the Broader Public sector Accountability Act, the Excellent Care for All Act, and the Public Sector Compensation Restraint to Protect Public Services Act
Strong leadership and project management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated teamwork / team-leading skills, and previous success with interdisciplinary relationship building
Demonstrated clear framework for inter-professional practice which is meaningful for all disciplines
A track record in implementing and evaluating professional practice models, implementing professional standards and advancing the scope of practice
Knowledge of health care delivery systems, and applicable federal and provincial health care legislation and regulations
Knowledge of service improvement techniques and demonstrated history of ability in improving service delivery
Recognized external and internal connections to relevant stakeholders
Extensive and broad clinical background
Demonstrated respect for, and knowledge of, a wide variety of health care disciplines
Strong commitment to, and belief in, shared governance and decision-making processes
Demonstrated vision for professional practice, nursing, the organization and patient-centred care philosophy
A reputation as a courageous risk taker and an innovative, authentic leader, intellectually curious and open-minded.
To apply for this incredible opportunity, please contact Jim Stonehouse, Partner and Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at kluu@boyden.com .
Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Exceptional Care–Exceptional People
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary The Vice President, Corporate Redevelopment and Capital Projects will report to the President & Chief Executive Officer, overseeing infrastructure planning and large capital projects across the two sites including the hospital redevelopment project. Established in 1885, Brantford General Hospital (BGH) was established by a group of local physicians and citizens to serve the hospital needs of the local population. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became partners in The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS). BCHS operates 330 beds and serves a growing population of 160,000+ people across Brantford, County of Brant, Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nations, Six Nations of the Grand River, and surrounding communities. Over 2,700 staff, physicians, and volunteers work at BCHS supporting the long history of quality healthcare across the region. BCHS is an affiliated teaching site of McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
The Hospital embarked on a planning effort and on March 9th, 2022, the Ministry of Health announced that BCHS has been granted permission to move to Stage 1 for the planning of a new Hospital in Brantford. Since that time, BCHS has made continued progress with the submission of the Stage 1.2 Part A: Program and Services and Part B: Facility Development Plan. BCHS is now poised to initiate Stage 1.3 Functional Planning and progress towards eventual project approval.
BCHS also has a number of capital renewal projects underway. The ED renovation project,- a significant initiative at BCHS and additional capital infrastructure projects will require ongoing oversight by the VP Corporate Development & Capital Projects. Additional infrastructure projects will be required in the interim period, prior to finalization of the hospital redevelopment in order to ensure hospital continuity of service.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide guidance and counsel to the VP/CFO in all master planning, ongoing capital redevelopment, and physical plant operations.
Develop the strategy and plan for executing on the Hospital’s ongoing and future redevelopment projects.
Clearly articulate the vision and strategy to the various team(s) and effectively develop a plan for prioritization, and successful execution.
Project and align plans for growth in the catchment area, as it pertains to physical space projections.
Ensure maintenance, development, and sustainability of the physical plant, and the development and implementation of the infrastructure required to achieve this.
Ensure appropriate cost controls and procedures are implemented and followed and that all required consultants and staff are in place to ensure the success of the project.
Ensure an appropriate communication plan is developed for the entire development horizon.
Manage the resources of the project to ensure its efficient coordination and achievement of project milestones.
With assistance from the Finance team, responsible for timely submission of all Ministry of Health funded Health Infrastructure Renewal Funding (HIRF) and Exceptional Circumstance Project (ECP) funding applications and related risk assessments to maximize Ministry funding for facility repairs.
Ensure Hospital Accreditation standards related to Infrastructure are being met.
Establish and ensure implementation of appropriate safety programs, policies, and processes.
Ensures that all operating budgets within the portfolio are prepared reflecting actual usage of resources and that the hospital building capital budget is prepared on a timely basis.
Develop and foster system relationships with community members, government and industry representatives, industry counterparts, vendors, and financial institutions.
Key liaison with Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Health’s Capital Branch to plan and negotiate the redevelopment and renovations.
Represent BCHS at meetings with the Ministry of Health and Infrastructure Ontario.
Subject matter expertise as it relates to capital planning and redevelopment in terms of processes, Ministry submissions, and ongoing project management/execution.
Oversee current infrastructure renewal and capital redevelopment initiatives that include projects related to facility upgrades and modernization initiatives.
Advance BCHS’s growth agenda by contributing to redevelopment and an ambitious Master Plan targeting future expansion of the Hospital.
Liaise with the Ministry of Health and Infrastructure Ontario relative to all facets of major capital redevelopment projects and lead the selection process to engage consultants and prequalification of contractors.
Facilitate, organize, and manage all relevant issues and coordinating all relevant deliverables associated with securing approvals from the Ministry.
Work with key partners to set a clear direction, create a vision, and establish effective project teams.
Oversee all aspects of the corporate redevelopment planning, delivery and execution.
Mandatory Qualifications
The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience and project management, renovation, and construction experience, preferably in a healthcare environment .
Proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary teams through the entire life cycle of project management and service delivery from concept to implementation to delivery. This includes developing the strategy, planning requirements with internal and external customers, managing project schedules, identifying risks, costs, budgets, and executing the builds.
Experience in overseeing planning, design and construction of projects, and advanced knowledge of the design and construction industry and standard practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, keep stakeholders effectively involved in the process, and meet key milestones and deadlines.
Exceptional communicator and relationship builder, effective at promoting collaboration and managing change.
Several examples of delivering large infrastructure projects successfully on time, and within budget, including project design, process management, equipment purchasing, contractor management, and support service operations.
Experience with overseeing a large team, managing budgets and successfully managing people will be key to this role.
The individual will have capital planning and project execution experience, and have demonstrated their ability to manage large projects, keep stakeholders effectively involved in the process, and meet key milestones and deadlines. In addition to large-scale capital redevelopment experience, the candidate will be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder, effective at promoting collaboration and managing large scale change.
The successful individual ideally has key relationships in place across the sector.
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
Mar 14, 2025
Full time
Exceptional Care–Exceptional People
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!
Why Choose BCHS?
Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary The Vice President, Corporate Redevelopment and Capital Projects will report to the President & Chief Executive Officer, overseeing infrastructure planning and large capital projects across the two sites including the hospital redevelopment project. Established in 1885, Brantford General Hospital (BGH) was established by a group of local physicians and citizens to serve the hospital needs of the local population. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became partners in The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS). BCHS operates 330 beds and serves a growing population of 160,000+ people across Brantford, County of Brant, Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nations, Six Nations of the Grand River, and surrounding communities. Over 2,700 staff, physicians, and volunteers work at BCHS supporting the long history of quality healthcare across the region. BCHS is an affiliated teaching site of McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
The Hospital embarked on a planning effort and on March 9th, 2022, the Ministry of Health announced that BCHS has been granted permission to move to Stage 1 for the planning of a new Hospital in Brantford. Since that time, BCHS has made continued progress with the submission of the Stage 1.2 Part A: Program and Services and Part B: Facility Development Plan. BCHS is now poised to initiate Stage 1.3 Functional Planning and progress towards eventual project approval.
