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Job Posting: The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance is currently seeking an Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong visionary leader to continue to build a small, dynamic, national health organization located in the nation’s capital. Job Summary: The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) ( http://www.canadianskin.ca/en/ ) is seeking an Executive Director with exceptional leadership skills and a passion for working with patients. Reporting to the CSPA Board of Directors, the Executive Director is charged with strategic, financial and operational leadership of the organization, and acts as a leader within the patient engagement community. The successful candidate will act as the Executive Director for both the CSPA and its partner the Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients ( http://www.canadianpsoriasis.ca/index.php/en/ .) The Executive Director is administratively accountable to the CSPA Board of Directors but works for both organizations as clarified in a funding agreement between the two organizations. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of the national health sector. The Executive Director will have excellent leadership skills and demonstrated experience in provincial/federal government relations including advocacy work, fund development, partnership development and implementation of strategic priorities. Regular travel can be anticipated. An ability to communicate in both official languages is preferred. (See attached job description for more information.) Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please respond in confidence by July 14th, 2019 to kathrynclay@canadianskin.ca . Please include a letter of interest and resume. References will be requested should you be selected to move forward to the interview stage. We thank all those who apply however you will only be contacted if invited for an interview.

Are you looking to expand your skills and be part of a talented team? Are you respectful, bold, responsive and transparent? Are you an innovative go-getter who becomes energized working in a challenging, team-oriented environment with a passion for those in healthcare? Then join the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The OMA advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions and opportunities to improve. Job Summary The Sr. Director, Change Management and Implementation is responsible for developing and implementing member engagement strategy to support major OMA initiatives such as health system transformation.  The Senior Director will lead the implementation of OMA initiatives for members of the OMA. Responsibilities and Duties Develops change management plans for major health system and OMA initiatives to support and provide value to members; Develops the education and activities of Regional Managers in implementing major initiatives; Develops member engagement strategy on major initiatives; Leads development of stakeholder engagement strategy to align with strategic direction; Drive Knowledge Translation strategy to support change management; Lead cross departmental collaboration to ensure that Regional mangers and KT incorporate the needs of other departments within OMA (e.g. advocacy, practice management etc.), participates in member engagement strategy, and provides necessary feedback from members to the OMA. Qualifications and Skills Master’s Degree in Health Policy or Health Administration. 10+ years’ relevant experience.  Experience implementing large scale change.  Experience dealing with change of physicians practice. Our Offer Fantastic opportunity to grow with the team Paid professional development Friendly and dynamic work environment Competitive salary and group benefits package Interested candidates should please apply using this link: https://ontariomedicalassociation.applytojob.com/apply/H0R2lhMbtC/Sr-Director-Change-Management-And-Implementation    Ontario Medical Association is an equal opportunity employer.  We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

Essential Qualifications To be successful in this role, you will be a strategically focused change leader with advanced planning and organizational skills. You will also possess a collaborative leadership style with exceptional communication skills that will enable you to promote and maintain an interdisciplinary network and relationships with community groups, regional programs, and other external agencies as they relate to the Program, and within the hospital. In this role, you will support and participate in LHIN level planning and coordination initiatives in various capacities including your program areas. You will lead and engage an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient-focused quality care, service excellence and build leadership capacity at all levels. You will have strong understanding of the impact and health care challenges related to the program areas. You will have experience in at least one of the focused areas of seniors care, mental health, dialysis, palliative care and/or rehabilitation. You will have knowledge of the reporting requirements and accountabilities for CCRS, NRS, DADS and rehabilitation intensity. In addition, you will have at least 5 years' of recent hospital leadership experience, an active registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and possesses Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Management or a related health science. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital 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. Reports to:      Vice-President-Clinical & Chief Nursing Executive Posted: June 14, 2019 Closing June 30, 2019 Would you like to be part of a team of exceptional people committed to providing Exceptional Care - Together and meet the qualifications listed above? If so, please visit our website and submit your cover letter and resume - https://rmh.njoyn.com/CL3/xweb/Xweb.asp?tbtoken=bVpbQVUSRG1xYnIuJS5ALiReRlxJFlRKA3ldclhbbydZWlkRfRZcLEcfXjVudWZ8PApQVxNRST5l&chk=dFlbQBJf&page=joblisting&CLID=53630

