Job Description The Director, Professional Practice, Clinical Programs will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of Clinical Programs. They will provide clinical leadership across Nursing, Therapy, Social Work and Personal Support services and promote best practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director of Professional Practice – Clinical Programs plays a critical role in driving clinical excellence and operational success in the home and community care setting. We are looking for: a full-time, permanent Director, Professional Practice, Clinical Programs Hours of Work: 34 hours/week. Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. This role is a hybrid work from home position. In person locations include Main Office, Adult Day Program and in Community (as needed). Will be required to contribute to a rotational on-call schedule for Sinai Hospital to Home Program. Reports to: Vice President, Client Services and Operations Responsibilities
Clinical Practice Leadership
Strong voice for home care science and leadership
Promotes an interprofessional quality practice organizational setting
Demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership in establishing and monitoring standards of practice, including intro and interprofessional peer review
Guides, initiates and provides leadership in the development and implementation of standards, practice guidelines, education and research initiatives
Acts as a resource guide to promote strategies to optimize patient engagement
Models a commitment to person-centred care values/beliefs and identifies barriers and opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction
Sets organizational practice standards that align with regulated health professionals’ college requirements, Accreditation Canada home care standards, funder guidelines and organizational requirements.
Active member of professional organizations and communities of practice that seek to influence advanced nursing and interprofessional practice
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Collaborates with department leads to implement evidence based clinical guidelines
Results Oriented
Uses project planning best practices or validated program planning models to translate vision and program objectives into concrete activities
Applies environmental scan or needs’ assessment methodology to inform analysis and design
Develops and revises project plans to reflect changing priorities and conditions and achieve targets
Informs individual and program decision-making incorporating context, data and evidence
Demonstrates and promotes stewardship of financial and organizational resources
Acknowledges responsibility for impact and outcomes of decisions and actions
Sets challenging goals for self and models dedication and high performance
Vision and Strategy
Contributes professional practice expertise and insight for implementation of organizational strategies
Balances health system complexity to lead in an environment of competing values and priorities
Collaboration and Communication
Builds and nurtures effective and collaborative relationships internally, with funders, stakeholders and communities of practice
Seeks to leverage opportunities to enhance patient and program outcomes through partnerships
Implements and communicates strategies that enhance collaboration
People Leadership, Education and Mentorship
Creates an environment of common vision and purpose among colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal skills that promote practice reflection, critical thinking and self-awareness to encourage a commitment to professional learning and growth
Builds trusting relationships and contributes to an empowering work environment
Develops healthy and person-centred relationships with patients, families, health care providers, and colleagues by managing and resolving conflict
Identifies organizational learning and development plans related to professional practice and provides opportunities for continued learning and professional development
Contributes to capacity building through mentorship and helpful feedback
Develops, delivers and evaluates education programming that uses multi-modal learning (videos, webinars, classroom, interactive platforms, self-learning packages, online learning, case-based learning, simulation, hands-on training, gamification.
Change and Innovation
Leads and sustains change from vision to implementation to sustainable practice using change management and communication to support teams and the organization to successfully manage the change
Creates a culture that supports knowledge development and integration that positively impacts patients
Risk, Health and Safety Management
Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C.01.38).
Participating in health and safety processes and procedures
Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being
Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis
Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice
Being actively involved in the improvement of the reporting system to prevent future reoccurrences
Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies
Facilitating the planning discussion in the preparation stage prior to disclosure, with the goal of enabling a supportive and effective conversation.
Promoting a culture of safety by being responsible for encouraging blame-free reporting.
Investigating adverse events by performing a root cause analysis and gathering all relevant information as it pertains to the event.
Qualifications
RN with a graduate degree in nursing practice. Additional advanced degree or certificates in interprofessional education an asset.
Experience working in home care at point of care or in educational/leadership roles required.
Past clinical experience working in medical-surgical or rehabilitation units and working closely with social work, OT, PT, SLP and Dietitians desirable
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification in Community Health Nursing, Gerontology or Mental Health; International Integrated Wound Care Certification (IIWCC), Canadian Venous Access Certification (CVAA).