BCHS also has a number of capital renewal projects underway. The ED renovation project,- a significant initiative at BCHS and additional capital infrastructure projects will require ongoing oversight by the VP Corporate Development & Capital Projects. Additional infrastructure projects will be required in the interim period, prior to finalization of the hospital redevelopment in order to ensure hospital continuity of service.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide guidance and counsel to the VP/CFO in all master planning, ongoing capital redevelopment, and physical plant operations.
Develop the strategy and plan for executing on the Hospital’s ongoing and future redevelopment projects.
Clearly articulate the vision and strategy to the various team(s) and effectively develop a plan for prioritization, and successful execution.
Project and align plans for growth in the catchment area, as it pertains to physical space projections.
Ensure maintenance, development, and sustainability of the physical plant, and the development and implementation of the infrastructure required to achieve this.
Ensure appropriate cost controls and procedures are implemented and followed and that all required consultants and staff are in place to ensure the success of the project.
Ensure an appropriate communication plan is developed for the entire development horizon.
Manage the resources of the project to ensure its efficient coordination and achievement of project milestones.
With assistance from the Finance team, responsible for timely submission of all Ministry of Health funded Health Infrastructure Renewal Funding (HIRF) and Exceptional Circumstance Project (ECP) funding applications and related risk assessments to maximize Ministry funding for facility repairs.
Ensure Hospital Accreditation standards related to Infrastructure are being met.
Establish and ensure implementation of appropriate safety programs, policies, and processes.
Ensures that all operating budgets within the portfolio are prepared reflecting actual usage of resources and that the hospital building capital budget is prepared on a timely basis.
Develop and foster system relationships with community members, government and industry representatives, industry counterparts, vendors, and financial institutions.
Key liaison with Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Health’s Capital Branch to plan and negotiate the redevelopment and renovations.
Represent BCHS at meetings with the Ministry of Health and Infrastructure Ontario.
Subject matter expertise as it relates to capital planning and redevelopment in terms of processes, Ministry submissions, and ongoing project management/execution.
Oversee current infrastructure renewal and capital redevelopment initiatives that include projects related to facility upgrades and modernization initiatives.
Advance BCHS’s growth agenda by contributing to redevelopment and an ambitious Master Plan targeting future expansion of the Hospital.
Liaise with the Ministry of Health and Infrastructure Ontario relative to all facets of major capital redevelopment projects and lead the selection process to engage consultants and prequalification of contractors.
Facilitate, organize, and manage all relevant issues and coordinating all relevant deliverables associated with securing approvals from the Ministry.
Work with key partners to set a clear direction, create a vision, and establish effective project teams.
Oversee all aspects of the corporate redevelopment planning, delivery and execution.
Mandatory Qualifications
The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience and project management, renovation, and construction experience, preferably in a healthcare environment .
Proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary teams through the entire life cycle of project management and service delivery from concept to implementation to delivery. This includes developing the strategy, planning requirements with internal and external customers, managing project schedules, identifying risks, costs, budgets, and executing the builds.
Experience in overseeing planning, design and construction of projects, and advanced knowledge of the design and construction industry and standard practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage large projects, keep stakeholders effectively involved in the process, and meet key milestones and deadlines.
Exceptional communicator and relationship builder, effective at promoting collaboration and managing change.
Several examples of delivering large infrastructure projects successfully on time, and within budget, including project design, process management, equipment purchasing, contractor management, and support service operations.
Experience with overseeing a large team, managing budgets and successfully managing people will be key to this role.
The individual will have capital planning and project execution experience, and have demonstrated their ability to manage large projects, keep stakeholders effectively involved in the process, and meet key milestones and deadlines. In addition to large-scale capital redevelopment experience, the candidate will be an exceptional communicator and relationship builder, effective at promoting collaboration and managing large scale change.
The successful individual ideally has key relationships in place across the sector.
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
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.
Title: Manager of Community Partnerships and Learner Recruitment, Queens-WAHA Partnership
Division: Queens-WAHA Partnership
Affiliation: Non-Unionized
Site: Moosonee, Ontario (Revillion Administration Building)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role of Manager of Community Engagement and Communications, Queens-WAHA Partnership. Working in collaboration with the Project Manager of the Queens-WAHA Partnership, you will be responsible for fostering strong relationships and partnerships with the Indigenous communities in the Western James Bay region. This role involves leading community engagement initiatives, ensuring culturally appropriate communication, supporting the development and implementation of health programs, and executing communication strategies to recruit students and promote the Queen’s-Weeneebayko Health Education Campus (QWHEC) project.
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. The patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to solve problems, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
A champion of positive change management and making a difference for underserved populations
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, integrity and accountability
Action-oriented with a track record of achievement
Leads self by demonstrating self-awareness, managing and developing themselves, and demonstrating character
Engage others by fostering their development, contributing to healthy organizations, communicating effectively, and building teams
Achieves results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, and evidence, takes action to implement decisions, and assesses and evaluates
Develops coalitions by purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrate commitment to customer service, mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments
Engages in system transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting themselves strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change
What You’ll Do
Develop and implement strategies to build trust and collaboration with Cree First Nations communities, including Weenusk, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Moosonee, and Moose Factory
Serve as the primary liaison between the health education campus and local communities
Organize and facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and other engagement activities to gather input on health programs
Support the recruitment of students and retention of Indigenous health professionals by promoting health careers and educational opportunities within the communities
Support implementation of the project’s strategic communications plan
Develop and execute marketing campaigns to attract student applications, including media and social media campaigns
Identify emerging issues and community input that require project response and coordination
Foster positive partnerships within and external to the region to advance the strategic direction of the health education campus
Prepare and report on Indigenous community engagement plans to the project team and partners
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Public Relations, Health Sciences, Education, Health Administration, Communications, or a related field is required
Master’s degree in education, Health or Business Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred
Designation in good standing with a professional college or regulatory body
2-3 years of experience in community engagement, communications, and marketing, ideally in the education or health care sector
Strong understanding of Cree First Nations culture, traditions, and health challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships and working effectively with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous organizations.
Ability to communicate in the local Cree language is considered an asset
Why Choose Us
Competitive Base Salary
Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
How to Apply
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2025-115 by no later than Friday, March 28th, 2025 at 12 o’clock noon to:
Talent Acquisition
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Mar 11, 2025
Full time
Title: Manager of Community Partnerships and Learner Recruitment, Queens-WAHA Partnership
Division: Queens-WAHA Partnership
Affiliation: Non-Unionized
Site: Moosonee, Ontario (Revillion Administration Building)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced leader to fill the key role of Manager of Community Engagement and Communications, Queens-WAHA Partnership. Working in collaboration with the Project Manager of the Queens-WAHA Partnership, you will be responsible for fostering strong relationships and partnerships with the Indigenous communities in the Western James Bay region. This role involves leading community engagement initiatives, ensuring culturally appropriate communication, supporting the development and implementation of health programs, and executing communication strategies to recruit students and promote the Queen’s-Weeneebayko Health Education Campus (QWHEC) project.