Baycrest has an opportunity for a PROGRAM DIRECTOR, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, FULL TIME Residential Living is composed of The Terraces of Baycrest and 2 Neptune Residential Properties. The Terraces of Baycrest Retirement Residence provides older adults with the privacy of independent living, along with supportive services. 2 Neptune, Reubin Cipin Building Healthy Living Community is a condominium-style lease and rental residence designed for active and independent seniors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Establishes, implements, manages and improves standards for health care, policies and procedures for quality resident/member care to meet individual resident/member needs based on organizational policies and legislative requirements Reviews all resident applications for admission to determine appropriate level of care; assists with processing of admission and discharge papers Directs and monitors the maintenance of health care records to ensure compliance with regulations and quality care for the resident Develops programs that meet the changing needs of the client population Participates in the recruitment, employee and labour relations, orientation, occupational and non-occupational injury/illness, performance management, training, education and other people related functions Develops and implements structures and processes that establish meaningful relationships between clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers Establishes and maintains strategic alliances with members of the healthcare industry, community organizations, partners, and other stakeholders (e.g. CCAC, Parkinson’s Foundation, Canadian Stroke network, etc.) to further the effective and efficient operation of the programs. Qualifications include but are not limited to: Bachelor of Science – Nursing or equivalent Post–RN education, certification or degree in nursing administration and management, preference is business degree in health management, particularly long-term care and further education in gerontology, geriatrics or rehabilitation Current membership with Gerontological Nursing Association (GNA) and Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) A minimum of three (3) years relevant management or leadership experience in health care, or long-term care home, or head nurse in chronic care or senior management in a health community agency 3 to 5 years of clinical experience in long term care, retirement residence, or community clinic 2-5 years of leadership experience at a Management level Excellent communication, team building, organization and interpersonal skills Knowledge of Collective Agreements and experience in a unionized setting preferred Demonstrated ability and confidence to work collaboratively with all levels and members of the interdisciplinary team

Executive Director/CEO Canadian Ophthalmological Society Location: Ottawa The mission of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is to strive toward the provision of optimal medical and surgical eye care for all Canadians by promoting excellence in ophthalmology and providing services to support its members in practice.  COS advances vision health by improving Canadian eye care standards through the work of its Board of Directors, Councils, and Committees, as well as ties with national and international ophthalmological and eye care organizations. As the Executive Director/CEO, you will report to the Board of Directors through the Chair of the Board (President) and will be responsible for the long-term leadership of COS.  You will play an active role in sustaining a positive public awareness of the profession, recommend strategic direction to the Board, and safeguard lasting and constructive relationships with government, professional societies, associations, and other healthcare groups.  You will oversee COS’s staff and consultants and ensure the continued high quality of the service and benefits that COS provides to all its members. As a well-qualified candidate, you are a creative and innovative leader, known for your consultative leadership style and communication skills.  You are an inclusive and supportive manager, with a track record of building consensus and encouraging collaboration.  Ideally, you have considerable knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system, have management experience within a national association, and have experience leading successful communications and government relations initiatives.  Bilingualism and experience within a healthcare association would be definite assets.  To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials to critch@boyden.com and state the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt; toutefois, nous ne contacterons que les personnes dont le profil correspond le mieux aux exigences définies pour ce poste.   Chef de direction Société canadienne d’ophtalmologie Lieu : Ottawa La Société canadienne d’ophtalmologie (SCO) a pour mission d’offrir à la population canadienne les meilleurs soins oculaires médicaux et chirurgicaux possible en encourageant la poursuite de l’excellence en ophtalmologie et en procurant des services de soutien à ses membres en exercice. La SCO assure la progression de la santé visuelle en travaillant à l’amélioration des normes canadiennes de soins oculaires grâce aux efforts de son conseil d’administration et de ses différents conseils et comités, mais aussi grâce aux liens qu’elle entretient avec les organisations nationales et internationales d’ophtalmologie et de soins oculaires. En tant que chef de direction, vous relevez du conseil d’administration par l’entremise de son président et vous êtes responsable de la gestion à long terme de la SCO. Vous jouez un rôle actif dans l’amélioration de la sensibilisation du public à l’endroit de la profession, recommandez des orientations stratégiques à l’approbation du conseil d’administration et maintenez des relations durables et constructives avec le gouvernement, les ordres professionnels, les associations et les autres groupes de professionnels de la santé. Vous supervisez les membres du personnel et les consultants de la SCO, et assurez la prestation de haute qualité des services et des avantages que la SCO offre à tous ses membres. En tant que candidat qualifié, vous êtes un leader créatif et novateur, reconnu pour votre style de leadership privilégiant la consultation et pour vos compétences en communication. Vous êtes un gestionnaire inclusif et solidaire, et votre feuille de route démontre que vous savez établir des consensus et favoriser la collaboration. Idéalement, vous avez une connaissance approfondie du système de santé canadien et une expérience en gestion au sein d’une association nationale. De plus, vous avez déjà dirigé avec succès des initiatives de communication et de relations gouvernementales. Le bilinguisme et une expérience au sein d’une association des soins de santé constituent des atouts certains. Pour soumettre votre candidature, veuillez faire parvenir votre demande et les documents connexes à critch@boyden.com en indiquant le titre du poste dans l’objet de votre courriel . Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt; toutefois, nous ne contacterons que les personnes dont le profil correspond le mieux aux exigences définies pour ce poste. La forme masculine utilisée dans la présente offre désigne aussi bien les femmes que les hommes.

