Vice President, Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive - Guelph General Hospital

Location: Guelph, ON, Canada

Guelph General Hospital (GGH) is a dynamic, comprehensive acute care facility providing a full range of services to the 200,000 residents of Guelph and Wellington County. Services include 24-hour emergency coverage, advanced technology and diagnostic support, and specialty programs such as being the Regional provider for general vascular surgery and a designated Provincial Centre of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery.  The hospital employs over 1,600 staff, 400 professional staff and more than 200 Hospital volunteers.

At Guelph General Hospital, we are deeply committed to our Mission: delivering exemplary and equitable care for and with our community. Our values guide everything we do, and we’re proud to foster a culture that is compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired. If you're looking to join a team where these values are lived every day, we invite you to explore the opportunity below.

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President, Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive (VP & CNE) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and an active participant in the implementation, and monitoring of GGH’s vision, mission, values and strategic plan. The VP & CNE, in partnership with the SLT, and the Chief of Staff, is accountable for playing a key leadership role in hospital strategic planning, leadership team planning, decision-making and, ultimately, the delivery of high-quality clinical services, patient care and experience.

The VP & CNE has specific responsibility for ensuring service delivery strategies align with the corporate mission and strategic priorities. The VP & CNE also provides leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe patient-centered environment and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Inherent in the role will be the ability of the VP & CNE, in both operational and professional practice roles, to lead and facilitate the integration of operations and inter-professional services for patient care, consistent with a high quality of care and best practice approach across all patient-focused programs. The VP & CNE will also play a key role in the areas of strategic planning, human resources, resource allocation and staff development. The VP & CNE is accountable for preserving and continuing to build the highly engaged, trusting and supportive GGH culture and work environment in which collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care and professional development is promoted and achieved.

Operationally, the VP & CNE, together with the SLT, is also accountable for the overall success of the organization. In addition to the GGH accountabilities, the VP & CNE is equally accountable for continuing to work collaboratively with the regional and community partners, hospitals and service providers across the Waterloo Wellington health region to achieve the health system’s goals and further build and create opportunities for a highly evolved and effective integrated health system.

In this role, you will:

• Be part of a visionary leadership team committed to delivering exemplary, equitable, and patient-centred care, while driving continuous quality improvement across the organization.
• Lead within an organization that prioritizes the safety, well-being, and professional fulfillment of its people—where your voice and leadership truly matter.
• Champion Guelph General Hospital’s commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and inclusive excellence, helping shape a culture of belonging and respect.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about innovation, compassion, and excellence in care.
• Enjoy living in a vibrant community with access to top-tier educational institutions, including a university and college, and a rich diversity of faith and cultural centres.
• Guelph is the perfect location for health care professionals seeking to make the most of life’s experiences. From our expansive trails and waterways to internationally recognized arts and cultural events, to diverse restaurants and craft breweries, the Royal City has something for everyone.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing combined with a postgraduate degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or another related discipline.
• 7-10 years related senior leadership experience in a complex hospital/health care organization.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (must be able to obtain if an out of province candidate).

Leadership & Team Development Skills

• Demonstrated leadership excellence with a focus on mentoring, empowering others, and cultivating a collaborative, adaptive team culture.
• Committed to developing others through inclusive leadership that fosters growth, accountability, and shared success in inter-professional environments.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development, personal reflection, and continuous growth.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to set clear performance standards, exercise sound judgment, and inspire teams to exceed objectives.

Collaboration & Relationship Building

• Builds strong, trust-based relationships with senior leadership, physicians, and staff across all levels of the organization
• Skilled in building and sustaining strategic partnerships across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in engaging individuals and teams to build consensus and drive support for change initiatives aligned with organizational, program, and system-wide goals.
• Effective team player who thrives in collaborative environments and contributes to a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Proven ability to lead clinical and administrative teams through transformational change, consistently delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and achieving performance targets.
• Exceptional planning and innovative thinking capabilities, with a proven track record of translating strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Adept at navigating complex systems and advancing organizational priorities through systematic and progressive implementation.
• Operational management expertise including exceptional financial, human resources, quality improvement, change management, planning, and utilization.

For additional information, or to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner via Kathy Luu (kluu@boyden.com).

All positions at GGH contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. GGH is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment which provides equal opportunities to people with disabilities. In pursuit of GGH’s vision of together, a healthier community for everyone, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired to provide the highest quality care and experience for patients and their families.