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing, wellness, and innovation, WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site, team members bask in the tranquility of the land, juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here, we work with purpose, knowing each action matters. The patients are neighbours, family, and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you, helps you grow, and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to solve problems, develop new skills, and explore new roles. Here, we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten, overshadowed by the daily grind, and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves, the land, and each other. Here, we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees, physicians, and partners in care. As a health authority, you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey, in all areas of their health experience. From Primary, Acute, and Mental Health, Dental, Specialty Clinics, Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service, the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities, have six paramedic bases, three hospitals, four emergency departments, one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality, we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA, we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture, work with dedicated and passionate colleagues, and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
A champion of positive change management and making a difference for underserved populations
Demonstrates high emotional intelligence, integrity and accountability
Action-oriented with a track record of achievement
Leads self by demonstrating self-awareness, managing and developing themselves, and demonstrating character
Engage others by fostering their development, contributing to healthy organizations, communicating effectively, and building teams
Achieves results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, and evidence, takes action to implement decisions, and assesses and evaluates
Develops coalitions by purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrate commitment to customer service, mobilizes knowledge to navigate socio-political environments
Engages in system transformation by demonstrating system and critical thinking, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting themselves strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change
What You’ll Do
Develop and implement strategies to build trust and collaboration with Cree First Nations communities, including Weenusk, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Moosonee, and Moose Factory
Serve as the primary liaison between the health education campus and local communities
Organize and facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and other engagement activities to gather input on health programs
Support the recruitment of students and retention of Indigenous health professionals by promoting health careers and educational opportunities within the communities
Support implementation of the project’s strategic communications plan
Develop and execute marketing campaigns to attract student applications, including media and social media campaigns
Identify emerging issues and community input that require project response and coordination
Foster positive partnerships within and external to the region to advance the strategic direction of the health education campus
Prepare and report on Indigenous community engagement plans to the project team and partners
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Public Relations, Health Sciences, Education, Health Administration, Communications, or a related field is required
Master’s degree in education, Health or Business Administration, or a related field is strongly preferred
Designation in good standing with a professional college or regulatory body
2-3 years of experience in community engagement, communications, and marketing, ideally in the education or health care sector
Strong understanding of Cree First Nations culture, traditions, and health challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships and working effectively with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous organizations.
Ability to communicate in the local Cree language is considered an asset
Why Choose Us
Competitive Base Salary
Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
Group health, welfare, and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
Relocation paid by the organization
Housing provided by the organization
Annual retention bonus, a northern living allowance, and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Ability to work with a purpose, connected to an amazing community and culture, with opportunities to learn and grow
How to Apply
The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2025-115 by no later than Friday, March 28th, 2025 at 12 o’clock noon to:
Talent Acquisition
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Reports to: VP, Culture, Communications and Engagement Status: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday Additional Requirements: N/A Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: ASAP Internal Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.
This vacancy is for an existing position.
Purpose of the Role
The National Manager of Public Affairs & Issues Management will be accountable for developing and supporting a public affairs, stakeholder relations and issues management program that advances LifeLabs’ strategic objectives and protects LifeLabs’ reputation with government (Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and other jurisdictions, as necessary) and other stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identify and track issues relevant to LifeLabs and broader healthcare sector and other issues impacting LifeLabs customers, products and services
Develop and manage an issues management log to track and monitor active issues and responses for evaluation and reporting to SLT/ELT
Handle high profile, time sensitive and contentious issues and escalated customer complaints by bringing together all relevant internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic issues management, crisis communications and media relations support
Work collaboratively with cross-functional team on business continuity efforts as part of the incident management protocol, mitigating risk to government stakeholders and LifeLabs’ reputation
Build trusted relationships and work collaboratively to manage and influence stakeholders to promote excellence, agility, results and risk management
Handle all issues related to government contracts management and necessary communication to ensure trusted relationships, as required
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders including senior leadership, government stakeholders and media to develop and implement the most appropriate, inclusive and effective plan for the organization and community
Identify and produce required supporting collateral, such as key messages, written communications, speaking notes, briefing notes, statements, and other products
Work closely with other departments and members of the communications team to integrate proactive media outreach into the communications planning process
Plan press conferences, senior government official visits/tours and receptions, and oversee development of required materials
Monitor and manage issues relating to government and media and develop responses in collaboration with subject matter experts
Develop and monitor evaluation criteria to measure success and impact of government and public affairs efforts
In collaboration with the Government Relations and Contracts Management team, identify and support advocacy efforts with industry leading associations and bodies on behalf of the lab sector and employees
Develop and execute a plan to advance and elevate LifeLabs’ brand and credibility with government stakeholders
Work with the Corporate Communications team to advance high-profile provincial and national media coverage of our products, services and strategies
Support the definition of goals associated with effective Government and Public Affairs to help progress strategic priorities
Support multiple government relations initiatives, supporting both local and program-specific initiatives
What you bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or Political Science, or a related field
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience working in government, issues management, corporate communications, public relations, or media
Strong government and public relations acumen, including deep knowledge of various levels of government
Demonstrated issues management and problem-solving skills with a high degree of political acuity
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships
Excellent writing and editing skills; experience translating technical and sensitive or confidential information for various audiences
Experience developing and implementing government relations, issues management and media relations plans
Proven experience building and maintaining brand presence to help achieve an organizational vision
Strong time management skills with minimal need for oversight
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Project management skills
Results-oriented and client-focused with a commitment to excellence
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Reports to: VP, Culture, Communications and Engagement Status: Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday Additional Requirements: N/A Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: ASAP Internal Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.
This vacancy is for an existing position.
Purpose of the Role
The National Manager of Public Affairs & Issues Management will be accountable for developing and supporting a public affairs, stakeholder relations and issues management program that advances LifeLabs’ strategic objectives and protects LifeLabs’ reputation with government (Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and other jurisdictions, as necessary) and other stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
Identify and track issues relevant to LifeLabs and broader healthcare sector and other issues impacting LifeLabs customers, products and services
Develop and manage an issues management log to track and monitor active issues and responses for evaluation and reporting to SLT/ELT
Handle high profile, time sensitive and contentious issues and escalated customer complaints by bringing together all relevant internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic issues management, crisis communications and media relations support
Work collaboratively with cross-functional team on business continuity efforts as part of the incident management protocol, mitigating risk to government stakeholders and LifeLabs’ reputation
Build trusted relationships and work collaboratively to manage and influence stakeholders to promote excellence, agility, results and risk management
Handle all issues related to government contracts management and necessary communication to ensure trusted relationships, as required
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders including senior leadership, government stakeholders and media to develop and implement the most appropriate, inclusive and effective plan for the organization and community
Identify and produce required supporting collateral, such as key messages, written communications, speaking notes, briefing notes, statements, and other products
Work closely with other departments and members of the communications team to integrate proactive media outreach into the communications planning process
Plan press conferences, senior government official visits/tours and receptions, and oversee development of required materials
Monitor and manage issues relating to government and media and develop responses in collaboration with subject matter experts
Develop and monitor evaluation criteria to measure success and impact of government and public affairs efforts
In collaboration with the Government Relations and Contracts Management team, identify and support advocacy efforts with industry leading associations and bodies on behalf of the lab sector and employees
Develop and execute a plan to advance and elevate LifeLabs’ brand and credibility with government stakeholders
Work with the Corporate Communications team to advance high-profile provincial and national media coverage of our products, services and strategies
Support the definition of goals associated with effective Government and Public Affairs to help progress strategic priorities
Support multiple government relations initiatives, supporting both local and program-specific initiatives
What you bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or Political Science, or a related field
A minimum of 4-5 years of experience working in government, issues management, corporate communications, public relations, or media
Strong government and public relations acumen, including deep knowledge of various levels of government
Demonstrated issues management and problem-solving skills with a high degree of political acuity
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships
Excellent writing and editing skills; experience translating technical and sensitive or confidential information for various audiences
Experience developing and implementing government relations, issues management and media relations plans
Proven experience building and maintaining brand presence to help achieve an organizational vision
Strong time management skills with minimal need for oversight
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Project management skills
Results-oriented and client-focused with a commitment to excellence
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. Join our team today!