Project Planning certification or certificates helpful
Experience providing interprofessional education or working in integrated, interprofessional teams across health sectors (hospitals/LTC/Home and Community Care)
Knowledge of interprofessional practice and integrated models including leadership competencies
Experience leading RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) initiatives and/or Best Practice Guideline Implementation
History of implementing best practice initiatives based on research and evidence- informed practice
Contribution to thought leadership through published research or presentations
Active participant in organizational readiness for Accreditation Canada surveys
Actively participates in the program on-call rotation with relevant team members
Nov 20, 2025
Full time
Job Description The Director, Professional Practice, Clinical Programs will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of Clinical Programs. They will provide clinical leadership across Nursing, Therapy, Social Work and Personal Support services and promote best practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Director of Professional Practice – Clinical Programs plays a critical role in driving clinical excellence and operational success in the home and community care setting. We are looking for: a full-time, permanent Director, Professional Practice, Clinical Programs Hours of Work: 34 hours/week. Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 4:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. This role is a hybrid work from home position. In person locations include Main Office, Adult Day Program and in Community (as needed). Will be required to contribute to a rotational on-call schedule for Sinai Hospital to Home Program. Reports to: Vice President, Client Services and Operations Responsibilities
Clinical Practice Leadership
Strong voice for home care science and leadership
Promotes an interprofessional quality practice organizational setting
Demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership in establishing and monitoring standards of practice, including intro and interprofessional peer review
Guides, initiates and provides leadership in the development and implementation of standards, practice guidelines, education and research initiatives
Acts as a resource guide to promote strategies to optimize patient engagement
Models a commitment to person-centred care values/beliefs and identifies barriers and opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction
Sets organizational practice standards that align with regulated health professionals’ college requirements, Accreditation Canada home care standards, funder guidelines and organizational requirements.
Active member of professional organizations and communities of practice that seek to influence advanced nursing and interprofessional practice
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Collaborates with department leads to implement evidence based clinical guidelines
Results Oriented
Uses project planning best practices or validated program planning models to translate vision and program objectives into concrete activities
Applies environmental scan or needs’ assessment methodology to inform analysis and design
Develops and revises project plans to reflect changing priorities and conditions and achieve targets
Informs individual and program decision-making incorporating context, data and evidence
Demonstrates and promotes stewardship of financial and organizational resources
Acknowledges responsibility for impact and outcomes of decisions and actions
Sets challenging goals for self and models dedication and high performance
Vision and Strategy
Contributes professional practice expertise and insight for implementation of organizational strategies
Balances health system complexity to lead in an environment of competing values and priorities
Collaboration and Communication
Builds and nurtures effective and collaborative relationships internally, with funders, stakeholders and communities of practice
Seeks to leverage opportunities to enhance patient and program outcomes through partnerships
Implements and communicates strategies that enhance collaboration
People Leadership, Education and Mentorship
Creates an environment of common vision and purpose among colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional interpersonal skills that promote practice reflection, critical thinking and self-awareness to encourage a commitment to professional learning and growth
Builds trusting relationships and contributes to an empowering work environment
Develops healthy and person-centred relationships with patients, families, health care providers, and colleagues by managing and resolving conflict
Identifies organizational learning and development plans related to professional practice and provides opportunities for continued learning and professional development
Contributes to capacity building through mentorship and helpful feedback
Develops, delivers and evaluates education programming that uses multi-modal learning (videos, webinars, classroom, interactive platforms, self-learning packages, online learning, case-based learning, simulation, hands-on training, gamification.
Change and Innovation
Leads and sustains change from vision to implementation to sustainable practice using change management and communication to support teams and the organization to successfully manage the change
Creates a culture that supports knowledge development and integration that positively impacts patients
Risk, Health and Safety Management
Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C.01.38).
Participating in health and safety processes and procedures
Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and well-being
Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis
Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice
Being actively involved in the improvement of the reporting system to prevent future reoccurrences
Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies
Facilitating the planning discussion in the preparation stage prior to disclosure, with the goal of enabling a supportive and effective conversation.
Promoting a culture of safety by being responsible for encouraging blame-free reporting.
