Vice President, Medical Affairs Halton Healthcare is a leading multi-site healthcare organization with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal accountability and, most importantly, quality patient care. Situated in one of Canada’s fastest growing areas, Halton Healthcare is keeping pace with the growth in their communities. The organization’s three community hospitals are integral to the health and wellness of their communities and resolute about delivering responsive, safe and exceptional care to their patients.  In 2017, Halton Healthcare completed its third major infrastructure project, marking $3.36B in capital projects including its new, state-of-the-art, 1.6 million square-foot hospital in Oakville, a new Emergency and Diagnostic Imaging department at the Georgetown Hospital, and the expanded Milton District Hospital, adding 330,000 square feet of new patient-centred space and more than doubling the number of inpatient beds. The conclusion of these projects brings close to a decade worth of planning and successful delivery of significant healthcare infrastructure, which continues to ensure a healthy future, and meet the needs of the growing population of the community. Halton Healthcare’s Strategic Plan, Pathway 2020, focuses on the vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always and three strategic priorities of innovation, collaboration and empowerment. Halton Healthcare is committed to transforming the community hospital experience by engaging patients and their families and advancing leading practices as part of an integrated health system. As a result of significant organizational growth and a subsequent review of the physician leadership structure, Halton Healthcare is evolving their medical leadership structure to meet their organizational and system needs. Beginning with the recruitment of a new Chief of Staff (resulting from a retirement), followed by the recruitment of a newly created Vice President, Medical Affairs role, Halton Healthcare is positioning themselves to develop, enhance and evolve their clinical programs and services through strengthening their investment in physician engagement and leadership. Strengthening the medical leadership structure signals Halton Healthcare’s commitment to building internal capacity, leveraging system partnerships, and achieving exemplary clinical excellence and patient-centred care. For additional information about Halton Healthcare, visit their website at http://www.haltonhealthcare.com . The Position In this newly created role, reporting to the President and CEO, and working in close partnership with the Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs/Chief Nursing Executive, the new Vice President, Medical Affairs (VPMA) will provide leadership and guidance to the Physician Program Directors, along with select medical leaders and Medical Directors in an evolving medical leadership organizational structure. Accountable for advancing a range of strategic and operational corporate initiatives, the VPMA will be integral to supporting mandates in medical affairs, quality improvement, medical informatics, academic and research partnerships. As a passionate advocate for clinical excellence, the VPMA will lead and support a highly dedicated team of physicians inspired to advance seamless integrated care across a continuum of health system partners. Working in close collaboration with the COS, the VPMA will ensure strong physician engagement by promoting and continuing to deliver best practices and high-quality services, both within and outside of the Hospital. Key leadership initiatives for the new VP will be to: Provide inspiration, direction and support for Medical Leadership and professional staff in a range of activities related to quality, clinical service planning, academic endeavors, physician recruitment and retention. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, co-lead transformative initiatives including strategic planning, partnerships/integration opportunities, academic activities and continuous quality improvement across the continuum of the patient journey. Collaborate with the Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs/Chief Nursing Executive and the Chief of Staff on program/clinical service planning strategies designed to optimize the patient experience such as the health information system implementation and the establishment of an Ontario Health Team. Partner and build relationships with internal and external providers, clinicians, teams, stakeholders and leaders to ensure optimal team performance and the provision of the highest quality and safest care to patients and families. Continue to support and empower a tri-site, physician engagement and participation strategy that reinforces diversity, inclusivity, accountability and patient-centeredness. Co-lead initiatives with the Senior Leadership Team that help to achieve the three strategic directions: Innovate; Collaborate; Empower. The Candidate You are a physician licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario or eligible for licensure. You are an experienced, inclusive and visionary leader with credentials and experience in both medical leadership and clinical practice. You are assertive, fair, and highly regarded in your field of medical practice and have a breadth of medical leadership experience in formal leadership roles. Equally comfortable in the clinical and administrative environments, you understand the needs of physicians in hospitals, and can support them in change management and opportunities for integrated care. You possess superb interpersonal, communication (oral and written), negotiation and change management skills and have a history of providing leadership to and team building with clinical staff. Recognized as an effective change leader and successful in building relationships, you have demonstrated your commitment to quality improvement and broader systems-level change. You provide strategic leadership in an evolving, patient centred healthcare organization and industry, partnering with multi-level internal and external stakeholders.  To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email your resume, quoting the appropriate position title, to Judy Mandelman, at resumes@promeus.ca .

