About the Opportunity
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director, Quality, Policy & System Transformation will oversee the development and operation of quality improvement and data capacity building initiatives, as well as supports provincial system planning and quality improvement and data priorities including the implementation of AMHO’s Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti Oppression Framework, and the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (EQIP). In addition, the incumbent oversees the policy work related to a partnership with the Ministry of Health, and supports all communications with AMHO’s members. The Director of Policy, Quality & System Transformation will report to the Chief Executive Officer and attend AMHO board meetings as necessary to support the successful implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.
This is an 18-month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and leads an AMHO program to inform and influence health care system transformation, including the further development and advancement of quality improvement data, performance measurement and equity, preparing members to be successful with emerging system priorities including Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), implementation of the Roadmap to Wellness by the Centre of Excellence at Ontario Health and Covid-19 recovery;
Oversees the development and operation of the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario, and the Provincial System Support Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and in collaboration with and funding from Ontario Health;
Oversees the development of policy initiatives for AMHO on a wide spectrum of topics related to mental health and addiction, working closely with government, stakeholders, and AMHO members;
Oversees the implementation of AMHO’s Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, focusing regional quality and data capacity initiatives on addressing structural racism and reducing disparites in access experience and outcomes;
Develops and leads the delivery of a QI and data project coaching model, QI and Measurement Community of Practice and consultation model to community Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) providers through E-QIP and other initiatives;
Supervises a team including an EQIP project team in conjunction with CMHA Ontario co-lead;
Develops and delivers training content on a wide range of topics related to healthcare quality, equity and data specifically within the MH&A sector;
Communicates regularly with funders, provides progress reports and informs on sector developments;
Supports AMHO members to actively participate in system transformation including OHTs, rollout of provincial programs of the Mental Health and Addiction Centre of Excellence, such as the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) and the development, review and adoption of Ontario Helath’s quality standards for MH&A care and effectively communicate with Ontario Health and the Centre of Excellence;
Develops leadership of and support for QI and Equity within the leaders/boards of organizations to support a culture shift in the community MH&A sector towards one of continuous quality improvement. This includes developing and delivering board education and training pertaining to QI as well as coaching and advice;
Explores opportunities to connect MH&A sector QI capacity building, Equity, Anti-Rcaism, and Anti-Oppression with other provincial initiatives, Ontario Health, OHTs and other agencies. The initiative will also seek to leverage and align with existing resources available to build capacity;
Support the CEO on the completion of the new strategic plan and implementation of the operational plan;
Supports the CEO with the broader direction of the organization and ensures alignment across all of AMHO’s strategic priorities;
Supports special projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate or undergraduate degree in health or social policy, public administration, community services, or a related field;
8-10 years professional experience in developing and managing programs or services;
Knowledge of the community mental health, substance use care and addiction sector, current issues and trends, data landscape, standardized tools, quality improvement and performance management approaches;
Strong background in equity and anti-racsim including leveraging of data and analytics to identify and address inequities and reduce health disparities;
Experience developing and implementing policy in a member driven environment;
Experience working directly with people who use drugs, those struggling with substance use and those living with mental health challenges and/or mental illness, is an asset;
Innovative thinker with strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills;
Excellent consultation skills to exchange information, discuss issues, gain support and liaise with other stakeholders and partners;
Proven ability to motivate and align diverse groups and a passion for developing strong relationships;
Highly collaborative individual that thrives in a team environment;
Strong critical thinking skills and willing to complete day to day work to ensure deliverables are met;
Entrepreneurial aptitudes with experience implementing a new service or a start-up;
Demonstrate the ability to uncover opportunities for growth and funding;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy;
Excellent project management skills;
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the hiring process. We thank all applicants in advance however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Addictions and Mental Health Ontario is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, accessible and respectful workplace. AMHO always encourages people with lived experience with addiction and mental health service delivery to apply. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume online:
Jun 24, 2022
Full time
About the Opportunity
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director, Quality, Policy & System Transformation will oversee the development and operation of quality improvement and data capacity building initiatives, as well as supports provincial system planning and quality improvement and data priorities including the implementation of AMHO’s Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti Oppression Framework, and the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (EQIP). In addition, the incumbent oversees the policy work related to a partnership with the Ministry of Health, and supports all communications with AMHO’s members. The Director of Policy, Quality & System Transformation will report to the Chief Executive Officer and attend AMHO board meetings as necessary to support the successful implementation of the organization’s strategic plan.
This is an 18-month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and leads an AMHO program to inform and influence health care system transformation, including the further development and advancement of quality improvement data, performance measurement and equity, preparing members to be successful with emerging system priorities including Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), implementation of the Roadmap to Wellness by the Centre of Excellence at Ontario Health and Covid-19 recovery;
Oversees the development and operation of the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario, and the Provincial System Support Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and in collaboration with and funding from Ontario Health;
Oversees the development of policy initiatives for AMHO on a wide spectrum of topics related to mental health and addiction, working closely with government, stakeholders, and AMHO members;
Oversees the implementation of AMHO’s Equity, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Framework, focusing regional quality and data capacity initiatives on addressing structural racism and reducing disparites in access experience and outcomes;
Develops and leads the delivery of a QI and data project coaching model, QI and Measurement Community of Practice and consultation model to community Mental Health & Addiction (MH&A) providers through E-QIP and other initiatives;
Supervises a team including an EQIP project team in conjunction with CMHA Ontario co-lead;
Develops and delivers training content on a wide range of topics related to healthcare quality, equity and data specifically within the MH&A sector;
Communicates regularly with funders, provides progress reports and informs on sector developments;
Supports AMHO members to actively participate in system transformation including OHTs, rollout of provincial programs of the Mental Health and Addiction Centre of Excellence, such as the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) and the development, review and adoption of Ontario Helath’s quality standards for MH&A care and effectively communicate with Ontario Health and the Centre of Excellence;
Develops leadership of and support for QI and Equity within the leaders/boards of organizations to support a culture shift in the community MH&A sector towards one of continuous quality improvement. This includes developing and delivering board education and training pertaining to QI as well as coaching and advice;
Explores opportunities to connect MH&A sector QI capacity building, Equity, Anti-Rcaism, and Anti-Oppression with other provincial initiatives, Ontario Health, OHTs and other agencies. The initiative will also seek to leverage and align with existing resources available to build capacity;
Support the CEO on the completion of the new strategic plan and implementation of the operational plan;
Supports the CEO with the broader direction of the organization and ensures alignment across all of AMHO’s strategic priorities;
Supports special projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate or undergraduate degree in health or social policy, public administration, community services, or a related field;
8-10 years professional experience in developing and managing programs or services;
Knowledge of the community mental health, substance use care and addiction sector, current issues and trends, data landscape, standardized tools, quality improvement and performance management approaches;
Strong background in equity and anti-racsim including leveraging of data and analytics to identify and address inequities and reduce health disparities;
Experience developing and implementing policy in a member driven environment;
Experience working directly with people who use drugs, those struggling with substance use and those living with mental health challenges and/or mental illness, is an asset;
Innovative thinker with strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills;
Excellent consultation skills to exchange information, discuss issues, gain support and liaise with other stakeholders and partners;
Proven ability to motivate and align diverse groups and a passion for developing strong relationships;
Highly collaborative individual that thrives in a team environment;
Strong critical thinking skills and willing to complete day to day work to ensure deliverables are met;
Entrepreneurial aptitudes with experience implementing a new service or a start-up;
Demonstrate the ability to uncover opportunities for growth and funding;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy;
Excellent project management skills;
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the hiring process. We thank all applicants in advance however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Addictions and Mental Health Ontario is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse, accessible and respectful workplace. AMHO always encourages people with lived experience with addiction and mental health service delivery to apply. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume online:
Executive Director – Southbridge Owen Sound
Candidates are invited to apply for the above full-time position to work at Southbridge Owen Sound, a 160-bed Long Term Care Home located in Owen Sound, Ontario once open later this summer. For interim, the successful candidate would support Georgian Heights and Maple View homes within Owen Sound.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Executive Director assumes ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership in the establishment; achieve the residence’s goals and objectives; and manage human, financial and physical resources for the various departments of the residence
Select and develop employees; provide an opportunity for growth and development; create an environment that will increase knowledge and skills among all employees.
Liaise and consult with residents, families and the community in order to maintain a good public image for the residence.
Participate in the budgeting process and manage the operation of the facility within budget while overseeing the accounting operations for the residence.
QUALIFICATIONS
A post-secondary degree from a program that is a minimum of three years in duration, or post-secondary diploma in health or social services from a program that is a minimum of two years in duration (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below)
Administrator’s Certification (Minimum 100 hours of instruction time) completed or enrolled*) (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below)
“Ontario Fire Safety: Training for Owners/Operators” Course Certificate.
At least three years of working experience (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below):
In a managerial or supervisory capacity in the health or social services sector, or
In another managerial or supervisory capacity, if he or she has already successfully completed the Long Term Care Administrator Certificate (* noted above)
Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision
Persons working or employed as Administrators on July 1, 2010, who do not have the above required qualifications, and who have continued to work in that position may be hired as Administrators if they:
Have worked or been employed for at least three years as a long-term care home Administrator, and,
Have successfully completed a program in long-term care home administration or management or, subject to the requirements of the OLTCHA, are enrolled in a program in long-term care home administration or management that meets the requirements of the Act.
Additional qualifications include:
Post-secondary education in management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership skills to direct the work of the employees
Superb organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Customer-focused attitude, with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients
Ability to generate creative solutions and new approaches to daily challenges
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices, principles and legislation
Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles and applicable legislation
Knowledge of the changing health care system is an asset.
