Our client, the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC), consists of three acute care hospitals located in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake serving residents of, and visitors to, the Yukon, as well as residents of northern areas of British Columbia and parts of Alaska. YHC works closely with other service providers in the Yukon, British Columbia, and Alberta to ensure that healthcare services are coordinated and that the transition to and from the acute care setting is seamless.
The Whitehorse General Hospital is a 71-bed general hospital and is the Yukon’s primary acute care centre, providing a full range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient care, ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, hosting visiting specialist’s clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
We are looking for an engaging and compassionate senior clinical leader who is a champion of clinical excellence and innovation in delivering high quality care. In addition, you are a leader who fosters strong relationships, demonstrates results, and enables outstanding patient experiences. As a skilled healthcare leader, you will promote transformational care, build high performing teams and establish collaborative partnerships while playing a key strategic role in capital planning for new inpatient space, replacement of equipment, and infrastructure improvements.
Come join YHC Leadership team as the new Director of Nursing.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Nursing, the new Director of Nursing, will hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration or a related degree. Registration in good standing with a Nursing Regulatory Body is mandatory.
Having your Certified Health Executive designation is an asset. In addition, you will have over 5 to 7 years of progressive leadership experience, a solid track record for leading change initiatives, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a reputation for fostering a safe culture for all staff and patients. Your leadership style is known as authentic, transformational, and visionary.
Please forward a CV and cover letter in confidence to:
Marcy Saxe-Braithwaite, Email: msaxe-braithwaite@medfall.com
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