Job description
The Senior Medical Lab Technologist reports to the Clinical Services Manager, Laboratory Medicine and works under the supervision of the Charge Technologist, Pathology and Medical Authority for Pathology for day-to-day tasks/duties.
Accountabilities:
Performs all front-line technical functions, operation and maintenance protocols, quality assurance and quality control procedures; monitors for compliance
Designate for Charge Technologist/supervisor; resource for front-line staff
Act as subject matter expert and technical resource for staff
Collaborates with peers, direct supervisors, professional leader and quality manager; using the organizational reporting structure to address conflict and develop solutions prior to escalation
Participates in the development and review of technical procedures
Maintains strong working knowledge of current technical methodologies, performance standards and evidence-based practice
Actively involved in the inventory management process; orders product, ensures stock rotation, identifies and reports non-conformances (e.g. unacceptable, expired or discarded products)
Monitors for compliance to policies and procedures; coaches, educates and trains as required
Monitors and reallocates resources to meet performance expectations and operational needs
Participates in process validations and qualification protocols for laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies
Coordinates technical and safety training for staff; ensures hazardous tasks lists are current and communicated
Provides input to staff performance appraisals
Enters non-captured service and non-service recipient workload units
Participates the management and reporting of EQA testing
Manages workload effectively and efficiently; identifies, reports and solves problems, meets deadlines and prioritizes
Follows departmental policies, processes and procedures in accordance with established regulatory and accreditation standards
Participates in the investigation, corrective action and follow-up for all non-conformances; discordant results, complaints, employee incident reports
Evaluates episodes leading to withholding of results; performs look back trace back procedures, implements corrective actions; authorizes the resumption of testing and releasing of results
Attend meetings and delivers departmental huddles as required
Accountable for meeting deadlines when completing action items, skills assessments and other technical projects
Job qualifications
Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory technology program or equivalent education
Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
Minimum three years experience as a laboratory technologist required
Experience with hospital information systems, laboratory information systems and Paradigm document control software required
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor and coach staff; strong conflict resolution skills
Management and supervisory courses an asset
Proven skills and competence in departmental policies, processes and procedures
Experience in developing policies, processes and procedures, duties and responsibilities
Working knowledge of departmental budgets and schedules an asset
Experience coordinating workflow and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate excellence in organization and time management skills to meet deadlines
Demonstrate mature judgment and initiative and ability to effectively problem solve
Strong ability to multitask, be assertive, flexible and responsive to conflicting priorities
Must possess strong motivation skills as well as being self-motivated
Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team environment
Excellent computer knowledge and skills
Excellent attendance and punctuality record
Ability to work and travel between all Osler sites
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Additional information
Hours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Reward Program. Some conditions may apply.
HOOPP Pension Plan: Secure Your Future with Osler
When you join Osler, you're not just starting a job; you're investing in your future. As part of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada’s most reliable and rewarding pension plans, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing you have a plan in place for your retirement. With Osler contributing $1.26 for every dollar you invest, you’re building a strong foundation for a comfortable retirement. With HOOPP, you can count on a steady, guaranteed monthly income for life. Discover more about how you can secure your financial future here .
SALARY: Minimum: $42.26 per hour Maximum: $53.30 per hour
Please note this non-union position will become part of the OPSEU bargaining unit in late 2025.
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. Join our team today!
Job description
The Senior Medical Lab Technologist reports to the Clinical Services Manager, Laboratory Medicine and works under the supervision of the Charge Technologist, Pathology and Medical Authority for Pathology for day-to-day tasks/duties.
Accountabilities:
Performs all front-line technical functions, operation and maintenance protocols, quality assurance and quality control procedures; monitors for compliance
Designate for Charge Technologist/supervisor; resource for front-line staff
Act as subject matter expert and technical resource for staff
Collaborates with peers, direct supervisors, professional leader and quality manager; using the organizational reporting structure to address conflict and develop solutions prior to escalation
Participates in the development and review of technical procedures
Maintains strong working knowledge of current technical methodologies, performance standards and evidence-based practice
Actively involved in the inventory management process; orders product, ensures stock rotation, identifies and reports non-conformances (e.g. unacceptable, expired or discarded products)
Monitors for compliance to policies and procedures; coaches, educates and trains as required
Monitors and reallocates resources to meet performance expectations and operational needs
Participates in process validations and qualification protocols for laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies
Coordinates technical and safety training for staff; ensures hazardous tasks lists are current and communicated
Provides input to staff performance appraisals
Enters non-captured service and non-service recipient workload units
Participates the management and reporting of EQA testing
Manages workload effectively and efficiently; identifies, reports and solves problems, meets deadlines and prioritizes
Follows departmental policies, processes and procedures in accordance with established regulatory and accreditation standards
Participates in the investigation, corrective action and follow-up for all non-conformances; discordant results, complaints, employee incident reports
Evaluates episodes leading to withholding of results; performs look back trace back procedures, implements corrective actions; authorizes the resumption of testing and releasing of results
Attend meetings and delivers departmental huddles as required
Accountable for meeting deadlines when completing action items, skills assessments and other technical projects
Job qualifications
Graduate of an accredited medical laboratory technology program or equivalent education
Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario
Minimum three years experience as a laboratory technologist required
Experience with hospital information systems, laboratory information systems and Paradigm document control software required
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor and coach staff; strong conflict resolution skills
Management and supervisory courses an asset
Proven skills and competence in departmental policies, processes and procedures
Experience in developing policies, processes and procedures, duties and responsibilities
Working knowledge of departmental budgets and schedules an asset
Experience coordinating workflow and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate excellence in organization and time management skills to meet deadlines
Demonstrate mature judgment and initiative and ability to effectively problem solve
Strong ability to multitask, be assertive, flexible and responsive to conflicting priorities
Must possess strong motivation skills as well as being self-motivated
Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team environment
Excellent computer knowledge and skills
Excellent attendance and punctuality record
Ability to work and travel between all Osler sites
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Additional information
Hours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Reward Program. Some conditions may apply.