In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
Jun 24, 2022
Full time
Executive Director – Southbridge Owen Sound
Candidates are invited to apply for the above full-time position to work at Southbridge Owen Sound, a 160-bed Long Term Care Home located in Owen Sound, Ontario once open later this summer. For interim, the successful candidate would support Georgian Heights and Maple View homes within Owen Sound.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Executive Director assumes ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership in the establishment; achieve the residence’s goals and objectives; and manage human, financial and physical resources for the various departments of the residence
Select and develop employees; provide an opportunity for growth and development; create an environment that will increase knowledge and skills among all employees.
Liaise and consult with residents, families and the community in order to maintain a good public image for the residence.
Participate in the budgeting process and manage the operation of the facility within budget while overseeing the accounting operations for the residence.
QUALIFICATIONS
A post-secondary degree from a program that is a minimum of three years in duration, or post-secondary diploma in health or social services from a program that is a minimum of two years in duration (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below)
Administrator’s Certification (Minimum 100 hours of instruction time) completed or enrolled*) (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below)
“Ontario Fire Safety: Training for Owners/Operators” Course Certificate.
At least three years of working experience (required, subject to the “Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision” requirement below):
In a managerial or supervisory capacity in the health or social services sector, or
In another managerial or supervisory capacity, if he or she has already successfully completed the Long Term Care Administrator Certificate (* noted above)
Existing Administrators OLTCHA Provision
Persons working or employed as Administrators on July 1, 2010, who do not have the above required qualifications, and who have continued to work in that position may be hired as Administrators if they:
Have worked or been employed for at least three years as a long-term care home Administrator, and,
Have successfully completed a program in long-term care home administration or management or, subject to the requirements of the OLTCHA, are enrolled in a program in long-term care home administration or management that meets the requirements of the Act.
Additional qualifications include:
Post-secondary education in management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership skills to direct the work of the employees
Superb organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Customer-focused attitude, with an emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with clients
Ability to generate creative solutions and new approaches to daily challenges
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety practices, principles and legislation
Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles and applicable legislation
Knowledge of the changing health care system is an asset.
In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
Reporting to the Vice President, Patient Services, Quality and Chief Nursing Executive (with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Vice President, Corporate Services, Strategy, Planning & Chief Financial Officer), this position has responsibility and accountability focused on supporting the organization to advance quality and safe care, and facilitating quality improvement initiatives. Major responsibilities include leading accreditation, supporting the development and execution of the hospital’s Quality Improvement Plan, risk management activities, including identification, assessment, evaluation and implementation of mitigation / control strategies. As Patient Ombudsman for MAHC, acts as the internal expert resource for resolving complex patient care concerns. Committee involvement includes but is not limited to Quality Council, Patient & Family Advisory Council, and Quality & Patient Safety Committee of the Board.
Having working knowledge of all applicable legislation (ECFAA, QCIPA, PHA, etc.) the successful candidate is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, possessing a Master’s degree in a related field, paired with 3-5 years’ progressive healthcare leadership experience in quality improvement and project management within a hospital setting. Your credentials include formal training in improvement methodologies and certification in risk management from a recognized program.
As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
Applicants interested in becoming a part of an energetic, caring team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment can send a current resume to the corresponding job posting on https://careers.mahc.ca/ .
Jun 21, 2022
Full time
Reporting to the Vice President, Patient Services, Quality and Chief Nursing Executive (with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Vice President, Corporate Services, Strategy, Planning & Chief Financial Officer), this position has responsibility and accountability focused on supporting the organization to advance quality and safe care, and facilitating quality improvement initiatives. Major responsibilities include leading accreditation, supporting the development and execution of the hospital’s Quality Improvement Plan, risk management activities, including identification, assessment, evaluation and implementation of mitigation / control strategies. As Patient Ombudsman for MAHC, acts as the internal expert resource for resolving complex patient care concerns. Committee involvement includes but is not limited to Quality Council, Patient & Family Advisory Council, and Quality & Patient Safety Committee of the Board.
Having working knowledge of all applicable legislation (ECFAA, QCIPA, PHA, etc.) the successful candidate is registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, possessing a Master’s degree in a related field, paired with 3-5 years’ progressive healthcare leadership experience in quality improvement and project management within a hospital setting. Your credentials include formal training in improvement methodologies and certification in risk management from a recognized program.
As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
Applicants interested in becoming a part of an energetic, caring team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment can send a current resume to the corresponding job posting on https://careers.mahc.ca/ .
Director, Strategic Initiatives & Engagement
Are you passionate about improving health and healthcare? Are you a strategic leader with a proven ability to lead, develop and implement quality improvement initiatives? Do you have a deep understanding of implementation, adoption and evaluation of proven innovations and effective safety interventions, can you drive change?
If this sounds like you, join Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC)! HEC works with partners to spread innovation, build capability and catalyze policy change so that everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare.
HEC has the following vacancy:
Term: Permanent
Reports to: Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives & Engagement
Salary Range: $106,400 - $133,000
Location: Our head office is in Ottawa, Ontario; however, we welcome remote work outside Ottawa or a blend of onsite/work from home if the candidate is from the Ottawa area. Note that all staff are currently working from home. We are continually reassessing during the pandemic.
Deadline to apply: July 4, 2022 at 8:00am EST Interviews will take place the week of: July 18, 2022
How to apply: Visit https://hecesc.bamboohr.com/jobs/
**If additional Director-level positions within HEC become available within the next six (6) months, we will consider applicants from this recruitment.
Strategic Initiatives and Engagement (SIE) Portfolio: With HEC's new strategy we’re working closing with colleagues and partners across the country to help shape a future where everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare. We do this by identifying opportunities to accelerate improvements across our strategy focus areas, grounded in the quality and safety perspectives of lived experience, people in the workforce, value, culturally safe and equitable care and First Nations, Inuit and Metis priorities. We’re seeking to work with and for more people across the country and grow our reach and impact. Teams in the SIE portfolio are focused on: finding and promoting innovations; designing and launching initiatives to drive rapid adoption of quality and safety innovations; enabling meaningful patient engagement and partnerships, fostering relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Metis to address shared priorities and catalyzing policy change. Recent initiatives have included LTC +, virtual care together, essential together.
Reporting to the Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Engagement, the Director provides strategic leadership and vision to the development and delivery of HEC’s strategic initiatives, programming, and engagement portfolio. The incumbent is a member of the Management Committee, and works closely with other committee members, staff, external partners, and subject matter experts to drive the implementation, adoption and evaluation of proven innovations and effective safety interventions.
Your core responsibilities include:
Providing cross cutting leadership and strategic focus to navigate across portfolios; working closely with and representing/acting as VP’s backup/designate, as required.
Providing strategic leadership to identify, design and deliver a suite of activities to improve quality and safety of care within and across health systems.
Working with the VP to support relevant HEC Board committees (e.g., strategy working group) and the development and ongoing implementation and evaluation of HEC’s strategy and partner engagement.
Leading team(s) that identify, rapidly respond to, and deliver special projects/strategic initiatives to enable evidence-informed decisions and improvement in the organization, funding and delivery of healthcare in alignment with HEC’s strategy, priority themes and lines of business.
Working closely with the senior leadership team to lead the development of high priority and often rapid response new HEC programming, as part of HEC’s annual operational plan (workplan and budget), to deliver on strategy. Ensuring synergies/integration of programs/initiatives/services, activities with Finance, across the organization to maximize effectiveness and impact.
Nurturing and supporting the growth and diversification of HEC’s partnerships and networks to deliver on strategy and expand reach and impact.
Seeking new mission-driven ventures and partnership opportunities that are responsive to emerging needs.
Conducting environmental scanning activities to provide input to strategic planning and program delivery.
Building platforms and channels to share new knowledge.
Promoting novel, scalable, and innovative initiatives that have a high probability of measurable impact, within HEC’s strategy focus area(s).
Leading and responsibility for identification and design of new programming in one of HEC’s strategy focus areas – care closer to home and community with safe transitions, care of older adults with health and social needs or pandemic recovery and resilience
Education and experience you will need to have:
Masters’ degree in health sciences, health policy, health administration, public health, healthcare delivery, or a related field is required.
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience at a senior level is required, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory/management role, including substantive health services and/or health policy experience, preferably in a healthcare delivery organization and/or health policy environment.
Bilingual in French and English is preferred (English communication skills at Advanced “C” level required).
Advanced computer software skills in Microsoft Office suite and the ability to thrive in a virtual environment.
You will be a great fit for this role if you have:
Inclusive leadership style and highly developed people management skills to foster strong internal and external relationships.
Experience being part of a small dynamic team where you have been doing a lot with a little; you have vision for the future but are excited to roll up those sleeves and get in the weeds with your teams.
Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Proven project management skills including the ability to plan and the ability to collaborate with other teams and across the organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated time management skills. Well organized and attentive to detail.
Professional tact and diplomacy and confidentiality required.
Ability to work well in a dynamic and highly motivated team.
Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusivity. HEC is committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views, as the more inclusive we are, the more impact we can have. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Directeur ou directrice Initiatives stratégiques et engagement
Vous avez à cœur l’amélioration de la santé et des services de santé? Vous êtes un leader stratégique doté d’une capacité éprouvée à concevoir, exécuter et diriger des initiatives d’amélioration de la qualité? Vous avez une connaissance approfondie de la mise en œuvre, de l’adoption et de l’évaluation d’innovations éprouvées et d’interventions de sécurité efficace et savez stimuler le changement?