Position Title:  Director, Quality, Patient Safety, & Risk      Department:  Quality & Professional Practice                                  Employee Group:  Management Employment Type:  Full Time                                                          Posting Date: June 10, 2019 Work Schedule: 37.50 hours weekly as per schedule                     Posting Type:  Open  The successful applicant will provide visionary leadership and expertise for all functions related to quality and patient safety.  The role focuses on the relentless pursuit of quality through capacity building and quality improvement strategies and techniques, ensuring Waypoint continues to exemplify Accreditation Canada’s ongoing process of quality improvement and strengthening the patient safety culture. As an engaging and collaborative leader, the role provides support and leadership in the development and implementation of the annual Quality Improvement Plan and ensures alignment to the corporate Quality, Risk and Safety Plan, In addition to Waypoint being a Health Information Custodian, Waypoint is also a Tri hospital Meditech partner, this role involves system level collaborative leadership with respect to privacy as the Health Information Network Provider.  Key Accountabilities: Develops and implements strategic and operational plans, resultant goals and objectives and expected outcomes in accordance with the vision, mission, values and goals of the Hospital. Plans, develops leads the design and implementation of policies, operating plans and processes affecting quality, risk, legislative changes, privacy, satisfaction, and safety. Provides leadership and direct oversight of the Patient Safety: Quality Improvement Coordinators, Privacy Officer, Patient Relations Officer, Infection, Prevention and Control team Fosters an environment of accountability, teamwork and innovation by all members of the team Leads, develops, implements and monitors annual department budgets consistent with the goals and objectives of the hospitals strategic and operational priorities Plans, implements and evaluates the spread of continuous quality improvement and patient safety strategies supporting the Measuring and Monitoring of Safety framework from the Board to direct care staff. Provides leadership and support to structures and processes within Waypoint that support quality of care, patient safety and risk management/mitigation and follow up including privacy and patient/family complaints Works collaboratively with Waypoint’s Patient, Client, Family Counsel, Strategy office and Clinical Leadership to develop, implement and monitor the Annual Quality Improvement Plan Provides leadership and mentorship to Leaders, programs and staff in their achievement of quality/patient safety targets and risk mitigation/follow-up Provides guidance and support/recommendations to Vice President of Quality, Professional Practice: CNE, CEO and other Senior Leaders as well as the Board’s Quality of Care committee, with matters related to quality, patient safety and experience and risk mitigation/management  Qualifications/Requirements: Post-secondary education, with a Master’s Degree in healthcare, quality improvement or equivalent related field preferred; Lean or Six Sigma certification also preferred At least five years’ experience in a related role with an additional three years’ experience in a leadership capacity Strong knowledge and expertise in interpreting and applying legislation requirements related to risk, privacy, public hospitals, mental health and human rights Expertise in quality improvement methodologies and analysis; knowledgeable about Accreditation Canada’s standards, Required Organizational Practices and Priority Processes Experience with program planning and evaluation, and skilled at policy development and implementation, with strong working knowledge of legal, insurance and criminal proceedings Accomplished organizational and time management skills to effectively handle a large number of issues simultaneously Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills to provide professional leadership/ consultation, and represent the hospital in public forums Resilience to lead effectively, particularly under stressful conditions, ensuring compliance and corporate deadlines are met Effectively build working relationships at all levels of the organization to support customer satisfaction and role as internal advisor Proven ability to delegate work and provide opportunities for continuous improvement for the team Successfully foster teamwork and cooperation while working effectively as a team member Proven leadership through managing large groups or teams through significant change initiatives Proficient in understanding a large range of software including Financial Management; Human Resources Management; Meditech; and Procurement software applications Models and promotes core ethical practices and Waypoint Values with both internal and external stakeholders. Preference for proficiency in French/English  Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to www.waypointcentre.ca/careers by close of business (5:00 pm) on June 28, 2019 quoting Job ID WC19-139.  Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.   