HOOPP Pension Plan: Secure Your Future with Osler
When you join Osler, you're not just starting a job; you're investing in your future. As part of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada’s most reliable and rewarding pension plans, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing you have a plan in place for your retirement. With Osler contributing $1.26 for every dollar you invest, you’re building a strong foundation for a comfortable retirement. With HOOPP, you can count on a steady, guaranteed monthly income for life. Discover more about how you can secure your financial future here .
SALARY: Minimum: $42.26 per hour Maximum: $53.30 per hour
Please note this non-union position will become part of the OPSEU bargaining unit in late 2025.
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.
Position: Clinical Manager, Laboratory Quality, Safety and Point of Care Testing
Status: Permanent Full Time
Department: Laboratory Management
Posted Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025 – Friday March 21, 2025 @ 11:59pm EST
Base Rate: $115, 450.00 -$173,170.00 (salary band placement commensurate with experience)
A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community. That’s our mission at Trillium Health Partners (THP), one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, and the Queensway Health Centre, along with several satellite locations, THP serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities, and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
If you are passionate about your career, motivated to improve the health of the community, and committed to excellence, quality, and patient safety consider joining our Better Together team!
Job Description:
The Laboratory Medicine and Genetics (LMG) program is a large, complex program that operates across 4 sites and encompasses a range of modalities, including biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, transfusion medicine, flow cytometry, anatomical pathology, specimen collection services, as well as a regional genetics program. Over 6,000,000 tests are performed annually with more than 2,000 specimens arriving daily. A continually expanding Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) program is supported under the umbrella of a robust Laboratory Quality Management System. The program supports an active learning environment with learners in all roles.
We are looking for a strong leader who has a proven track record in collaboration, people engagement and decision-making. You will lead and manage all aspects of the program’s quality management, laboratory safety and point of care programs including developing and administering the programs, facilitating change, mitigating risk and improving patient safety. You will also provide leadership in the coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of program activities and collaborate in the development of the program strategic and operational plans.
Leadership Responsibilities:
As part a member of the laboratory leadership team, collaborates with an inter-professional team in the development and planning of key strategic and operational initiatives.
Manage the design, implementation, maintenance, reporting and improvement of the quality management system
Oversee all risk management/patient safety issues for the program including incident reporting, risk mitigation and patient safety improvement.
Plan, lead and manage the program quality improvement program to ensure ongoing improvement of systems and processes that add value and maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
Oversee planning for integration of and compliance to regulatory/accreditation requirements across the program.
Plan, organize and manage internal and external assessments
Provide quality management education for staff and management that facilitates integration, change and professional development.
Scan environment, evaluate service performance and make recommendations to lab management regarding best practice, industry trends, customer needs and planning.
Provide counsel to lab director/managers/supervisors/physicians regarding quality management and risk management issues.
Leads the program’s Laboratory Safety and Point of Care Testing teams and supports the ongoing partnerships to ensure an effective Laboratory Information System.
Emotional intelligence, strong communication and leadership skills
Key Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline and/or member in good standing of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
Three years of formal or informal leadership experience, and at least 5 years relevant experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting
Proven leadership and management skills including: critical and innovative thinking, problem solving, decision making, and managing projects and change
Strong initiative with the ability to formulate long range goals and objectives
Emotional intelligence, strong communication and leadership skills
Strong business management skills (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, coordinating, managing projects and analytics)
Proven experience in leading collaboratively with physician partner(s)
Knowledge of relevant legislation, accreditation requirements and best practice guidelines required. Examples include Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (ACDx), Accreditation Canada, ISO 15189, ISO 15190, etc.
Completion or active continuing education in quality management systems, LEAN Six Sigma and/or other safety or quality improvement courses, preferred.
Ability to function effectively and lead during periods of rapid change and transition
Registrations/Membership Requirements:
CMLTO or Regulated Health Professional
Quality Management Professional Registration (recognized quality organization, e.g. ASQ) preferred
Position Location and Travel: Travel between all sites of Trillium Health Partners is required.
Notes to applicants:
If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is recognized under the French Language Services Act.
As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.
Feb 26, 2025
Full time
Position: Clinical Manager, Laboratory Quality, Safety and Point of Care Testing
Status: Permanent Full Time
Department: Laboratory Management
Posted Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025 – Friday March 21, 2025 @ 11:59pm EST
Base Rate: $115, 450.00 -$173,170.00 (salary band placement commensurate with experience)
A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community. That’s our mission at Trillium Health Partners (THP), one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, and the Queensway Health Centre, along with several satellite locations, THP serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities, and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
If you are passionate about your career, motivated to improve the health of the community, and committed to excellence, quality, and patient safety consider joining our Better Together team!
Job Description:
The Laboratory Medicine and Genetics (LMG) program is a large, complex program that operates across 4 sites and encompasses a range of modalities, including biochemistry, microbiology, hematology, transfusion medicine, flow cytometry, anatomical pathology, specimen collection services, as well as a regional genetics program. Over 6,000,000 tests are performed annually with more than 2,000 specimens arriving daily. A continually expanding Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) program is supported under the umbrella of a robust Laboratory Quality Management System. The program supports an active learning environment with learners in all roles.
We are looking for a strong leader who has a proven track record in collaboration, people engagement and decision-making. You will lead and manage all aspects of the program’s quality management, laboratory safety and point of care programs including developing and administering the programs, facilitating change, mitigating risk and improving patient safety. You will also provide leadership in the coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of program activities and collaborate in the development of the program strategic and operational plans.
Leadership Responsibilities:
As part a member of the laboratory leadership team, collaborates with an inter-professional team in the development and planning of key strategic and operational initiatives.
Manage the design, implementation, maintenance, reporting and improvement of the quality management system
Oversee all risk management/patient safety issues for the program including incident reporting, risk mitigation and patient safety improvement.
Plan, lead and manage the program quality improvement program to ensure ongoing improvement of systems and processes that add value and maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
Oversee planning for integration of and compliance to regulatory/accreditation requirements across the program.
Plan, organize and manage internal and external assessments
Provide quality management education for staff and management that facilitates integration, change and professional development.
Scan environment, evaluate service performance and make recommendations to lab management regarding best practice, industry trends, customer needs and planning.
Provide counsel to lab director/managers/supervisors/physicians regarding quality management and risk management issues.
Leads the program’s Laboratory Safety and Point of Care Testing teams and supports the ongoing partnerships to ensure an effective Laboratory Information System.
Emotional intelligence, strong communication and leadership skills
Key Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in a health-related discipline and/or member in good standing of the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
Three years of formal or informal leadership experience, and at least 5 years relevant experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting
Proven leadership and management skills including: critical and innovative thinking, problem solving, decision making, and managing projects and change
Strong initiative with the ability to formulate long range goals and objectives
Emotional intelligence, strong communication and leadership skills
Strong business management skills (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, coordinating, managing projects and analytics)
Proven experience in leading collaboratively with physician partner(s)
Knowledge of relevant legislation, accreditation requirements and best practice guidelines required. Examples include Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (ACDx), Accreditation Canada, ISO 15189, ISO 15190, etc.