Si vous vous reconnaissez dans cette description, joignez-vous à Excellence en santé Canada (ESC)! ESC travaille avec des partenaires pour diffuser les innovations, renforcer les capacités et catalyser le changement dans les politiques afin que toutes et tous au Canada reçoivent des soins sûrs et de qualité.
Le poste suivant est ouvert :
Type de poste : Permanent
Sous la responsabilité de : Vice-présidente Initiatives stratégiques et engagement
Échelle salariale : de 106 400 $ à 133 000 $
Lieu de travail : Notre siège social est situé à Ottawa, en Ontario. La personne retenue pourra toutefois travailler à distance (si domiciliée à l’extérieur d’Ottawa) ou à distance et au bureau en alternance (si domiciliée dans la région d’Ottawa). Veuillez noter que l’ensemble du personnel est actuellement en télétravail. La situation est constamment réévaluée pendant la pandémie.
Date limite de candidature : 4 juillet 2022, 8 h (HE) Entrevues : semaine du 18 juillet 2022
Pour postuler : https://hecesc.bamboohr.com/jobs/
** Si de nouveaux postes de direction sont à pourvoir au cours des six prochains mois, les candidatures soumises lors de ce processus de recrutement seront examinées.
Portefeuille Initiatives stratégiques et engagement (ISE) : Dans le cadre de la nouvelle stratégie d’ESC, nous travaillons en étroite collaboration avec des collègues et des partenaires partout au pays pour aider à façonner un avenir où chaque personne au Canada reçoit des soins et services de santé sécuritaires et de qualité. Pour y arriver, nous repérons les occasions d’accélérer les améliorations dans nos lignes d’action stratégiques selon diverses perspectives de qualité et de sécurité comme le vécu expérientiel, le personnel de santé, la valeur, la sécurité culturelle et l’équité des soins et services ainsi que les priorités des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis. Nous cherchons à travailler avec un nombre croissant de personnes à travers le pays ainsi qu’à étendre notre portée et notre influence. Les équipes membres du portefeuille ISE se concentrent sur les domaines suivants : repérer et promouvoir les innovations; concevoir et lancer des initiatives pour favoriser l’adoption rapide d’innovations dans le domaine de la qualité et de la sécurité; favoriser l’engagement et des partenariats patients concrets; nourrir des relations avec les Premières Nations, les Inuits et les Métis pour discuter des priorités partagées; et catalyser des changements politiques. Pour conclure, voici quelques initiatives récentes : SLD+, Soins virtuels ensemble, Essentiels ensemble.
Relevant de la vice-présidente Initiatives stratégiques et engagement, le directeur ou la directrice apporte un leadership et une vision stratégique au portefeuille des programmes, des initiatives stratégiques et de l’engagement d’ESC. Le ou la titulaire du poste participera au comité de direction et collaborera étroitement avec les autres membres du comité, le personnel, les partenaires externes et les experts pour diriger la mise en œuvre, l’adoption et l’évaluation des innovations éprouvées et des interventions de sécurité efficaces.
Vos principales responsabilités :
Apporter un style de leadership transversal et une orientation stratégique dépassant les limites du portefeuille; collaborer étroitement avec la vice-présidente ainsi que la représenter et la remplacer au besoin.
Offrir un leadership stratégique pour définir, concevoir et mettre en œuvre une gamme d’activités améliorant la qualité et la sécurité des soins dans les systèmes de santé.
Appuyer, de concert avec la vice-présidente, les divers comités d’administration pertinents d’ESC (par exemple, le groupe de travail stratégique) ainsi que le développement et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie d’ESC et de la mobilisation des partenaires.
Diriger les équipes chargées de repérer des possibilités d’initiatives stratégiques et de projets spéciaux, de monter et d’exécuter une intervention afin de faciliter la prise de décisions fondées sur des données probantes et les améliorations à l’organisation, au financement et à la prestation des soins et des services de santé, le tout dans le respect de la stratégie, des thèmes prioritaires et des secteurs d’activité d’ESC.
Dans le but d’exécuter la stratégie, travailler étroitement avec l’équipe de haute direction pour diriger le développement de nouveaux programmes prioritaires et exigeant souvent une réponse rapide d’ESC, dans le cadre du plan opérationnel annuel d’ESC (planification et budget). En collaboration avec le service des finances, dégager des synergies et des possibilités d’intégration des programmes, des initiatives, des services et des activités afin d’en maximiser les retombées et l’efficacité pour l’ensemble de l’organisme.
Stimuler et entretenir la croissance et la diversification des réseaux et des partenariats d’ESC pour réaliser la stratégie et accroître sa portée et son influence.
Rechercher de nouvelles initiatives axées sur une mission et de nouveaux partenariats qui répondent aux besoins émergents.
Mener des activités d’analyse contextuelle pour formuler des commentaires sur la planification stratégique et l’exécution des programmes.
Mettre au point des plateformes et des canaux de communication pour diffuser les nouvelles connaissances.
Faire la promotion de nouvelles initiatives novatrices qui sont adaptables et ont un potentiel élevé d’effets mesurables dans le cadre des lignes d’action stratégiques d’ESC.
Assurer la direction et prendre la responsabilité de l’établissement et de la conception de nouveaux programmes dans l’une des lignes d’action stratégiques suivantes d’ESC : soins plus proches du milieu de vie et sécurité des transitions, soins et services aux personnes aînées ayant des besoins médicaux et sociaux ou reprise et résilience après la pandémie.
Expérience et qualifications demandées :
Diplôme de maîtrise dans un domaine pertinent comme les sciences de la santé, les politiques de santé, l’administration publique, la santé publique et la prestation des soins de santé.
Minimum de sept (7) années d’expérience à un poste de cadre supérieur, dont au moins cinq (5) ans dans un poste de superviseur ou de gestionnaire, y compris une expérience considérable dans le domaine des services ou des politiques de santé, préférablement dans un organisme de prestation de services de santé ou dans le cadre politique de la santé.
Bilinguisme anglais-français de préférence (niveau « C » – avancé – en communication en anglais obligatoire).
Excellente connaissance de la suite Microsoft Office et capacité de s’épanouir dans un environnement virtuel.
Ce rôle est fait pour vous si vous présentez les caractéristiques suivantes :
Style de direction inclusif et compétences approfondies en gestion de personnel pour établir de solides relations internes et externes.
Expérience dans une petite équipe dynamique qui en faisait beaucoup avec peu; vision d’avenir, mais toujours le plaisir de se retrousser les manches pour mettre la main à la pâte avec les équipes.
Solides compétences en communication interpersonnelle et en résolution de problèmes.
Excellentes compétences en gestion de projet, notamment la capacité de planifier et de collaborer avec d’autres équipes de l’organisme.
Excellentes aptitudes en communication orale et écrite.
Capacités avérées en gestion du temps. Bon sens de l’organisation et souci du détail.
Capacité de faire preuve de tact et de diplomatie et de respecter la confidentialité.
Aptitude à bien fonctionner au sein d’une équipe dynamique et très motivée.
Employeur équitable, Excellence en santé Canada (ESC) est attaché aux principes de diversité et d’inclusion. Nous sommes résolus à bâtir des équipes composées de membres ayant des expériences professionnelles, des compétences et des perspectives variées : plus nous reflétons la diversité de nos communautés, plus notre action sera efficace. Nous encourageons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, notamment celles des minorités visibles, des personnes autochtones et des personnes en situation de handicap. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt, mais seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées. Des accommodements sont offerts sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à chaque étape du processus de sélection. L’usage du masculin dans ce document a pour seul but d’alléger le texte.
Jun 21, 2022
Full time
Director, Strategic Initiatives & Engagement
Are you passionate about improving health and healthcare? Are you a strategic leader with a proven ability to lead, develop and implement quality improvement initiatives? Do you have a deep understanding of implementation, adoption and evaluation of proven innovations and effective safety interventions, can you drive change?
If this sounds like you, join Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC)! HEC works with partners to spread innovation, build capability and catalyze policy change so that everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare.
HEC has the following vacancy:
Term: Permanent
Reports to: Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives & Engagement
Salary Range: $106,400 - $133,000
Location: Our head office is in Ottawa, Ontario; however, we welcome remote work outside Ottawa or a blend of onsite/work from home if the candidate is from the Ottawa area. Note that all staff are currently working from home. We are continually reassessing during the pandemic.
Deadline to apply: July 4, 2022 at 8:00am EST Interviews will take place the week of: July 18, 2022
How to apply: Visit https://hecesc.bamboohr.com/jobs/
**If additional Director-level positions within HEC become available within the next six (6) months, we will consider applicants from this recruitment.
Strategic Initiatives and Engagement (SIE) Portfolio: With HEC's new strategy we’re working closing with colleagues and partners across the country to help shape a future where everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare. We do this by identifying opportunities to accelerate improvements across our strategy focus areas, grounded in the quality and safety perspectives of lived experience, people in the workforce, value, culturally safe and equitable care and First Nations, Inuit and Metis priorities. We’re seeking to work with and for more people across the country and grow our reach and impact. Teams in the SIE portfolio are focused on: finding and promoting innovations; designing and launching initiatives to drive rapid adoption of quality and safety innovations; enabling meaningful patient engagement and partnerships, fostering relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Metis to address shared priorities and catalyzing policy change. Recent initiatives have included LTC +, virtual care together, essential together.
Reporting to the Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives and Engagement, the Director provides strategic leadership and vision to the development and delivery of HEC’s strategic initiatives, programming, and engagement portfolio. The incumbent is a member of the Management Committee, and works closely with other committee members, staff, external partners, and subject matter experts to drive the implementation, adoption and evaluation of proven innovations and effective safety interventions.