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active acute-care community hospital serving over 80,000 residents and 35,000 seasonal visitors in the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes.  As part of the Central East Local Health Integration Network, RMH provides a wide variety of acute and continuing care services. In 2015, the hospital received full accreditation with exemplary standing by Accreditation Canada, having met 99.6% if the industry's international standards of excellence. In this key Director role, you will provide leadership and expertise to advance Interprofessional Practice, Quality, Risk, Patient Relations and the Infection Prevention Program across the hospital. You will be responsible for the advancement of high quality, safe, innovative care by fostering patient and provider engagement and interprofessional practice throughout the organization in alignment with the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions. Recognized as an effective change agent and through your transformative leadership style, clinical expertise in continuous quality improvement, risk management and evaluation of clinical best practices, you will advance the performance and experience of patients, staff and physicians.   In collaboration with the team and aligned to regulatory and legislative requirements, the Director will engage and lead opportunities to address the learning needs of leaders and staff to advance a culture of patient safety through the implementation of a comprehensive Patient Safety/Quality Program, including patient safety tools and resources, education, monitoring and improvement initiatives in efforts to achieve a high performing learning organization. If you are looking for a rewarding position with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people who work here and the patients who receive care, then Ross Memorial Hospital is the place for you! Your qualifications include:       Education Regulated Health Professional, Nursing preferred. Master’s Degree. Advanced training in Quality, Risk, Patient Safety, Health Care Improvement, Project Management and Change Management an asset. Experience Minimum five years leadership experience in a hospital setting. Experience in leading large scale change initiatives with demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects to meet aggressive timelines. Knowledge, skills and experience in clinical informatics and digital health competencies. Knowledge and experience in the implementation and adherence to relevant professional practice standards and requirements in legislation and provincial policy such as ECFAA, QCIPA. Knowledge and experience in risk management and quality improvement methods such as root case analysis, PDSA, Lean, FMEA, Incident/risk tools. Demonstrated experience providing leadership and oversight of a hospital's accreditation according to Accreditation Canada standards. Excellent facilitation, training and presentation skills. Exceptional communicator both written and verbal. Proven team leadership and experience in strategic planning, capacity planning and health care transformations. Experience in leveraging data to inform decision-making and innovative practices. Excellent stakeholder engagement and service excellence. Strong critical and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ross Memorial is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities.  Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. Would you like to be part of a team of exceptional people committed to providing exceptional care and meet the qualifications listed above? If so, apply to our website https://rmh.njoyn.com/CL3/xweb/Xweb.asp?tbtoken=ZVlRShMXCG51F3AFTFBWCCFKAmREcFddB0hYIFEOExdYX0ceXDBtAWUHdgkbURZUSnAqWA%3D%3D&chk=dFlbQBJe&page=joblisting&CLID=53630 Status: Full Time non-union position Reports to: Vice President Quality and Chief Information Officer Posted:  July 30, 2019 Closing : August 23, 2019

Health Sciences North (HSN) is an academic health sciences centre, affiliated with the Health Sciences North Research Institute and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. HSN ranks among Canada’s Top 40 hospitals and is a regional resource and referral centre for over 565,000 residents across northeastern Ontario.  Guided by the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan of HSN and HSNRI, you will lead HSN and HSNRI’s efforts to invite First Nations and Metis communities to identify and address the priority health concerns and health equity gaps for Indigenous Peoples served by HSN. Bring health, social service and research partners together with Indigenous communities and organizations for the shared purpose of improving patient and family experiences, research engagement and health outcomes of Indigenous Peoples in Northeastern Ontario.  As Director of Indigenous Health, you will support an Advisory Council that guides this work and will partner with Indigenous Leaders, communities and service providers to co-develop and implement a multi-year work plan that identifies measurable milestones to achieve the outcomes of HSN’s Strategic Plan specific to Indigenous Health.  Specifically, you will support the achievement of outcomes 12 and 14 of the Strategic Plan. You can learn more about HSN and HSNRI at www.hsnsudbury.ca and about our Strategic Plan at www.yourhsn.ca .  You will lead an interdisciplinary leadership team composed of the: Mshkikii Gamik Medicine Lodge Keeper Indigenous/ Aboriginal Navigators Indigenous Engagement Liaison Worker (Northeast Cancer Centre) Northern Outreach Team  Your portfolio will also include a joint reporting relationship to HSNRI Lead of Indigenous Research.  The ideal candidate will have: A Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a health-related or relevant field, from an accredited university. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education, training and experience may be considered. A Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a leadership role is required. A Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations or groups is required. Experience in writing and developing business documents (e.g. formal business cases, funding proposals, briefing notes, project reports, and presentations) is required. Experience working with Advisory Councils, Boards or Band Councils in carrying out priority work is required. Experience working with Indigenous language, culture, customs, and traditions is required. Fluency in spoken and written English, fluency in French and Indigenous language is an asset.  The full job description can be viewed on the HSN Careers Website. The Search Committee will begin to review applications on August 28, 2019. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan through HOOPP and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to posting #19-0846 on the HSN Careers Website at hsnsudbury.ca/careers .  External applicants can learn more about Sudbury by viewing the Relocating to Sudbury link on our careers portal.