We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued and respected. Waypoint offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of our recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position, however, due to high volumes only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The future is bright at Shannex. If you have a strong clinical background, are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic senior team located in Halifax, Nova Scotia with operations in the Maritimes and Ontario, we want to hear from you. Shannex is a leading and innovative provider of continuing care accommodations and services in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario. Home Care, Retirement Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Long Term Care are all services offered by Shannex in a number of communities. Employing over 4000 people, Shannex is on an exciting path of growth that offers outstanding living choices, continual improvement and exceptional careers with an organizational passion to be a leading provider of quality, trusted service. Still a family operated business today, Shannex is more than a place to live or work. We are a community of people where the focus is on living well in the place residents call home. Senior Director, Clinical Practice As the most senior clinical leader in the organization, you will drive strategic direction and provide leadership to the organization and its allied health care teams with a focus on creative and quality care settings, risk management and practice improvement. Responsibilities Develop a strategy to identify current and future clinical initiatives by applying best practice, metrics and KPIs; Lead the development of systems and processes to empower our nursing teams and manage clinical risk; Establish a plan to leverage technology to improve quality and consistency of clinical outcomes; Provide oversight for regulatory compliance and Accreditation; Identify and direct quality improvement initiatives that advance clinical outcomes; Lead a team of clinical healthcare specialists; Maintain strong networks with key trusted partners including medical advisors, pharmacists, physicians, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals Impact Make a measurable difference in the quality of life for over 4000 residents and their families Participate in all key discussions and drive decisions in all care matters Ensure the organization's decisions support and advance the needs of our front-line teams Engage the organization in clinical research, innovation and technology investments that advance the care we provide and support the nursing teams in their daily responsibilities Collaborate with a diverse senior team made up of subject matter experts in the areas of law, communications, business intelligence and analytics, research, technology, learning, development and compliance As a minimum, you possess a Bachelors of Nursing/ Bachelors of Science in Nursing plus at least 10 years of progressive experience in health care, 5 in a leadership role. You will have an entrepreneurial orientation, capable of succeeding in an environment that crosses both the publicly-funded long-term care sector and private retirement living. You bring a passion for establishing and delivering the best possible clinical standards of care across a broad array of clinical disciplines, as well as a commitment to client/family-focused care. A proven ability to work well and get things done in a matrixed environment, where influencing and negotiating skills will be critical. Continuous quality improvement orientation, with the ability to inspire staff at all levels to continually evaluate and look for new and innovative ways of doing things. With a management style that is visionary, creative, collaborative and supportive of the vision, goals and mission and values of the organization. To learn more about the position please visit www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/15794 or contact Hayley Becker at hayley.becker@odgersberndtson.com . Shannex is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Our client, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), provides a wide range of high quality healthcare to Nova Scotians through inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services in addition to the provision of continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Healthcare services are delivered through 1 Specialty and 9 Regional Hospitals, 135 Community Centres, and 8 Collaborative Emergency Centres. NSHA operates approximately 3,500 hospital beds and care is provided across four geographic management zones: Western Zone; Central Zone; Northern Zone; and Eastern Zone. If you are seeking a rewarding clinical and leadership environment where you can shape a bright future, harness the potential of committed colleagues and continue to inspire innovation and best practices, join the NSHA Leadership Team as Medical Executive Director, Western Zone or Eastern Zone . Reporting to the Vice President Medicine, the Zone Medical Executive Director will lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of provincially integrated medical service plans which allow the management zone to deliver safe and high quality care. Western Zone: The NSHA is seeking a Medical Executive Director for the Western Zone. The position is based in Kentville, Nova Scotia. The Western Zone is home to three regional hospitals, located in Bridgewater, Yarmouth and Kentville, five community hospitals, two community health centres and one Collaborative Emergency Centre. Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville is the regional referral centre for Annapolis Valley and beyond, offering a wide range of health care services, including medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, intensive care, emergency, psychiatry, and addictions. Eastern Zone: The NSHA is seeking a Medical Executive Director for the Eastern Zone. The position is based in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The Eastern Zone is home to two regional hospitals, located in Antigonish and Sydney, 11 community hospitals, and one Collaborative Emergency Centre serving towns nestled between the mountains and the sea. Sydney’s Cape Breton Regional Hospital is the second largest acute care facility in Nova Scotia, and St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, in Antigonish, was founded in 1906 by the Sisters of St. Martha’s congregation, and provides a wide range of health care services. Possessing a stellar clinical reputation, the optimal candidates will be practicing generalist or specialist physicians with experience in a community or academic hospital environment and will have a leadership track record of building innovative, sustainable, quality clinical service delivery programs by inspiring excellence in others to lead progressive change. These positions offer the opportunity to lead positive change while working with exceptional teams in a dynamic organization complete with an attractive lifestyle. Please forward a CV in confidence to:  Robb Callaghan, E-mail: rcallaghan@medfall.com Tel: 289-238-9079