Your core responsibilities include:
Providing cross cutting leadership and strategic focus to navigate across portfolios; working closely with and representing/acting as VP’s backup/designate, as required.
Providing strategic leadership to identify, design and deliver a suite of activities to improve quality and safety of care within and across health systems.
Working with the VP to support relevant HEC Board committees (e.g., strategy working group) and the development and ongoing implementation and evaluation of HEC’s strategy and partner engagement.
Leading team(s) that identify, rapidly respond to, and deliver special projects/strategic initiatives to enable evidence-informed decisions and improvement in the organization, funding and delivery of healthcare in alignment with HEC’s strategy, priority themes and lines of business.
Working closely with the senior leadership team to lead the development of high priority and often rapid response new HEC programming, as part of HEC’s annual operational plan (workplan and budget), to deliver on strategy. Ensuring synergies/integration of programs/initiatives/services, activities with Finance, across the organization to maximize effectiveness and impact.
Nurturing and supporting the growth and diversification of HEC’s partnerships and networks to deliver on strategy and expand reach and impact.
Seeking new mission-driven ventures and partnership opportunities that are responsive to emerging needs.
Conducting environmental scanning activities to provide input to strategic planning and program delivery.
Building platforms and channels to share new knowledge.
Promoting novel, scalable, and innovative initiatives that have a high probability of measurable impact, within HEC’s strategy focus area(s).
Leading and responsibility for identification and design of new programming in one of HEC’s strategy focus areas – care closer to home and community with safe transitions, care of older adults with health and social needs or pandemic recovery and resilience
Education and experience you will need to have:
Masters’ degree in health sciences, health policy, health administration, public health, healthcare delivery, or a related field is required.
Minimum seven (7) years’ experience at a senior level is required, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory/management role, including substantive health services and/or health policy experience, preferably in a healthcare delivery organization and/or health policy environment.
Bilingual in French and English is preferred (English communication skills at Advanced “C” level required).
Advanced computer software skills in Microsoft Office suite and the ability to thrive in a virtual environment.
You will be a great fit for this role if you have:
Inclusive leadership style and highly developed people management skills to foster strong internal and external relationships.
Experience being part of a small dynamic team where you have been doing a lot with a little; you have vision for the future but are excited to roll up those sleeves and get in the weeds with your teams.
Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Proven project management skills including the ability to plan and the ability to collaborate with other teams and across the organization.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated time management skills. Well organized and attentive to detail.
Professional tact and diplomacy and confidentiality required.
Ability to work well in a dynamic and highly motivated team.
Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC) is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusivity. HEC is committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views, as the more inclusive we are, the more impact we can have. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Directeur ou directrice Initiatives stratégiques et engagement
Vous avez à cœur l’amélioration de la santé et des services de santé? Vous êtes un leader stratégique doté d’une capacité éprouvée à concevoir, exécuter et diriger des initiatives d’amélioration de la qualité? Vous avez une connaissance approfondie de la mise en œuvre, de l’adoption et de l’évaluation d’innovations éprouvées et d’interventions de sécurité efficace et savez stimuler le changement?
Si vous vous reconnaissez dans cette description, joignez-vous à Excellence en santé Canada (ESC)! ESC travaille avec des partenaires pour diffuser les innovations, renforcer les capacités et catalyser le changement dans les politiques afin que toutes et tous au Canada reçoivent des soins sûrs et de qualité.
Le poste suivant est ouvert :
Type de poste : Permanent
Sous la responsabilité de : Vice-présidente Initiatives stratégiques et engagement
Échelle salariale : de 106 400 $ à 133 000 $
Lieu de travail : Notre siège social est situé à Ottawa, en Ontario. La personne retenue pourra toutefois travailler à distance (si domiciliée à l’extérieur d’Ottawa) ou à distance et au bureau en alternance (si domiciliée dans la région d’Ottawa). Veuillez noter que l’ensemble du personnel est actuellement en télétravail. La situation est constamment réévaluée pendant la pandémie.
Date limite de candidature : 4 juillet 2022, 8 h (HE) Entrevues : semaine du 18 juillet 2022
Pour postuler : https://hecesc.bamboohr.com/jobs/
** Si de nouveaux postes de direction sont à pourvoir au cours des six prochains mois, les candidatures soumises lors de ce processus de recrutement seront examinées.
Portefeuille Initiatives stratégiques et engagement (ISE) : Dans le cadre de la nouvelle stratégie d’ESC, nous travaillons en étroite collaboration avec des collègues et des partenaires partout au pays pour aider à façonner un avenir où chaque personne au Canada reçoit des soins et services de santé sécuritaires et de qualité. Pour y arriver, nous repérons les occasions d’accélérer les améliorations dans nos lignes d’action stratégiques selon diverses perspectives de qualité et de sécurité comme le vécu expérientiel, le personnel de santé, la valeur, la sécurité culturelle et l’équité des soins et services ainsi que les priorités des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis. Nous cherchons à travailler avec un nombre croissant de personnes à travers le pays ainsi qu’à étendre notre portée et notre influence. Les équipes membres du portefeuille ISE se concentrent sur les domaines suivants : repérer et promouvoir les innovations; concevoir et lancer des initiatives pour favoriser l’adoption rapide d’innovations dans le domaine de la qualité et de la sécurité; favoriser l’engagement et des partenariats patients concrets; nourrir des relations avec les Premières Nations, les Inuits et les Métis pour discuter des priorités partagées; et catalyser des changements politiques. Pour conclure, voici quelques initiatives récentes : SLD+, Soins virtuels ensemble, Essentiels ensemble.
Relevant de la vice-présidente Initiatives stratégiques et engagement, le directeur ou la directrice apporte un leadership et une vision stratégique au portefeuille des programmes, des initiatives stratégiques et de l’engagement d’ESC. Le ou la titulaire du poste participera au comité de direction et collaborera étroitement avec les autres membres du comité, le personnel, les partenaires externes et les experts pour diriger la mise en œuvre, l’adoption et l’évaluation des innovations éprouvées et des interventions de sécurité efficaces.
Vos principales responsabilités :
Apporter un style de leadership transversal et une orientation stratégique dépassant les limites du portefeuille; collaborer étroitement avec la vice-présidente ainsi que la représenter et la remplacer au besoin.
Offrir un leadership stratégique pour définir, concevoir et mettre en œuvre une gamme d’activités améliorant la qualité et la sécurité des soins dans les systèmes de santé.
Appuyer, de concert avec la vice-présidente, les divers comités d’administration pertinents d’ESC (par exemple, le groupe de travail stratégique) ainsi que le développement et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie d’ESC et de la mobilisation des partenaires.
Diriger les équipes chargées de repérer des possibilités d’initiatives stratégiques et de projets spéciaux, de monter et d’exécuter une intervention afin de faciliter la prise de décisions fondées sur des données probantes et les améliorations à l’organisation, au financement et à la prestation des soins et des services de santé, le tout dans le respect de la stratégie, des thèmes prioritaires et des secteurs d’activité d’ESC.
Dans le but d’exécuter la stratégie, travailler étroitement avec l’équipe de haute direction pour diriger le développement de nouveaux programmes prioritaires et exigeant souvent une réponse rapide d’ESC, dans le cadre du plan opérationnel annuel d’ESC (planification et budget). En collaboration avec le service des finances, dégager des synergies et des possibilités d’intégration des programmes, des initiatives, des services et des activités afin d’en maximiser les retombées et l’efficacité pour l’ensemble de l’organisme.
Stimuler et entretenir la croissance et la diversification des réseaux et des partenariats d’ESC pour réaliser la stratégie et accroître sa portée et son influence.
Rechercher de nouvelles initiatives axées sur une mission et de nouveaux partenariats qui répondent aux besoins émergents.
Mener des activités d’analyse contextuelle pour formuler des commentaires sur la planification stratégique et l’exécution des programmes.
Mettre au point des plateformes et des canaux de communication pour diffuser les nouvelles connaissances.
Faire la promotion de nouvelles initiatives novatrices qui sont adaptables et ont un potentiel élevé d’effets mesurables dans le cadre des lignes d’action stratégiques d’ESC.
Assurer la direction et prendre la responsabilité de l’établissement et de la conception de nouveaux programmes dans l’une des lignes d’action stratégiques suivantes d’ESC : soins plus proches du milieu de vie et sécurité des transitions, soins et services aux personnes aînées ayant des besoins médicaux et sociaux ou reprise et résilience après la pandémie.
Expérience et qualifications demandées :
Diplôme de maîtrise dans un domaine pertinent comme les sciences de la santé, les politiques de santé, l’administration publique, la santé publique et la prestation des soins de santé.
Minimum de sept (7) années d’expérience à un poste de cadre supérieur, dont au moins cinq (5) ans dans un poste de superviseur ou de gestionnaire, y compris une expérience considérable dans le domaine des services ou des politiques de santé, préférablement dans un organisme de prestation de services de santé ou dans le cadre politique de la santé.
Bilinguisme anglais-français de préférence (niveau « C » – avancé – en communication en anglais obligatoire).
Excellente connaissance de la suite Microsoft Office et capacité de s’épanouir dans un environnement virtuel.
Ce rôle est fait pour vous si vous présentez les caractéristiques suivantes :
Style de direction inclusif et compétences approfondies en gestion de personnel pour établir de solides relations internes et externes.
Expérience dans une petite équipe dynamique qui en faisait beaucoup avec peu; vision d’avenir, mais toujours le plaisir de se retrousser les manches pour mettre la main à la pâte avec les équipes.
Solides compétences en communication interpersonnelle et en résolution de problèmes.