Completion or active continuing education in quality management systems, LEAN Six Sigma and/or other safety or quality improvement courses, preferred.
Ability to function effectively and lead during periods of rapid change and transition
Registrations/Membership Requirements:
CMLTO or Regulated Health Professional
Quality Management Professional Registration (recognized quality organization, e.g. ASQ) preferred
Position Location and Travel: Travel between all sites of Trillium Health Partners is required.
Notes to applicants:
If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is recognized under the French Language Services Act.
As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is the largest academically affiliated community-based hospital network in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, and the Queensway Health Centre, THP serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. THP is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. THP is committed to meaningfully advancing health systems and population health research and innovation and is home to the Institute for Better Health, THP’s research institute. THP currently operates 1,457 budgeted beds and employs 11,414 staff, 1,495 professional staff (physicians, midwives, dentists) and works with 3,016 learners and 1,304 volunteers, and is growing every year. Its annual operating budget is approximately $1.6 billion.
THP’s mission is to create a new kind of health care for a healthier community. Guided by its values of compassion, excellence, and courage, THP’s strategic plan envisions a new approach to health - as a learning health system, working in partnership to improve the health in the population of the community and create an inter-connected system that is organized around the patient, both inside the Hospital and beyond its walls, by balancing quality, access, and sustainability.
The Position Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer, the interim Director, Financial Strategy and Planning provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of THP’s financial and business operations. This is not a traditional finance role; beyond technical expertise in hospital finance, the interim Director will ideally bring experience in process improvement, leading change, and driving strategic initiatives. THP has a long history of strong, leading practice financial stewardship. A key focus of the role is advancing operational efficiency, overseeing the operating plan with an emphasis on financial recovery and government relations in alignment with hospitals across the province. The Director will also play a critical role in stabilizing financial operations, following a recent HRIS implementation, while laying the foundation for a future financial management information system, and advancing strategic projects in partnership with leaders across the organization.
Key leadership priorities for the Director, Financial Strategy and Planning will be to:
Provide leadership for THP’s operational, capital and treasury financial planning and reporting capabilities.
Contribute financial insights that inform government fiscal planning and funding policies/practices, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic policy development.
Support and influence THP’s operations on matters related to hospital financial matters, including long-range financial planning processes, development and coordination of operational service planning and annual operating and capital budgets, operational and capital forecasting, and hospital funding advocacy.
Provide support to key finance managers overseeing the operational planning, internal and OHRS external reporting, capital planning and reporting, as well as the treasury, cash, and investment management functions.
Support a range of corporate strategic projects and initiatives of the hospital related to capacity building projects, integrated care, capital and other strategic endeavours.
Provide support for the continued development of a best-in-class customer service model, working in partnership with a broad group of clinical and enabling services leaders across the organization.
Fostering a healthy, safe, respectful, equitable and inclusive workplace for diverse teams and individuals to thrive.
Experience The successful candidate will have leadership experience in health care and/or a similarly complex environment/sector, with experience at the Director-level an asset. With 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience, the successful candidate will ideally have in-depth knowledge of hospital finance, as well as broader health care industry knowledge. Knowledge and experience in leading strategic planning and service planning processes at the corporate-level is an asset. In addition to possessing an accounting designation, the candidate will be an energetic, strategic thinker with the ability to see beyond the numbers. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Note to Applicants If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is recognized under the French Language Services Act.
As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.
Feb 24, 2025
Contractor
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is the largest academically affiliated community-based hospital network in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, and the Queensway Health Centre, THP serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. THP is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. THP is committed to meaningfully advancing health systems and population health research and innovation and is home to the Institute for Better Health, THP’s research institute. THP currently operates 1,457 budgeted beds and employs 11,414 staff, 1,495 professional staff (physicians, midwives, dentists) and works with 3,016 learners and 1,304 volunteers, and is growing every year. Its annual operating budget is approximately $1.6 billion.
THP’s mission is to create a new kind of health care for a healthier community. Guided by its values of compassion, excellence, and courage, THP’s strategic plan envisions a new approach to health - as a learning health system, working in partnership to improve the health in the population of the community and create an inter-connected system that is organized around the patient, both inside the Hospital and beyond its walls, by balancing quality, access, and sustainability.
The Position Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer, the interim Director, Financial Strategy and Planning provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of THP’s financial and business operations. This is not a traditional finance role; beyond technical expertise in hospital finance, the interim Director will ideally bring experience in process improvement, leading change, and driving strategic initiatives. THP has a long history of strong, leading practice financial stewardship. A key focus of the role is advancing operational efficiency, overseeing the operating plan with an emphasis on financial recovery and government relations in alignment with hospitals across the province. The Director will also play a critical role in stabilizing financial operations, following a recent HRIS implementation, while laying the foundation for a future financial management information system, and advancing strategic projects in partnership with leaders across the organization.
Key leadership priorities for the Director, Financial Strategy and Planning will be to:
Provide leadership for THP’s operational, capital and treasury financial planning and reporting capabilities.
Contribute financial insights that inform government fiscal planning and funding policies/practices, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic policy development.
Support and influence THP’s operations on matters related to hospital financial matters, including long-range financial planning processes, development and coordination of operational service planning and annual operating and capital budgets, operational and capital forecasting, and hospital funding advocacy.
Provide support to key finance managers overseeing the operational planning, internal and OHRS external reporting, capital planning and reporting, as well as the treasury, cash, and investment management functions.
Support a range of corporate strategic projects and initiatives of the hospital related to capacity building projects, integrated care, capital and other strategic endeavours.
Provide support for the continued development of a best-in-class customer service model, working in partnership with a broad group of clinical and enabling services leaders across the organization.
Fostering a healthy, safe, respectful, equitable and inclusive workplace for diverse teams and individuals to thrive.
Experience The successful candidate will have leadership experience in health care and/or a similarly complex environment/sector, with experience at the Director-level an asset. With 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience, the successful candidate will ideally have in-depth knowledge of hospital finance, as well as broader health care industry knowledge. Knowledge and experience in leading strategic planning and service planning processes at the corporate-level is an asset. In addition to possessing an accounting designation, the candidate will be an energetic, strategic thinker with the ability to see beyond the numbers. To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman or Heather Spiegel, at resumes@promeus.ca .
Note to Applicants If you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code to consider this opportunity.
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is recognized under the French Language Services Act.
As a condition of employment, we require all staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID19, in addition to other vaccinations required by the Public Hospitals Act.
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.