POSITION PROFILE Client Organization: Niagara Health Position Title:   Director, People Services Reports to: Executive Vice President, People and Organizational Development ABOUT NIAGARA HEALTH Niagara Health is on a bold new journey to create a healthier Niagara. The core values inspire the organizations and to be EXTRAORDINARY: Compassion in Action Driven by Optimism Achieving Ambitious Results. We are a regional healthcare provider with multiple sites and a growing network of community-based services. Our team is made up of more than 4,800 employees, 600 physicians and 850 volunteers who we count on to deliver extraordinary caring to every person, every time. We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services to more than 450,000 residents across Niagara, including Acute Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Complex Care, Emergency and Urgent Care, Kidney Care, Long-Term Care, Mental Health and Addictions, Stroke Care and Surgical Care. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of our team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. As a community-based academic centre, teaching and learning, research, innovation and partnership are propelling us as we imagine a healthier Niagara.  THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the EVP, People and Organizational Development, the new Director, People Services will provide leadership to support the ongoing development of our strategic directions and will support the alignment required at all levels to achieve those goals. The Director will be responsible for providing strategic HR advice and leading edge supports and services to enable all people to realize their potential. This position will be accountable for the critically important functions of people services for employees and volunteers, including labour relations, attendance promotion, recruitment, volunteer services, compensation and benefits and employee health, safety and wellness. The Director will lead a strong team of four managers committed to excellence and customer service and promotes a culture characterized by personal responsibility and accountability, collaboration and professional and ethical conduct. The major accountabilities and expectations are; Leads the organization in designing and implementing key HR strategies and practices necessary to attract, manage, engage and retain a superior workforce and aligned with the purpose, vision and values of NH. Programs are aligned with legislation and based on best industry practice. provides leadership to a diverse and skilled team of human resources professionals skilled in management and service delivery. enables a positive labour relations climate working effectively with our bargaining agent partners and managers. provides strategic oversight to a fair, competitive total rewards program that is also cost effective and compliant with legislative requirements and aligned with collective agreements. ensures ongoing risk identification, evaluation and monitoring. supports the achievement of the goals of the HR plan by leading key initiatives and aligning organizational activity to them. evaluates and expands approaches to recruitment of a highly talented workforce and cultivates a compelling employer brand for NH, both inside and outside the walls of the hospital, aligning all aspects of the organization around the vision and values of the organization. modernizes the approach to HR service delivery and transforms HR policies and processes to establish reliable, efficient and easy-to-use services that leverage data and analytics to support decision making, better anticipate workforce needs and expand access to services, enabled by HR information technology and HR processes. Looks for synergies between areas of accountability to streamline processes and improve access. partners with HR managers and Organization Development to drive performance through analysis and performance improvement methodologies provides ongoing stewardship to the organizational design of NH, ensuring organizational structures support effective decision-making and high performance. oversees fiscal responsibility for the function and supports the organization’s fiscal plans. continuously develops direct reports, using a collaborative leadership style with an emphasis on coaching, mentoring and leadership The Director, People Services assumes other responsibilities as assigned. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Director, People Services will be an exceptional, inclusive and visionary leader, with a pragmatic, common sense approach. The ideal fit for the People Services team and the organization as a whole is a lead by example collaborative individual that knows when to empower their team and when to roll up their sleeves and dig in alongside them. The individual must have a proven track record in a successful health system or complex public sector leadership role. The ideal candidate will possess an optimal combination of the following competencies, skills and attributes. Experience in a healthcare, large public sector or other complex environments, with sound knowledge of key areas of human resources, e.g. recruitment, rewards, labour relations, occupational health and safety, HR services. Experience implementing programs in a complex organization. Knowledge of strategic and operational planning, health care system, marketing, financial and cost analysis and trends in the health care industry. Strong, well developed business management skills (strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation and analytics). Proven leadership and team building skills with a personal presence that inspires confidence and credibility at all levels of NH. Proven success in gaining credibility and building trust with senior decision-makers. Ability to influence outcomes and balance competing interests. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Possesses a high capacity for developing respectful and supportive interpersonal relationships. Ability to build effective working relationships with a dynamic, professional team Superior listening skills. Leads by example within the organization and demonstrates accountability for his/her personal behaviours and practices. Proven conflict resolution and mediation skills Tact and diplomacy to be able to operate with sensitive issues and politically charged environment Customer-oriented focus with a commitment to excellence. Results Driven Ability to identify bold solutions to complex problems and is able to capitalize upon new ideas, tools and technology. Demonstrates leadership in executing plans in partnership with various stakeholders. Superior analytical, problem solving and project management skills. Sound Judgment Able to balance risks with knowledge and wisdom. Bases all decisions on the well-being of patients and families, fiscally sound practices and the organization’s vision and strategic goals. Strong conceptual skills; systems thinking and ability to deal with ambiguity EDUCATION AND EXPERIANCE Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or a related field. Ten plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources or a related field. Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations. CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have an interest in confidentially exploring this further or have any questions regarding this initiative, please contact LHH Knightsbridge search team below:  Lead Partner : Collin MacLeod Phone number: 416-928-4534 Email: collin.macleod@lhhknightsbridge.com Research Consultant: Matt Dyck Phone number: 416-640-4315 Email: Matthew.DYCK@lhhknightsbridge.com

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at  shn.ca The Director of Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience is an inspiring leader who provides strategic, operational, and thought leadership to support Scarborough Health Networks′ (SHN) mission of improving lives through exceptional care.  Reporting to the Vice President Clinical Programs and Chief Nursing Executive, the Director will have the unique opportunity to lead the strategic advancement of patient and family centered care and promote a culture of quality, safety and high-reliability that transforms the patient experience. This important position is critical in executing the structure, governance and methodologies that will advance our journey and position SHN as a leader in patient experience, quality and patient safety. In this exciting role, the Director will work collaboratively with individuals and teams to develop and implement a best-in-class quality and safety program that sets a new standard for exceptional quality safety and patient experience. Responsibilities: Collaborates with individuals and teams to envision, develop, and implement a top tier quality, patient safety and patient experience program. Champions and implements SHN′s transformation to become a High Reliability Organization. Facilitates leading the culture redesign essential to transforming patient experience at SHN. Leads key strategic and clinical quality improvement initiatives and/or patient safety and patient experience projects at all levels of the organization and across transitions in care.  Develops implements and sustains a robust and comprehensive strategy and plan to achieve top-box patient satisfaction performance. Identifies and defines critical success factors and key performance indicators to measure and track progress of quality and patient safety outcomes. Monitor and communicate progress against corporate direction and goals. Leads data sets and reports related to the patient experience. These functions include: planning, analyzing, preparing, managing, and evaluating administrative and operational activities of patient experience outcomes and related projects. Oversees quality, patient safety and patient satisfaction regulatory readiness and compliance requirements. Requirements: With an impressive track record of leadership excellence, the ideal candidate will be a visionary planner able to transform organizational strategy into quality programs and best practice. Equally important will be the ability to strategically forge, nurture and build collaborative relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.  The preferred candidate will possess a relevant Bachelors and Masters Degree combined with at least five (5) years of relevant acute-care hospital experience in quality, patient safety, regulatory and performance improvement. Project management certification or other project management experience combined with Lean and Six Sigma or other process improvement certification is desired. Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. 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 accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.   Job Number: J0619-0021 Job Title: Director - Quality, Patient Safety and Patient Experience Department: Executive Director Office Job Category: Management Hospital Location: Centenary/General/Birchmount Job Type: Full Time Number Of Positions: 1 Union: Non Union Hours: Days