Excellentes compétences en gestion de projet, notamment la capacité de planifier et de collaborer avec d’autres équipes de l’organisme.
Excellentes aptitudes en communication orale et écrite.
Capacités avérées en gestion du temps. Bon sens de l’organisation et souci du détail.
Capacité de faire preuve de tact et de diplomatie et de respecter la confidentialité.
Aptitude à bien fonctionner au sein d’une équipe dynamique et très motivée.
Employeur équitable, Excellence en santé Canada (ESC) est attaché aux principes de diversité et d’inclusion. Nous sommes résolus à bâtir des équipes composées de membres ayant des expériences professionnelles, des compétences et des perspectives variées : plus nous reflétons la diversité de nos communautés, plus notre action sera efficace. Nous encourageons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, notamment celles des minorités visibles, des personnes autochtones et des personnes en situation de handicap. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt, mais seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées. Des accommodements sont offerts sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à chaque étape du processus de sélection. L’usage du masculin dans ce document a pour seul but d’alléger le texte.
Director, West Toronto Ontario Health Team
Permanent Full-Time
On behalf of the West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT), the Four Villages Community Health Centre is hiring a Director for the WTOHT. The WTOHT works together as patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. Our vision is to improve the experiences of, and outcomes for, people living and seeking care in West Toronto for all stages of life by becoming one connected system of health and social care.
The Director role is an inaugural position for the West Toronto OHT. The Director will lead the work of the OHT, ensuring deliverables and milestones are achieved, members are engaged, and the OHT is up to date with direction from Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, and Ontario Health – Toronto Region and learning from peer OHT. The Director will manage the operations of the WTOHT including overseeing and the allocation and management of resources per approvals by the Steering Committee to enable the work of the OHT. This role will report into the Co-Chairs of the Steering Committee and will be accountable to the Steering Committee overall.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of the Director for the West Toronto OHT includes:
Lead planning and execution of the work of the OHT overall to achieve desired outcomes, deliverables and milestones
Oversee and report on progress of the Working Groups, enabling regular updates, adjusting plans as new areas of focus emerge, works with chairs to identify needed resources to accomplish the work
Oversees and directs the full secretariat including but not limited to 1:1 meetings with each member of the secretariat and allocation of resources
Ensure strong OHT relationships (OHT members, Partners for Better Care Council, Physician Network (in development) and non-OHT members), including engaging with new interested organizations on behalf of the OHT
Manage the OHT budget, optimizing the use of resources, including in-kind
Links with neighboring OHTs to stay aligned and leverage synergies
Participates in Ontario Health – Toronto Region, OHT meetings
Be the primary link between the OHT and the Ministry and stays up to date on MOH direction
EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
At least 7 years of progressive experience in system level leadership
Experience building relationships and partnerships related to health system integration.
Experience with leading and managing the implementation of strategic and operational goals and fostering collaborative system change including strong understanding of system integration, population health, quality improvement, data/information analysis for effective decision-support, and health equity
Experience working with patient partners, and health care providers, including family physicians
Strong and innovative health care leader with a track record in provincial health system integration and successful track record of executing on a range of initiatives and inspiring system level change
Strong existing relationships across both the healthcare industry and the provincial government;
Strong project management experience, including demonstrated ability to efficiently plan, organize, and manage complex, multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision or direction;
Outstanding change management and transformational leadership skills
Excellent attention to detail demonstrated through superior communications skills (both written and verbal)
Superior critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal, team-building and communication skills
Ability to build consensus and foster change
Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion
A clear commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per annum, plus 20 paid vacation days, 10 paid professional development days and excellent benefits.
Pension: Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Closing date: July 8, 2022
Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter indicating the position title to: Hiring Committee at jobs@4villages.on.ca .
We thank all the applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage resumes from people who reflect the diverse communities we serve. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as per resources available to us. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources.
Jun 17, 2022
Full time
Director, West Toronto Ontario Health Team
Permanent Full-Time
On behalf of the West Toronto Ontario Health Team (WTOHT), the Four Villages Community Health Centre is hiring a Director for the WTOHT. The WTOHT works together as patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. Our vision is to improve the experiences of, and outcomes for, people living and seeking care in West Toronto for all stages of life by becoming one connected system of health and social care.
The Director role is an inaugural position for the West Toronto OHT. The Director will lead the work of the OHT, ensuring deliverables and milestones are achieved, members are engaged, and the OHT is up to date with direction from Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, and Ontario Health – Toronto Region and learning from peer OHT. The Director will manage the operations of the WTOHT including overseeing and the allocation and management of resources per approvals by the Steering Committee to enable the work of the OHT. This role will report into the Co-Chairs of the Steering Committee and will be accountable to the Steering Committee overall.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The responsibilities of the Director for the West Toronto OHT includes:
Lead planning and execution of the work of the OHT overall to achieve desired outcomes, deliverables and milestones
Oversee and report on progress of the Working Groups, enabling regular updates, adjusting plans as new areas of focus emerge, works with chairs to identify needed resources to accomplish the work
Oversees and directs the full secretariat including but not limited to 1:1 meetings with each member of the secretariat and allocation of resources
Ensure strong OHT relationships (OHT members, Partners for Better Care Council, Physician Network (in development) and non-OHT members), including engaging with new interested organizations on behalf of the OHT
Manage the OHT budget, optimizing the use of resources, including in-kind
Links with neighboring OHTs to stay aligned and leverage synergies
Participates in Ontario Health – Toronto Region, OHT meetings
Be the primary link between the OHT and the Ministry and stays up to date on MOH direction
EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
At least 7 years of progressive experience in system level leadership
Experience building relationships and partnerships related to health system integration.
Experience with leading and managing the implementation of strategic and operational goals and fostering collaborative system change including strong understanding of system integration, population health, quality improvement, data/information analysis for effective decision-support, and health equity
Experience working with patient partners, and health care providers, including family physicians
Strong and innovative health care leader with a track record in provincial health system integration and successful track record of executing on a range of initiatives and inspiring system level change
Strong existing relationships across both the healthcare industry and the provincial government;
Strong project management experience, including demonstrated ability to efficiently plan, organize, and manage complex, multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision or direction;
Outstanding change management and transformational leadership skills
Excellent attention to detail demonstrated through superior communications skills (both written and verbal)
Superior critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional interpersonal, team-building and communication skills
Ability to build consensus and foster change
Outstanding integrity, initiative, creativity, and passion
A clear commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per annum, plus 20 paid vacation days, 10 paid professional development days and excellent benefits.
Pension: Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Closing date: July 8, 2022
Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter indicating the position title to: Hiring Committee at jobs@4villages.on.ca .
We thank all the applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage resumes from people who reflect the diverse communities we serve. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as per resources available to us. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources.
Associate Director, Clinical Services, CDI
Location: Greater Toronto Area
On-site position
ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Child Development Institute (CDI) is a leading children’s mental health agency in the City of Toronto offering a range of services to approximately 3,500 children ages 0‐12, youth ages 13-18 and their families each year. Our mission is to promote and support the healthy development of children and to strengthen the families and communities in which they live. We provide four streams of service to families in need: early intervention, family violence, healthy child development and specialized mental health services for children and youth with learning disabilities.
POSITION SUMMARY
Child Development Institute (CDI) is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Services to join our dynamic Clinical Services team. This is a tremendous opportunity for a seasoned clinical manager who wants to contribute to making measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families.
Under the direction of the Director, Clinical Services, the successful candidate ensures that the conceptualization and delivery of CDI programs and services are consistent with the mission, values, policies, procedures standards and priorities of the organization and provided within assigned resources.
The ideal candidate will engage and inspire assigned and other staff groups towards excellence and professionalism. The Associate Director will possess a strong clinical Management background in Children’s Mental Health, a dedication to evidenced informed interventions, measurement-based care and a passion for transforming the lives of children, youth and their families in the context of their communities.
Why Consider Joining CDI?
The Child Development Institute offers:
A strong mentor in the Director of Clinical Services
A collaborative, multi-disciplinary and cross-function team environment
The opportunity to be part of an organization that is leading edge in measurement-based care
A diverse range of services from tier 1 to tier 4 levels of intervention, including specialized mental health services (LDMH; Family Violence early intervention, SNAP lab sites, 0-6; therapeutic recreation)
Internal resources to support onboarding and professional development
An opportunity to grow; a potential career path
An opportunity to provide impactful solutions in the infant, child & youth mental health sector
A balanced work-life is quite achievable
Our client is seeking to meet mid-career candidates who have the following experience:
At least 5+ years of management experience in the child & youth mental health sector with staff leadership, operational and change management experience
Minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience in the child & youth mental health sector
A Master’s level University Degree in a clinical field (Master of Social Work, clinical concentration)
SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates macro-level systems thinking
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting and supervising a range of evidence-based and evidence informed programs and services in child & youth mental health from early intervention to intensive services (individual, group, and family therapy; Intensive in-home; Day Treatment) and experience working with a diverse community
An awareness and knowledge of current issues in children’s mental health, both challenges and opportunities
Experience in supervising professional staff including recruitment, training, evaluation and performance management
Demonstrated experience in project management, continuous improvement and change management
Strong analytical abilities, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgement in making decisions within the scope of authority of this position
Collaborative; a team player
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and team building skills
Strong work ethic, drive and commitment to quality clinical services
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Excellent organization, time management and prioritizing skills with the ability to handle complex and varied workload
High level of computer proficiency
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development: supervision, leadership, program development, research (scientist-practitioner model)
Registration in good standing with a self-regulating College
Compensation
$100,000 - $110,000 CDI offers a highly competitive total compensation package that includes Group benefits after 30 days.