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a licensed Registered Nurse with graduate nursing educational preparation with in-depth, specialized clinical nursing knowledge and expertise in the area of mental health and addictions. The CNS provides strong leadership in a specialty program towards improved clinical outcomes through advanced nursing practice, program planning and delivery, research and knowledge mobilization, efficient resource utilization, consultation, education and capacity building. The CNS provides clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff managing complex care, promotes evidence-based practice; and organizational system change, towards improving the quality of client and family care. The CNS acts as a clinical expert in a specialized area of nursing while working within an interdisciplinary team to find solutions for complex healthcare issues at multiple levels: the client and family, healthcare providers, administrators, and policy-makers through a direct relationship with clients and families or through integrated role responsibilities related to education, research and clinical leadership and Nursing Professional Practice. The CNS demonstrates knowledge and skill in building intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and role-models leadership attributes such as high-level autonomy, accountability, assertiveness and enhanced communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, the CNS enhances excellence in nursing research by role modeling the utilization of, participation in, and knowledge mobilization of research findings. This role is expected to drive the organizational nursing strategy while empowering nursing staff to practice in accordance to professional practice standards and subspecialty competencies, through mentoring, coaching, and role-modeling.
Duties:
Accountability #1: Demonstrates management excellence through the LEADS Based Sentinel Behaviours: The Royal is a LEADS based organization and it is expected that our leaders demonstrate the five capabilities of the LEADS in a Caring Environment through actions: Lead Self:
Makes a disciplined effort to continuously be aware of one’s own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations, and understand them in the context of a strategic role to connect managers with organizational priorities.
Systematically employs personal mastery – either formally through a personal learning plan or informally to enhance interpersonal and strategic capabilities.
Recognizes that qualities of character are regularly tested in bridging strategic and operational responsibilities; and tries to deliberately exercise them as appropriate.
Works in a manner that is conducive with staff, client, and family safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Engage Others:
Supports the quality of morale and productivity and ensures action is taken – with input from employees to improve morale and productivity.
Listens and establishes strategic communications processes (using appropriate interpersonal communication, media and meetings) to elicit open exchanges of ideas, evidence and information.
Provides materials and support for the creation and sustainability of high-performance teams in at the unit level and at departmental level.
Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace Policy.
Achieve Results:
Sets direction through strategies that outline key approaches and tactics to achieve the results expected in the work unit.
Clearly describes how current decisions within the strategic area align with overall organizational strategy.
Gains support of other leaders and staff for successful implementation of strategies, and for changes to those strategies when those changes are validated by new evidence.
Holds self and others accountable for establishing outcome measures consistent with strategies, and for achievement of the targets the work unit is responsible for.
Develop Coalitions:
Actively supports and develops processes to involve, or seek input from customers when planning changes that may impact the stakeholder.
Supports processes to encourage the gathering, interpretation, and dissemination of quality evidence and knowledge to influence the coalition.
Mobilizes commitment and resources from many different sources in the system to support the achievement of the coalition’s desired results and engages in a process to resolve emergent conflicts.
Systems Transformation:
Uses critical/systems thinking to identify issues and practices that could improve service.
Creates an environment in the respective program or department where innovation, creativity and continuous improvement are valued.
Encourages staff to think about trends, anticipate problems the respective program or department may face and create solutions in line with the values of organization and system.
Employs small and large system approaches to implement changes required in the respective program or department.
Accountability #2: Direct Comprehensive Care
Provides comprehensive physical and mental health assessment for clients and families while incorporating health promotion, disease prevention and management, client and family advocacy, and collaborative strategies to positively affect health outcomes.
Demonstrates clinical decision making and expert knowledge and synthesis of advanced nursing practice using current evidence.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide consultation, recommendations, and manage multifaceted needs of clients and families.
Assesses complex clinical care issues, develops, implements, and evaluates innovative approaches and programs addressing these issues in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and nursing professional practice.
Recognize the need for and plan outcome measurements (e.g., obtaining client feedback, conducting pre- and post-surveys, monitoring length of stay, readmission rates, reduction of secondary complications, and knowledge of staff providing care).
Identify and assess trends or patterns, at macro, meso, and micro levels that have health implications for clients towards adopting efforts to enhance positive outcomes.
Accountability #3: Optimizing Health System
Understand and integrate the principles of resource allocation and cost-effectiveness in organizational and health system-level decision-making.
Participate in strategic planning for nursing professional practice, health-care service, department and/or organization.
Contribute to system-level change through the development of standards of care, practice guidelines, care protocols, programs, and/or policies.
Identify gaps in nursing practice and organizational processes towards developing strategies to facilitate and manage change in collaboration with nursing professional practice.
Understand legislative and standards driven issues that influence health policy and use this knowledge to build strategies to improve client care and/or health care access.
Advocate to participate on professional, regional, provincial, and/or federal committees that are related to individual specialties.
Accountability #4: Education
Identify the learning needs of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team and find or develop programs and resources to meet those needs.
Collaborate with Nursing Professional Practice team to disseminate knowledge, using appropriate delivery methods and utilizing adult education principles.
Plan, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate needs-based continuing education programs for staff and clinical partners to promote quality client care.
Act as a mentor, preceptor, coach or role model for nursing colleagues, other members of the health-care team and students.
Contribute to, and advocate for, an organizational culture that supports nursing professional growth, continuous learning and collaborative practices.
Accountability #5: Research
Engages in research and knowledge mobilization activities related to clinical practice and nursing professional practice.
Actively participates in and conducts research within the organization.
Identify, appraise, and apply research, practice guidelines and current best practices at the client, family, and program level.
Utilize digital technology towards data-driven clinical care resulting best client outcomes.
Champions nursing research at the program and organizational level within Interprofessional teams.
Accountability #6: Leadership
Fosters critical thinking amongst staff in decision-making and problem solving.
Apply theories and principles of project and change management.
Participates in and provides leadership on Interprofessional committees as they pertain to the select patient population.
Facilitates and supports a collaborative, Interprofessional team practice model.
Embodies and facilitates organizational nursing strategy, while elevating nursing professional practice.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
BScN degree is required
Masters Degree is required.
Masters Degree in Nursing is preferred, although candidates with Relevant Masters degree will be considered with a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Member of relevant professional organizations (preferred).
CPMHN (C) and/or GNC(C) preferred
Current CPR certificate, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level C.
Direct clinical practice experience in psychiatry/mental health nursing care.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse providing services in geriatric psychiatry
Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of mental health best practices and community services
Ability to work with adult learners and colleagues in a variety of settings using a collaborative approach.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making
Ability to respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
Demonstrated leadership, program development, and education skills.
Experienced/knowledgeable in research and evaluation principles.
Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives.
Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team as well as autonomously.
Demonstrated commitment to own continuing academic growth and development.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills – ability to respond to shifting priorities and to multi-task.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines/timelines.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work.
Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members.
Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record.
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.