Position Title: Director, Regional Cardiac Care Program Reports to: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer   ABOUT SOUTHLAKE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE – Leading Edge Care. By your side. Southlake Regional Health Centre is a full-service hospital with a regional, clinically advanced focus. Southlake offers 500 patient beds and accommodates more than 113,000 visits to the Emergency Department, nearly 25,000 in-patient admissions, and more then 500,000 out-patient visits each year. As a regionally designated site, Southlake is responsible for developing and providing advanced levels of care to the more than 1 million people who reside in York Region, Simcoe County, and in some cases, as far north as Muskoka. This is a region that has seen significant growth over the last 10 years and has the highest number of seniors in the province. Advanced, specialty services include: arthritis care, cancer care, cardiac care, cataract surgery, child and adolescent eating disorders, mental health services for children, pediatrics and perinatal care and thoracic surgery.  Southlake is proud to have a team of more than 3400 employees, 579 physicians, and 800 volunteers. Combined with their commitment to provide the best possible care to patients, their goal is to make Southlake synonymous with healthcare excellence. With a brand new five-year strategic plan published this year, Southlake is embarking on the next chapter of growth and commitment to outstanding patient care. With a bold vision and four overarching strategic goals, Southlake is positioning itself to be a leader in the ever-changing Ontario Hospital landscape of tomorrow. PURPOSE Building Healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. VALUES Always with compassion – we treat everyone like friends and family. Power of many – we cultivate partnerships within and beyond our walls for positive change. Serve with purpose – we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Every voice matters – we value all perspectives, listen respectfully, and take action. Courage to think differently – we embrace creativity, diversity and innovation in everything we do. THE ROLE The Regional Cardiac Care Program Southlake Regional Health Centre’s Regional Cardiac Care Program has a defined vision; envisioning today what the heart needs tomorrow. With a strong mission statement; we are a premier Cardiac Centre of Excellence at the leading edge of clinical care, research, education and innovation. As an extensive program, offering cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure management and specialists in echocardiography, we provide Ultimate Patient Experiences and outcomes that transform lives close to home and around the world. This role comes at an exciting time, created by the retirement of a long standing highly regarded director at the tail end of the programs five year strategic plan. The incumbent will play an active role in the continued strategic positioning of the Regional Cardiac Program in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape of Ontario and will continue to seek out and cultivate new partnership opportunities to drive forward best in class cardiac care across the region and provincial continuum of care. Southlake is also embarking on a new master plan as well as a bed reallocation project which would see Cardiac Care more centralized and create new capacity and space.  Southlake is ideally looking for a seasoned and experienced individual already at the Director level to fill the vacancy of Director, Regional Cardiac Programs .  Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Clinical, the Program Director is responsible for the organization and leadership of all aspects of the Regional Cardiac Care Program at Southlake Regional Health Centre. This includes patient care delivery, operational planning, human resource development, financial management, quality management, education and research. The Regional Cardiac Care Program is the primary tertiary service provider to all hospitals (10) in Simcoe County, York Region Muskoka and Dufferin. The Program Director is responsible for managing a budget in excess of $75million and more than 300 staff.   The incumbent will be an experienced change agent who will work closely and collaboratively with all levels of management, staff and external stakeholders including the Physician Lead of the Cardiac Program, Cardiac Managers, Cardiac Medical Directors, all relevant Chiefs of service and non-cardiac team members to support and advocate for the program’s Vision/ Mission, to ensure effective team work, implementation of the Cardiac Program's objectives, achievement of the targeted outcomes and the effective and efficient use of resources within the program.  The Program Director is also responsible for enhancing interprofessional collaboration throughout the continuum of patient care by ensuring that systems are in place to enable optimal clinical decision-making and patient care. THE CANDIDATE   We are seeking an individual who is innovative and creative in their thinking, someone who is not afraid to try new things in an effort to effect change. We want a leader who cultivates and coaches talented managers and front-line staff. The next Director will be a broad systems thinker, someone equally committed to internal and community partnerships with the following backgrounds, experience and personal attributes: EDUCATION: Baccalaureate degree in health-related discipline, Related Master’s degree required Active Professional Membership Regulated Health Professional, i.e. College of Nurses of Ontario   EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years recent experience in related clinical and administrative areas A proven track record of leading positive interprofessional collaboration A proven track record of leading innovation and change A proven track record of exceeding targets and objectives ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: A strong understanding of health delivery issues Agent of change with ability to envision new concepts, methods, and plans Understanding of cost-effective and quality systems of delivery of service Ability to work with all health disciplines to achieve quality of care Proven leadership abilities working with large interprofessional teams Ability to develop collaborative relationships with both internal and external partners to ensure high quality and safe care to our patients and families Demonstrated analytical and financial management skills with a strong ability to monitor and control large budgets Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, in addition to database management skills Approachable, innovative, and professional management style Demonstrated ability to energize, coach, encourage, and