To Apply
This search is being conducted on behalf of the Child Development Institute by crawfordconnect , a search firm specializing in recruiting leaders for Canada’s non-profit sector, on behalf of our client. If someone you know may be interested in this position, please feel free to forward this information – we’d be pleased to connect with them.
Submit your application through our website by July 18, 2022.
Please visit http://crawfordconnect.com/for-candidates/job-openings/ . Select the role and ‘Apply’ to upload your cover letter and resume in two separate documents.
Issues with applying? Please email info@crawfordconnect.com .
For more information about the position, please contact Joanne Ticknor at joanne@crawfordconnect.com or at 416.738.8993.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Child Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusivity & diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.
ACCOMMODATION
Child Development Institute is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Child Development Institute will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment & selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Note : All CDI employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy.
Jun 14, 2022
Full time
Associate Director, Clinical Services, CDI
Location: Greater Toronto Area
On-site position
ABOUT CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Child Development Institute (CDI) is a leading children’s mental health agency in the City of Toronto offering a range of services to approximately 3,500 children ages 0‐12, youth ages 13-18 and their families each year. Our mission is to promote and support the healthy development of children and to strengthen the families and communities in which they live. We provide four streams of service to families in need: early intervention, family violence, healthy child development and specialized mental health services for children and youth with learning disabilities.
POSITION SUMMARY
Child Development Institute (CDI) is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Services to join our dynamic Clinical Services team. This is a tremendous opportunity for a seasoned clinical manager who wants to contribute to making measurable lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of children, youth and their families.
Under the direction of the Director, Clinical Services, the successful candidate ensures that the conceptualization and delivery of CDI programs and services are consistent with the mission, values, policies, procedures standards and priorities of the organization and provided within assigned resources.
The ideal candidate will engage and inspire assigned and other staff groups towards excellence and professionalism. The Associate Director will possess a strong clinical Management background in Children’s Mental Health, a dedication to evidenced informed interventions, measurement-based care and a passion for transforming the lives of children, youth and their families in the context of their communities.
Why Consider Joining CDI?
The Child Development Institute offers:
A strong mentor in the Director of Clinical Services
A collaborative, multi-disciplinary and cross-function team environment
The opportunity to be part of an organization that is leading edge in measurement-based care
A diverse range of services from tier 1 to tier 4 levels of intervention, including specialized mental health services (LDMH; Family Violence early intervention, SNAP lab sites, 0-6; therapeutic recreation)
Internal resources to support onboarding and professional development
An opportunity to grow; a potential career path
An opportunity to provide impactful solutions in the infant, child & youth mental health sector
A balanced work-life is quite achievable
Our client is seeking to meet mid-career candidates who have the following experience:
At least 5+ years of management experience in the child & youth mental health sector with staff leadership, operational and change management experience
Minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience in the child & youth mental health sector
A Master’s level University Degree in a clinical field (Master of Social Work, clinical concentration)
SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates macro-level systems thinking
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting and supervising a range of evidence-based and evidence informed programs and services in child & youth mental health from early intervention to intensive services (individual, group, and family therapy; Intensive in-home; Day Treatment) and experience working with a diverse community
An awareness and knowledge of current issues in children’s mental health, both challenges and opportunities
Experience in supervising professional staff including recruitment, training, evaluation and performance management
Demonstrated experience in project management, continuous improvement and change management
Strong analytical abilities, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgement in making decisions within the scope of authority of this position
Collaborative; a team player
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and team building skills
Strong work ethic, drive and commitment to quality clinical services
Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Excellent organization, time management and prioritizing skills with the ability to handle complex and varied workload
High level of computer proficiency
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development: supervision, leadership, program development, research (scientist-practitioner model)
Registration in good standing with a self-regulating College
Compensation
$100,000 - $110,000 CDI offers a highly competitive total compensation package that includes Group benefits after 30 days.
To Apply
This search is being conducted on behalf of the Child Development Institute by crawfordconnect , a search firm specializing in recruiting leaders for Canada’s non-profit sector, on behalf of our client. If someone you know may be interested in this position, please feel free to forward this information – we’d be pleased to connect with them.
Submit your application through our website by July 18, 2022.
Please visit http://crawfordconnect.com/for-candidates/job-openings/ . Select the role and ‘Apply’ to upload your cover letter and resume in two separate documents.
Issues with applying? Please email info@crawfordconnect.com .
For more information about the position, please contact Joanne Ticknor at joanne@crawfordconnect.com or at 416.738.8993.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Child Development Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusivity & diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; and
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.
ACCOMMODATION
Child Development Institute is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), Child Development Institute will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment & selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Note : All CDI employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy.
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
Director of Mental Health
Posting #: NU MH-22-039
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Known as Ontario’s Gateway City, North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto and 3.5 hours east of Ottawa. With a population of 54,000, it is safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay boasts beautiful scenery, four distinct seasons of activities, adverse economy and our regional health centre is an affiliation academic teaching centre with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). New Videos now available at http://www.investinnorthbay.ca/about- us/videos.
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, is a district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area; and is specialized mental health service provider for the Northeast Region of Ontario which spans from Muskoka area to the Hudson Bay, and from the Quebec border to Sault Ste Marie. NBRHC has 409 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services and is one of four major acute care hospitals in the Region. The others being Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste Marie; and Timmins District Hospital in Timmins. The immediate area surrounding North Bay is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General Hospitals.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to not only be affiliated with NOSM, but also Nipissing University, Canadore College and other Ontario colleges and universities. NBRHC chairs the development of regional Academic Health Science research Network to better address the unique needs of the north, overcome barriers that impact health care and ensure the transfer of knowledge into innovative evidence based care solutions.
The full job description can be viewed below.
North Bay Regional Health Centre offers competitive salary, vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and pension plan through HOOPP.
VACANCY
Permanent Full–Time Director
Mental Health
Reporting to the Vice President of Mental Health, the Director provides leadership to advance excellence in quality, person centered care and practice through the integration of a variety of programs and services. The Director is responsible to create the operational framework for interprofessional care and treatment of patients across district and regional care settings. The Director ensures programs and services integrate evidence informed practice(s) and ensure practices and processes support quality care and practice at the individual, team and system level. Working in partnership with senior leaders, managers and staff, and external stakeholders the Director takes a leadership role in creating a just culture of care that is evidence informed, responsive to internal and external issues/trends and is sustainable and consistent with the organizations strategic priorities. The Director oversees a team that is well versed in professional and regulatory matters, oversees and monitors physical, human, and financial resources, anticipating future changes that will affect service delivery.
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
Together with senior leaders, directors, managers and physicians providing leadership to the mental health programs through active collaboration and inter-professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring program services are delivered with clinical competence and the application and integration of professional standards and evidence based practices.
Collaborating with managers to identify practice gaps, training and coaching needs for the program teams.
Providing leadership to create and maintain practice environments that support a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement in partnership with staff, patients, and families.
Provincial, Regional and District planning within the Mental Health portfolio; overseeing day to day operations of the inpatient units and outpatient service areas.
Allocating, overseeing, and monitoring all physical, human and financial resources, and anticipating future changes that will affect service delivery.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Master’s Degree with progressive leadership and or an Undergraduate Degree preferred; suitable combination of progressive years of experience will be considered. a related health care field with progressive leadership experience in Mental Health preferred; Undergraduate Degree with a suitable combination of progressive years of experience considered
Current registration with a regulated College
Knowledge and application of the Forensic Framework considered an asset.
Clinical experience with community mental health and/or acute inpatient mental health.
Demonstrated leadership experience and skills/abilities to work with teams of varied disciplines.
Demonstrated experience as a clinical operations leader; committed to the continuous improvement of high quality standards the program requires.
Experience at a management level within an environment of significant change and restructuring.
Excellent demonstrated communication and reporting skills (oral and written).
Must be able to function independently and as an active member of the multi-disciplinary teams.
Computer application experience required (Meditate, Microsoft Office and Outlook).
Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset.
Criminal Reference Verification (recent as of three months) will be required.
Working Environment:
On site at North Bay Regional Health Centre with frequent travel within the District and across the Region.
Some planned and predictable travel within the Province.
Personal Suitability:
Ability to develop and maintain strong system partnerships and collaborative prcesses.
Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
Ability to travel.
Demands of Position (Other)
Continuum of services includes crisis intervention, acute treatment, and stabilization; requires an ability to move from one service component to another seamlessly to safely serve patients and clients and support staff.
Fast paced clinical environment with high clinical demands; work activities involve the need to concentrate with an attention to detail, to be able to assess and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Required to participate in NBRHC administrative on call schedule.
Intermediate to frequent amount of time sitting in place, standing, walking and sustained keyboarding.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Strong project management and time management skills.
Ability to contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in the organization.
All Employees Must:
Support North Bay Regional Health Centre’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Complete Mandatory Training within the prescribed timelines.
Support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events.
The position supports and ensures excellence in care delivery, improvement in health outcomes, and achievement of standards of care established by NBRHC and Ministry of Health.
Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check: recent within six (6) months is a requirement
Interested candidates are asked to submit your resume and cover letter quoting File NU MH-22-039 to: careers@nbrhc.on.ca
We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
Jun 10, 2022
Full time
NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
Director of Mental Health
Posting #: NU MH-22-039
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Known as Ontario’s Gateway City, North Bay is located 3.5 hours north of Toronto and 3.5 hours east of Ottawa. With a population of 54,000, it is safe and welcoming community that offers a healthy and balanced environment for working, living and raising a family. North Bay boasts beautiful scenery, four distinct seasons of activities, adverse economy and our regional health centre is an affiliation academic teaching centre with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). New Videos now available at http://www.investinnorthbay.ca/about- us/videos.