Investigating adverse events by performing a root cause analysis and gathering all relevant information as it pertains to the event.
Qualifications
RN with a graduate degree in nursing practice. Additional advanced degree or certificates in interprofessional education an asset.
Experience working in home care at point of care or in educational/leadership roles required.
Past clinical experience working in medical-surgical or rehabilitation units and working closely with social work, OT, PT, SLP and Dietitians desirable
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Certification in Community Health Nursing, Gerontology or Mental Health; International Integrated Wound Care Certification (IIWCC), Canadian Venous Access Certification (CVAA).
Project Planning certification or certificates helpful
Experience providing interprofessional education or working in integrated, interprofessional teams across health sectors (hospitals/LTC/Home and Community Care)
Knowledge of interprofessional practice and integrated models including leadership competencies
Experience leading RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) initiatives and/or Best Practice Guideline Implementation
History of implementing best practice initiatives based on research and evidence- informed practice
Contribution to thought leadership through published research or presentations
Active participant in organizational readiness for Accreditation Canada surveys
Actively participates in the program on-call rotation with relevant team members
The Director, Health Disciplines (HD) will support Mackenzie Health’s vision to create a world class health experience and its mission to relentlessly improve care for healthier communities. This role focuses directly on development and advancement of operations, practice standards and education for Social Work, Dietitians and Speech Language Pathologists and for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Therapy Assistants in partnership with a contracted service provider organization.
The Director acts as a resource, advocate, facilitator and coordinator in matters of HD operations, practice and education. Within this role, the Director provides leadership in creating a vision and strategic plan for HD professionals, develops the above noted HD professions and their practice, establishes and maintains a collaborative intra and interprofessional practice environment, and strives to keep the health discipline professions dynamic across Mackenzie Health. The Director will also manage daily operations for the HD disciplines noted above including but not limited to, staffing models, workload and vacation requests.
The Director will have a primary reporting relationship to the Associate Vice President Continuing Care and Community Integration. The Director will play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions and knowledge translation and dissemination activities aligned with Mackenzie Health’s strategic directions.
The Director will, in conjunction with the Director, Professional Practice and CNIO act as the corporate HD lead for the development and adoption of a Professional Practice framework and clinical education strategies for Mackenzie Health that will establish the expectation for quality of HD care delivered across the organization and will oversee their standards of practice. This includes the ongoing evaluation and refinement of care delivery models, policies, procedures and processes and providing leadership and support for ongoing quality improvement initiatives, change and transformation support. The Director will also work collaboratively with Patient Care Managers and Professional Practice Leaders to support orientation and transition to practice of new hires as well as facilitate the student placement process.
Contribute to safe, quality care by:
In partnership with the Associate Vice President, Continuing Care and Community Integration and in collaboration with the Director, Professional Practice and CNIO, contracted providers and other organizational leaders, this position will:
Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with the members of the leadership team, relevant internal/external stakeholders (including Patient Partners and other external advisory councils), and staff across major projects to ensure the continuity of relationships, information exchange, and sounding boards for new initiatives.
Provide leadership in the definition of the clinical strategic direction and ensure excellence in patient care, service delivery through high reliability tools.
Develop/maintain external linkages to facilitate strategic initiatives and leading practices.
Lead, plan, facilitate evaluate and monitor key long-term clinical contracts and programs including but not limited to rehabilitation services and others as required.
Direct program evaluation, goal setting, and quality improvement initiatives that support corporate objectives and continuous service enhancement.
Oversee operational analytics, including dashboard development and performance data interpretation, to support resource planning and strategic execution.
Facilitate and provide oversight to the development and revision of professional practice documents including clinical protocols, policy & procedures, clinical practice guidelines, medical directives and pre-printed orders.
Oversee the development and implementation of short and long-term plans which support and advance HD practice and HD standards across Mackenzie Health.
Identify and support educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to professional HD practices and patient care.
Responsible for the integration of the professional practice framework across all sites and ensuring that the framework and practices are harmonized to effectively redesign clinical care delivery culture throughout the organization.
Promote a culture of reflective practice by providing profession specific leadership and mentoring in an evidence based continuous learning and research-based practice environment
Set corporate direction and standards for HD care delivery across Mackenzie Health.