Jan 22, 2025
Full time
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a licensed Registered Nurse with graduate nursing educational preparation with in-depth, specialized clinical nursing knowledge and expertise in the area of mental health and addictions. The CNS provides strong leadership in a specialty program towards improved clinical outcomes through advanced nursing practice, program planning and delivery, research and knowledge mobilization, efficient resource utilization, consultation, education and capacity building. The CNS provides clinical guidance and leadership to nursing staff managing complex care, promotes evidence-based practice; and organizational system change, towards improving the quality of client and family care. The CNS acts as a clinical expert in a specialized area of nursing while working within an interdisciplinary team to find solutions for complex healthcare issues at multiple levels: the client and family, healthcare providers, administrators, and policy-makers through a direct relationship with clients and families or through integrated role responsibilities related to education, research and clinical leadership and Nursing Professional Practice. The CNS demonstrates knowledge and skill in building intra- and inter-professional collaboration, and role-models leadership attributes such as high-level autonomy, accountability, assertiveness and enhanced communication and problem-solving skills. In addition, the CNS enhances excellence in nursing research by role modeling the utilization of, participation in, and knowledge mobilization of research findings. This role is expected to drive the organizational nursing strategy while empowering nursing staff to practice in accordance to professional practice standards and subspecialty competencies, through mentoring, coaching, and role-modeling.
Duties:
Accountability #1: Demonstrates management excellence through the LEADS Based Sentinel Behaviours: The Royal is a LEADS based organization and it is expected that our leaders demonstrate the five capabilities of the LEADS in a Caring Environment through actions: Lead Self:
Makes a disciplined effort to continuously be aware of one’s own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations, and understand them in the context of a strategic role to connect managers with organizational priorities.
Systematically employs personal mastery – either formally through a personal learning plan or informally to enhance interpersonal and strategic capabilities.
Recognizes that qualities of character are regularly tested in bridging strategic and operational responsibilities; and tries to deliberately exercise them as appropriate.
Works in a manner that is conducive with staff, client, and family safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
Engage Others:
Supports the quality of morale and productivity and ensures action is taken – with input from employees to improve morale and productivity.
Listens and establishes strategic communications processes (using appropriate interpersonal communication, media and meetings) to elicit open exchanges of ideas, evidence and information.
Provides materials and support for the creation and sustainability of high-performance teams in at the unit level and at departmental level.
Ensures a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Harassment-Free Workplace Policy.
Achieve Results:
Sets direction through strategies that outline key approaches and tactics to achieve the results expected in the work unit.
Clearly describes how current decisions within the strategic area align with overall organizational strategy.
Gains support of other leaders and staff for successful implementation of strategies, and for changes to those strategies when those changes are validated by new evidence.
Holds self and others accountable for establishing outcome measures consistent with strategies, and for achievement of the targets the work unit is responsible for.
Develop Coalitions:
Actively supports and develops processes to involve, or seek input from customers when planning changes that may impact the stakeholder.
Supports processes to encourage the gathering, interpretation, and dissemination of quality evidence and knowledge to influence the coalition.
Mobilizes commitment and resources from many different sources in the system to support the achievement of the coalition’s desired results and engages in a process to resolve emergent conflicts.
Systems Transformation:
Uses critical/systems thinking to identify issues and practices that could improve service.
Creates an environment in the respective program or department where innovation, creativity and continuous improvement are valued.
Encourages staff to think about trends, anticipate problems the respective program or department may face and create solutions in line with the values of organization and system.
Employs small and large system approaches to implement changes required in the respective program or department.
Accountability #2: Direct Comprehensive Care
Provides comprehensive physical and mental health assessment for clients and families while incorporating health promotion, disease prevention and management, client and family advocacy, and collaborative strategies to positively affect health outcomes.
Demonstrates clinical decision making and expert knowledge and synthesis of advanced nursing practice using current evidence.
Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide consultation, recommendations, and manage multifaceted needs of clients and families.
Assesses complex clinical care issues, develops, implements, and evaluates innovative approaches and programs addressing these issues in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and nursing professional practice.
Recognize the need for and plan outcome measurements (e.g., obtaining client feedback, conducting pre- and post-surveys, monitoring length of stay, readmission rates, reduction of secondary complications, and knowledge of staff providing care).
Identify and assess trends or patterns, at macro, meso, and micro levels that have health implications for clients towards adopting efforts to enhance positive outcomes.
Accountability #3: Optimizing Health System
Understand and integrate the principles of resource allocation and cost-effectiveness in organizational and health system-level decision-making.
Participate in strategic planning for nursing professional practice, health-care service, department and/or organization.
Contribute to system-level change through the development of standards of care, practice guidelines, care protocols, programs, and/or policies.
Identify gaps in nursing practice and organizational processes towards developing strategies to facilitate and manage change in collaboration with nursing professional practice.
Understand legislative and standards driven issues that influence health policy and use this knowledge to build strategies to improve client care and/or health care access.
Advocate to participate on professional, regional, provincial, and/or federal committees that are related to individual specialties.
Accountability #4: Education
Identify the learning needs of nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team and find or develop programs and resources to meet those needs.
Collaborate with Nursing Professional Practice team to disseminate knowledge, using appropriate delivery methods and utilizing adult education principles.
Plan, initiate, coordinate, and evaluate needs-based continuing education programs for staff and clinical partners to promote quality client care.
Act as a mentor, preceptor, coach or role model for nursing colleagues, other members of the health-care team and students.
Contribute to, and advocate for, an organizational culture that supports nursing professional growth, continuous learning and collaborative practices.
Accountability #5: Research
Engages in research and knowledge mobilization activities related to clinical practice and nursing professional practice.
Actively participates in and conducts research within the organization.
Identify, appraise, and apply research, practice guidelines and current best practices at the client, family, and program level.
Utilize digital technology towards data-driven clinical care resulting best client outcomes.
Champions nursing research at the program and organizational level within Interprofessional teams.
Accountability #6: Leadership
Fosters critical thinking amongst staff in decision-making and problem solving.
Apply theories and principles of project and change management.
Participates in and provides leadership on Interprofessional committees as they pertain to the select patient population.
Facilitates and supports a collaborative, Interprofessional team practice model.
Embodies and facilitates organizational nursing strategy, while elevating nursing professional practice.
Ensure a work environment that is conducive to the Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free Workplace Policy.
Qualifications:
Registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
BScN degree is required
Masters Degree is required.
Masters Degree in Nursing is preferred, although candidates with Relevant Masters degree will be considered with a minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in Geriatric Psychiatry.
Member of relevant professional organizations (preferred).
CPMHN (C) and/or GNC(C) preferred
Current CPR certificate, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level C.
Direct clinical practice experience in psychiatry/mental health nursing care.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse providing services in geriatric psychiatry
Knowledge of mental health best practices, community services, and crisis response.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of mental health best practices and community services
Ability to work with adult learners and colleagues in a variety of settings using a collaborative approach.
Proven ability in independent and collaborative decision-making
Ability to respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
Demonstrated leadership, program development, and education skills.
Experienced/knowledgeable in research and evaluation principles.
Ability to determine feasibility of potential research, educational or clinical initiatives.
Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team as well as autonomously.
Demonstrated commitment to own continuing academic growth and development.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills – ability to respond to shifting priorities and to multi-task.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines/timelines.
Demonstrated computer literacy.
Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement, Best Practices and Team Work.
Effective mentoring and clinical supervision skills to support both the academic role and the clinical practice of other team members.
Experience with clinical documentation in an Electronic Health Record.
English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. French level A- is mandatory in oral expression and oral comprehension.