The North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is a unique health care organization with three primary roles. It provides acute care services to North Bay and its surrounding communities, is a district referral centre providing specialist services for smaller communities in the area; and is specialized mental health service provider for the Northeast Region of Ontario which spans from Muskoka area to the Hudson Bay, and from the Quebec border to Sault Ste Marie. NBRHC has 409 beds and numerous outpatient and outreach services and is one of four major acute care hospitals in the Region. The others being Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste Marie; and Timmins District Hospital in Timmins. The immediate area surrounding North Bay is also served by small community hospitals like Mattawa and West Nipissing General Hospitals.
A major teaching centre for students in medicine, psychiatry, nursing and allied health professions, NBRHC is proud to not only be affiliated with NOSM, but also Nipissing University, Canadore College and other Ontario colleges and universities. NBRHC chairs the development of regional Academic Health Science research Network to better address the unique needs of the north, overcome barriers that impact health care and ensure the transfer of knowledge into innovative evidence based care solutions.
The full job description can be viewed below.
North Bay Regional Health Centre offers competitive salary, vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and pension plan through HOOPP.
VACANCY
Permanent Full–Time Director
Mental Health
Reporting to the Vice President of Mental Health, the Director provides leadership to advance excellence in quality, person centered care and practice through the integration of a variety of programs and services. The Director is responsible to create the operational framework for interprofessional care and treatment of patients across district and regional care settings. The Director ensures programs and services integrate evidence informed practice(s) and ensure practices and processes support quality care and practice at the individual, team and system level. Working in partnership with senior leaders, managers and staff, and external stakeholders the Director takes a leadership role in creating a just culture of care that is evidence informed, responsive to internal and external issues/trends and is sustainable and consistent with the organizations strategic priorities. The Director oversees a team that is well versed in professional and regulatory matters, oversees and monitors physical, human, and financial resources, anticipating future changes that will affect service delivery.
Key Activities and Responsibilities:
Together with senior leaders, directors, managers and physicians providing leadership to the mental health programs through active collaboration and inter-professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring program services are delivered with clinical competence and the application and integration of professional standards and evidence based practices.
Collaborating with managers to identify practice gaps, training and coaching needs for the program teams.
Providing leadership to create and maintain practice environments that support a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement in partnership with staff, patients, and families.
Provincial, Regional and District planning within the Mental Health portfolio; overseeing day to day operations of the inpatient units and outpatient service areas.
Allocating, overseeing, and monitoring all physical, human and financial resources, and anticipating future changes that will affect service delivery.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Master’s Degree with progressive leadership and or an Undergraduate Degree preferred; suitable combination of progressive years of experience will be considered. a related health care field with progressive leadership experience in Mental Health preferred; Undergraduate Degree with a suitable combination of progressive years of experience considered
Current registration with a regulated College
Knowledge and application of the Forensic Framework considered an asset.
Clinical experience with community mental health and/or acute inpatient mental health.
Demonstrated leadership experience and skills/abilities to work with teams of varied disciplines.
Demonstrated experience as a clinical operations leader; committed to the continuous improvement of high quality standards the program requires.
Experience at a management level within an environment of significant change and restructuring.
Excellent demonstrated communication and reporting skills (oral and written).
Must be able to function independently and as an active member of the multi-disciplinary teams.
Computer application experience required (Meditate, Microsoft Office and Outlook).
Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset.
Criminal Reference Verification (recent as of three months) will be required.
Working Environment:
On site at North Bay Regional Health Centre with frequent travel within the District and across the Region.
Some planned and predictable travel within the Province.
Personal Suitability:
Ability to develop and maintain strong system partnerships and collaborative prcesses.
Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume work environment.
Ability to travel.
Demands of Position (Other)
Continuum of services includes crisis intervention, acute treatment, and stabilization; requires an ability to move from one service component to another seamlessly to safely serve patients and clients and support staff.
Fast paced clinical environment with high clinical demands; work activities involve the need to concentrate with an attention to detail, to be able to assess and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Required to participate in NBRHC administrative on call schedule.
Intermediate to frequent amount of time sitting in place, standing, walking and sustained keyboarding.
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Strong project management and time management skills.
Ability to contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in the organization.
All Employees Must:
Support North Bay Regional Health Centre’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Complete Mandatory Training within the prescribed timelines.
Support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events.
The position supports and ensures excellence in care delivery, improvement in health outcomes, and achievement of standards of care established by NBRHC and Ministry of Health.
Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check: recent within six (6) months is a requirement
Interested candidates are asked to submit your resume and cover letter quoting File NU MH-22-039 to: careers@nbrhc.on.ca
We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.
North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
Organizational Overview
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks situated throughout the most populous city in the Nation. We serve patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. As an organization we are led by our mission to provide compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care to all in need and we do this through advancing world-class education, research and innovation while centering in our efforts individuals and communities that experience disadvantage in access to care services.
Unity Health Toronto is comprised of St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital & Providence Healthcare. As a health network we are bound together by our vision: The best care experiences. Created together.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Programs and Chief Nursing and Health Disciplines Officer, the Senior Director, Nursing Practice and Education will form a kay part of a dedicated leadership team charged with overseeing interprofessional teams and interdisciplinary roles across Unity Health to support all clinical staff in the delivery of safe, competent, ethical person/patient focused care. In contributing to the oversight of professional practice the Senior Director will define, influence and support all aspects of clinical care provision in alignment with the mission, vision and values of Unity Health Toronto. In this achieving this the successful incumbent will work collaboratively across the organization to set standards of care delivery, define clinical roles, scope of practice, performance expectations and accountabilities of clinical staff. This collaborative work will encompass all domains of practice inclusive of clinical care, education, research and leadership.
The Senior Director of Nursing Practice and Education is the primary Nursing management and leadership role, responsible for Nursing practice and education across Unity Health. Working in collaboration with counterparts of the Interprofessional Practice Department, the Senior Director will lead and model for their team members to act as a resource, advocate, facilitator and coordinator in all matters of Nursing professional practice and education. The Senior Director will lead the development of Nursing profession for 3000 nurses at Unity Health Toronto by establishing both a vision and strategic plan for the profession as well as leading the adoption of a Professional Practice Framework. The incumbent to the Senior Director role will play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions, knowledge translation and dissemination activities that align with Unity Health Toronto’s strategic direction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Director, Nursing Practice and Education provides overall strategic leadership and management of Nursing Practice, Innovation, Standards and Professional Leadership through fulfillment of the following:
Oversees the development and implementation of short and long term plans which support the advancement of nursing practice across Unity Health aligned to the Best Practice Guidelines and that includes promoting an environment that supports evidence, knowledge translation and knowledge-based practice;
Influences the vision and sets corporate direction and manages the implementation and maintenance of standards to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of excellent care to all patients across Unity Health;
Leads the development and revision of Nursing related professional practice documents including: clinical protocols, policy & procedures, clinical practice guidelines, medical directives and pre-printed orders;
Identifies and supports educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to professional nursing practices and patient care;
Provides leadership and direction to drive initiatives and priorities geared towards improving professional practice;
Initiates and develops respectful and collaborative working relationship with peers and associates across all disciplines, including physicians and administrators with the primary goal of fostering a high quality, productive and satisfying work environment that will drive positive outcomes for patients
Leads the team of Nursing practice to ensure representation of Nursing on corporate and local initiatives, committees and working groups related to clinical practice, education, research, strategic planning, quality and other corporate level initiatives;
Advises the Chief Nurse and Health Disciplines Officer, the Executive Committee, program leadership and other teams on matters of professional practice and student education;
Facilitates effective inter-professional participation when addressing and resolving professional practice issues and contributes to overall structures for inter-professional collaboration across the organization;
Supports the development of nurses through leadership for nursing mentorship and coaching programs and opportunities for new staff and overseeing and coordinating the Nursing student experience;
Enhances the scientific base of clinical practice of Nursing, by developing and supporting knowledge translation strategies around evidence-based practice and research utilization that can increase quality and enhance Nursing scope of practice as well as advance education programs;
Disseminates knowledge through scholarly and professional venues, including published papers in journals and reports, posters and oral presentations at conferences;
Provides oversight and leadership for advanced Nursing practice roles across the Hospital; and,
Acts as a resource for Nursing staff and leadership on regulatory professional requirements, standards and changes to scope of practice and competency including acting as a liaison with the College of Nurses of Ontario and professional associations.
Candidate Qualifications:
Current registration College of Nurses of Ontario
Master's Degree in Nursing/Health Discipline required
Demonstrated advanced level knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards of practice of Nursing;
Recent related experience in a progressive academic health sciences centre, with a minimum of five years in field of Nursing practice/education and academic experience;
Minimum of three years’ experience in management role;
Appointment, or eligibility for appointment, with the University of Toronto;
Experience indicative of an ability to shape and implement a vision, and manage organizational and system change necessary to improve health through innovation in practice;
Previous accomplishments advancing Nursing practice through establishing good working relationships with the physicians, community partners, academic partners and other program or service providers through demonstration of exemplary partnership, consensus-building, conflict resolution and negotiating skills;
Demonstrated commitment to professional and staff development and to the enhancement of academic excellence for nurses, which includes creating dynamic learning environments within a hospital environment;
Demonstrated excellent facilitation, conflict resolution and oral and written communication skills;
As a highly visible, driven and charismatic leader for Nursing, has a strong track record of establishing external relationships, which facilitate and enhance the image of Nursing at a regional and national level;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professional colleagues, within and across professions;
A passion for excellence, which elevates the abilities and competencies of the various patient care providers; and,
A strong and effective advocate for Nursing who is able to clearly articulate Nursing-specific issues in the context of an academic health science center.