Investigate and evaluate hospital practices and processes to enhance efficiency and quality outcomes.
Provide consultation on complex practice concerns and supports remediation and professional learning plans.
Mentor Discipline Leads and co-chairs the Collaborative Practice Council.
This role is the point of internal coordination and reporting to regulatory colleges, leading internal reporting, and investigation if an inquiry comes from a regulatory body.
Liaise with regulatory colleges and professional networks to ensure compliance and support staff development.
Manage recruitment, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development for direct reports.
Coordination and standardization of operational oversight for decentralized roles.
Supports opportunity for learners and optimizes student placement for the mentioned disciplines
Drive succession planning and leadership development strategies to maintain a sustainable pipeline of talent across departments.
Shares Hospital Administrative on-Call Responsibility and assumes responsibility for the directors of other programs and services in their absence as requested.
Perform other duties as required.
What must you have?
Master’s degree in a Regulated Health Care Profession or equivalent.
Membership in good standing with the relevant regulatory body.
Master’s degree in business/healthcare administration or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in an acute healthcare or equivalent environment managing dynamic teams and complex, large-scale projects. Acute care rehabilitation experience is an asset.
What else do you bring?
Experience with development of transformation plans, change initiatives, and large-scale business and organizational change required.
Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining practice standards and quality control measures in a health care environment.
Competence in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care principles
Deep understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act, standards of professional practice and codes of ethics, best/ leading practice literature, health care consent and ethical implications of care delivery.
Broad understanding of the health care system, related issues and trends, policies and legislation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse management and employee groups and individuals.
Sound knowledge of management principles and theories.
Superior financial and statistical management abilities, including the ability to assess, interpret and project budgetary needs.
Enthusiastic, creative, and results-oriented leader with the ability to inspire and motivate people and a proven ability to develop and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
Excellent change management and transformational leadership skills, with strong ability to coach and mentor team members through periods of significant change.
Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in building consensus; ability to initiate, build and foster effective relationships.
Demonstrated effectiveness at leading and working with high performing teams.
Outstanding skills in building strategic and productive relationships; and developing and managing partnerships across functional departments and between organizations.
Demonstrated ability for critical and strategic thinking.
Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, including outstanding written and verbal communications skills, is required.
Demonstrated success with leading, managing, integrating projects processes and best practices with the ability to prioritize and meet project deadlines.
Strong working knowledge of computer applications, especially the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work across sites and travel to partner organizations within the region.
Proven attendance record.
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
Nov 20, 2025
Full time
The Director, Health Disciplines (HD) will support Mackenzie Health’s vision to create a world class health experience and its mission to relentlessly improve care for healthier communities. This role focuses directly on development and advancement of operations, practice standards and education for Social Work, Dietitians and Speech Language Pathologists and for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Therapy Assistants in partnership with a contracted service provider organization.
The Director acts as a resource, advocate, facilitator and coordinator in matters of HD operations, practice and education. Within this role, the Director provides leadership in creating a vision and strategic plan for HD professionals, develops the above noted HD professions and their practice, establishes and maintains a collaborative intra and interprofessional practice environment, and strives to keep the health discipline professions dynamic across Mackenzie Health. The Director will also manage daily operations for the HD disciplines noted above including but not limited to, staffing models, workload and vacation requests.
The Director will have a primary reporting relationship to the Associate Vice President Continuing Care and Community Integration. The Director will play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions and knowledge translation and dissemination activities aligned with Mackenzie Health’s strategic directions.
The Director will, in conjunction with the Director, Professional Practice and CNIO act as the corporate HD lead for the development and adoption of a Professional Practice framework and clinical education strategies for Mackenzie Health that will establish the expectation for quality of HD care delivered across the organization and will oversee their standards of practice. This includes the ongoing evaluation and refinement of care delivery models, policies, procedures and processes and providing leadership and support for ongoing quality improvement initiatives, change and transformation support. The Director will also work collaboratively with Patient Care Managers and Professional Practice Leaders to support orientation and transition to practice of new hires as well as facilitate the student placement process.