support all staff Ability to develop collaborative relationships with both internal and external partners to ensure high quality and safe care to our patients and families Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, verbal and written communication, customer service, analytical approach, fiscal management including “other vote” funding, teamwork, and leadership skills Demonstrated visionary, creative and collaborative management style Demonstrated excellence in critical program analysis   CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have an interest in confidentially exploring this further or have any questions regarding this initiative, please contact LHH Knightsbridge search team below:  Lead Partner : Collin MacLeod Phone number: 416-928-4534 Email: collin.macleod@lhhknightsbridge.com   Research Consultant: Laura Wickware Phone number: 416-640-4317 Email: laura.wickware@lhhknightsbridge.com ABOUT LHH KNIGHTSBRIDGE: Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge helps organizations achieve their business goals by helping their people navigate change, improve performance, and achieve their career goals. We bring together our expertise in Career Management & Transition, Talent and Leadership Development, and Recruitment to provide unique perspectives on complex talent issues and challenges. We develop customized and scalable solutions, enabled by technology, so our clients can find, develop, and deploy talent that is accountable, engaged and ready to achieve the organization’s business objectives. With 29 offices across Canada, and more than 300 offices in 60 countries around the world, Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge has the expertise and capability to support a single executive or transform an entire workforce around the world. Learn more at http://www.lhhknightsbridge.com .

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.  We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed learning environment where tomorrow’s physicians, dentists, health researchers and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health locally, regionally and globally. The Faculty Affairs Office will be the primary office where all matters related to Faculty members with basic science and clinical appointments are managed. The Director, Faculty Affairs will provide leadership to the operational teams supporting faculty affairs in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (SSMD).  The incumbent will work in collaboration with other Directors, Vice-Deans and other Faculty leaders to develop, implement and monitor business processes and strategies relating to the recruitment, appointment, on-boarding, development, engagement and promotion, and retention of all academic staff supporting the SSMD .  The Director will identify areas for improvement and design new and revised practices with controls in place to ensure high quality employment experiences, ensuring that financial, legal and operational risks are mitigated.  The Director will lead faculty recruitment and engagement strategies to ensure alignment with SSMDF and Western's Strategic Plans.  The incumbent will ensure that highly efficient, client-focused and responsive services are delivered to the SSMD community. Qualifications Education:   Masters degree with a major in Labour Relations, or significant post-degree certification Experience: 10 years of familiarity and/or experience managing faculty affairs within an academic organization Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: In-depth knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, principles and practices, Employment Standards Act, and other relevant legislation Knowledge of Western collective agreements and policies impacting faculty preferred Recruitment and immigration legislation and regulations In-depth knowledge of performance development methods, best practices in building a strong collaborative team and leading people Instructional design methods to deliver instructional programs and courses In-depth knowledge of best practices for assessing, developing and implementing new business processes and procedures and of best approaches for creating a shared vision Familiarity with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act regulations Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit Presentation skills to deliver engaging and informative presentations that clearly explain information to audiences using appropriate communication channels Communication skills to convey information and opinions in a credible way to garner support Ability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications Ability to draw on diversity of skills, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve more effective results Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals Ability to promote individual growth by encouraging others to learn new skills and develop themselves Ambitious with the ability to identify opportunities, develop action plans and set challenging goals in order to achieve desired outcomes Ability to quickly re-allocate resources and adjust priorities in response to unexpected events or changing circumstances Capacity to handle risk and uncertainty, while being decisive in ambiguous situations Leadership skills with the ability to inspire employees and develop a shared vision to lead a team to excellence Ability to effectively provide staff with regular feedback and recognize and reward strong performance, as well as address performance concerns Ability to recommend controls to manage operational and legal risks Interpersonal skills to seek out and build relationships with supported units, clients, and other stakeholders to improve service delivery Capacity to think and act at a strategic level and achieve operational requirements Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred Interested applicants are asked to visit:  https://recruit.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #16565, by midnight on June 6th, 2019. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.