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
May 26, 2022
Full time
Organizational Overview
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks situated throughout the most populous city in the Nation. We serve patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. As an organization we are led by our mission to provide compassionate physical, emotional and spiritual care to all in need and we do this through advancing world-class education, research and innovation while centering in our efforts individuals and communities that experience disadvantage in access to care services.
Unity Health Toronto is comprised of St. Joseph’s Health Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital & Providence Healthcare. As a health network we are bound together by our vision: The best care experiences. Created together.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Programs and Chief Nursing and Health Disciplines Officer, the Senior Director, Nursing Practice and Education will form a kay part of a dedicated leadership team charged with overseeing interprofessional teams and interdisciplinary roles across Unity Health to support all clinical staff in the delivery of safe, competent, ethical person/patient focused care. In contributing to the oversight of professional practice the Senior Director will define, influence and support all aspects of clinical care provision in alignment with the mission, vision and values of Unity Health Toronto. In this achieving this the successful incumbent will work collaboratively across the organization to set standards of care delivery, define clinical roles, scope of practice, performance expectations and accountabilities of clinical staff. This collaborative work will encompass all domains of practice inclusive of clinical care, education, research and leadership.
The Senior Director of Nursing Practice and Education is the primary Nursing management and leadership role, responsible for Nursing practice and education across Unity Health. Working in collaboration with counterparts of the Interprofessional Practice Department, the Senior Director will lead and model for their team members to act as a resource, advocate, facilitator and coordinator in all matters of Nursing professional practice and education. The Senior Director will lead the development of Nursing profession for 3000 nurses at Unity Health Toronto by establishing both a vision and strategic plan for the profession as well as leading the adoption of a Professional Practice Framework. The incumbent to the Senior Director role will play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions, knowledge translation and dissemination activities that align with Unity Health Toronto’s strategic direction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Senior Director, Nursing Practice and Education provides overall strategic leadership and management of Nursing Practice, Innovation, Standards and Professional Leadership through fulfillment of the following:
Oversees the development and implementation of short and long term plans which support the advancement of nursing practice across Unity Health aligned to the Best Practice Guidelines and that includes promoting an environment that supports evidence, knowledge translation and knowledge-based practice;
Influences the vision and sets corporate direction and manages the implementation and maintenance of standards to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of excellent care to all patients across Unity Health;
Leads the development and revision of Nursing related professional practice documents including: clinical protocols, policy & procedures, clinical practice guidelines, medical directives and pre-printed orders;
Identifies and supports educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to professional nursing practices and patient care;
Provides leadership and direction to drive initiatives and priorities geared towards improving professional practice;
Initiates and develops respectful and collaborative working relationship with peers and associates across all disciplines, including physicians and administrators with the primary goal of fostering a high quality, productive and satisfying work environment that will drive positive outcomes for patients
Leads the team of Nursing practice to ensure representation of Nursing on corporate and local initiatives, committees and working groups related to clinical practice, education, research, strategic planning, quality and other corporate level initiatives;
Advises the Chief Nurse and Health Disciplines Officer, the Executive Committee, program leadership and other teams on matters of professional practice and student education;
Facilitates effective inter-professional participation when addressing and resolving professional practice issues and contributes to overall structures for inter-professional collaboration across the organization;
Supports the development of nurses through leadership for nursing mentorship and coaching programs and opportunities for new staff and overseeing and coordinating the Nursing student experience;
Enhances the scientific base of clinical practice of Nursing, by developing and supporting knowledge translation strategies around evidence-based practice and research utilization that can increase quality and enhance Nursing scope of practice as well as advance education programs;
Disseminates knowledge through scholarly and professional venues, including published papers in journals and reports, posters and oral presentations at conferences;
Provides oversight and leadership for advanced Nursing practice roles across the Hospital; and,
Acts as a resource for Nursing staff and leadership on regulatory professional requirements, standards and changes to scope of practice and competency including acting as a liaison with the College of Nurses of Ontario and professional associations.
Candidate Qualifications:
Current registration College of Nurses of Ontario
Master's Degree in Nursing/Health Discipline required
Demonstrated advanced level knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards of practice of Nursing;
Recent related experience in a progressive academic health sciences centre, with a minimum of five years in field of Nursing practice/education and academic experience;
Minimum of three years’ experience in management role;
Appointment, or eligibility for appointment, with the University of Toronto;
Experience indicative of an ability to shape and implement a vision, and manage organizational and system change necessary to improve health through innovation in practice;
Previous accomplishments advancing Nursing practice through establishing good working relationships with the physicians, community partners, academic partners and other program or service providers through demonstration of exemplary partnership, consensus-building, conflict resolution and negotiating skills;
Demonstrated commitment to professional and staff development and to the enhancement of academic excellence for nurses, which includes creating dynamic learning environments within a hospital environment;
Demonstrated excellent facilitation, conflict resolution and oral and written communication skills;
As a highly visible, driven and charismatic leader for Nursing, has a strong track record of establishing external relationships, which facilitate and enhance the image of Nursing at a regional and national level;
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with professional colleagues, within and across professions;
A passion for excellence, which elevates the abilities and competencies of the various patient care providers; and,
A strong and effective advocate for Nursing who is able to clearly articulate Nursing-specific issues in the context of an academic health science center.
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
Planned Parenthood Toronto (PPT) is a fully accredited community health centre that provides primary health care services to youth 13 to 29 years as well as health promotion programming, education, training, and research to improve the health and wellbeing of Toronto’s diverse communities. All PPT services are offered within a pro-choice, inclusive, youth-friendly, non-judgmental environment.
PPT is seeking a passionate and strategic leader as the inaugural and reimagined Director, Community Health Services . Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will respond to societal trends, client needs and issues through the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of effective clinical services related not only to sexual and reproductive health and healthy sexuality within a community development framework, but also primary care relevant to the client population served by PPT. The Director is responsible for leading PPT’s Community Health Services and Mobile Programming and Research portfolios both internally and in the community while ensuring high quality clinical care for all clients.
With a strategic mind, political acuity, energy & enthusiasm, and exemplary team building skills, the Director will bring expert knowledge of sexual health and primary care issues facing youth, particularly youth most impacted by health inequity, racism, economic oppression and colonial violence. The Director will be excited and equipped to be a key face and voice of PPT in the healthcare sector, participating in the leading of an excellent organization during turbulent times and internal and external transformation. The Director will have progressive responsibility in leadership roles in a clinical service environment and experience in working collaboratively in a community-based setting as part of an inter-disciplinary team. The Director will clearly demonstrate an unwavering commitment to reproductive justice and pro-choice philosophy, anti-racism (particularly anti-Black racism and with respect to settler colonialism), to equity goals and principles, to 2SLGBTQ and fostering strong sex positivity, youth leadership and centring of diverse sexual and gender identities. The ability to design, monitor and evaluate programs is key to this role. A Masters degree in a related field of study is preferred.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Associate ( kluu@boyden.com ).
PPT (ppt.on.ca) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to building an organization that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from members of Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people; disabled people; youth; and members of other equity seeking groups. PPT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates selected for an interview and for all aspects for the selection process. If an applicant or a successful candidate requests an accommodation, we will discuss their needs with them and make adjustments to support them. We regret to inform that PPT is not a wheelchair accessible space.
May 25, 2022
Full time
Planned Parenthood Toronto (PPT) is a fully accredited community health centre that provides primary health care services to youth 13 to 29 years as well as health promotion programming, education, training, and research to improve the health and wellbeing of Toronto’s diverse communities. All PPT services are offered within a pro-choice, inclusive, youth-friendly, non-judgmental environment.
PPT is seeking a passionate and strategic leader as the inaugural and reimagined Director, Community Health Services . Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director will respond to societal trends, client needs and issues through the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of effective clinical services related not only to sexual and reproductive health and healthy sexuality within a community development framework, but also primary care relevant to the client population served by PPT. The Director is responsible for leading PPT’s Community Health Services and Mobile Programming and Research portfolios both internally and in the community while ensuring high quality clinical care for all clients.
With a strategic mind, political acuity, energy & enthusiasm, and exemplary team building skills, the Director will bring expert knowledge of sexual health and primary care issues facing youth, particularly youth most impacted by health inequity, racism, economic oppression and colonial violence. The Director will be excited and equipped to be a key face and voice of PPT in the healthcare sector, participating in the leading of an excellent organization during turbulent times and internal and external transformation. The Director will have progressive responsibility in leadership roles in a clinical service environment and experience in working collaboratively in a community-based setting as part of an inter-disciplinary team. The Director will clearly demonstrate an unwavering commitment to reproductive justice and pro-choice philosophy, anti-racism (particularly anti-Black racism and with respect to settler colonialism), to equity goals and principles, to 2SLGBTQ and fostering strong sex positivity, youth leadership and centring of diverse sexual and gender identities. The ability to design, monitor and evaluate programs is key to this role. A Masters degree in a related field of study is preferred.
For more information or to pursue this opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Associate ( kluu@boyden.com ).
PPT (ppt.on.ca) is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to building an organization that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from members of Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities; Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer people; disabled people; youth; and members of other equity seeking groups. PPT welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates selected for an interview and for all aspects for the selection process. If an applicant or a successful candidate requests an accommodation, we will discuss their needs with them and make adjustments to support them. We regret to inform that PPT is not a wheelchair accessible space.