Contribute to safe, quality care by:
In partnership with the Associate Vice President, Continuing Care and Community Integration and in collaboration with the Director, Professional Practice and CNIO, contracted providers and other organizational leaders, this position will:
Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with the members of the leadership team, relevant internal/external stakeholders (including Patient Partners and other external advisory councils), and staff across major projects to ensure the continuity of relationships, information exchange, and sounding boards for new initiatives.
Provide leadership in the definition of the clinical strategic direction and ensure excellence in patient care, service delivery through high reliability tools.
Develop/maintain external linkages to facilitate strategic initiatives and leading practices.
Lead, plan, facilitate evaluate and monitor key long-term clinical contracts and programs including but not limited to rehabilitation services and others as required.
Direct program evaluation, goal setting, and quality improvement initiatives that support corporate objectives and continuous service enhancement.
Oversee operational analytics, including dashboard development and performance data interpretation, to support resource planning and strategic execution.
Facilitate and provide oversight to the development and revision of professional practice documents including clinical protocols, policy & procedures, clinical practice guidelines, medical directives and pre-printed orders.
Oversee the development and implementation of short and long-term plans which support and advance HD practice and HD standards across Mackenzie Health.
Identify and support educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to professional HD practices and patient care.
Responsible for the integration of the professional practice framework across all sites and ensuring that the framework and practices are harmonized to effectively redesign clinical care delivery culture throughout the organization.
Promote a culture of reflective practice by providing profession specific leadership and mentoring in an evidence based continuous learning and research-based practice environment
Set corporate direction and standards for HD care delivery across Mackenzie Health.
Investigate and evaluate hospital practices and processes to enhance efficiency and quality outcomes.
Provide consultation on complex practice concerns and supports remediation and professional learning plans.
Mentor Discipline Leads and co-chairs the Collaborative Practice Council.
This role is the point of internal coordination and reporting to regulatory colleges, leading internal reporting, and investigation if an inquiry comes from a regulatory body.
Liaise with regulatory colleges and professional networks to ensure compliance and support staff development.
Manage recruitment, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development for direct reports.
Coordination and standardization of operational oversight for decentralized roles.
Supports opportunity for learners and optimizes student placement for the mentioned disciplines
Drive succession planning and leadership development strategies to maintain a sustainable pipeline of talent across departments.
Shares Hospital Administrative on-Call Responsibility and assumes responsibility for the directors of other programs and services in their absence as requested.
Perform other duties as required.
What must you have?
Master’s degree in a Regulated Health Care Profession or equivalent.
Membership in good standing with the relevant regulatory body.
Master’s degree in business/healthcare administration or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in an acute healthcare or equivalent environment managing dynamic teams and complex, large-scale projects. Acute care rehabilitation experience is an asset.
What else do you bring?
Experience with development of transformation plans, change initiatives, and large-scale business and organizational change required.
Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining practice standards and quality control measures in a health care environment.
Competence in Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care principles
Deep understanding of the Regulated Health Professions Act, standards of professional practice and codes of ethics, best/ leading practice literature, health care consent and ethical implications of care delivery.
Broad understanding of the health care system, related issues and trends, policies and legislation.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse management and employee groups and individuals.
Sound knowledge of management principles and theories.
Superior financial and statistical management abilities, including the ability to assess, interpret and project budgetary needs.
Enthusiastic, creative, and results-oriented leader with the ability to inspire and motivate people and a proven ability to develop and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
Excellent change management and transformational leadership skills, with strong ability to coach and mentor team members through periods of significant change.
Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in building consensus; ability to initiate, build and foster effective relationships.
Demonstrated effectiveness at leading and working with high performing teams.
Outstanding skills in building strategic and productive relationships; and developing and managing partnerships across functional departments and between organizations.
Demonstrated ability for critical and strategic thinking.
Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, including outstanding written and verbal communications skills, is required.
Demonstrated success with leading, managing, integrating projects processes and best practices with the ability to prioritize and meet project deadlines.
Strong working knowledge of computer applications, especially the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work across sites and travel to partner organizations within the region.
Proven attendance record.
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
Unity Heath Toronto: Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, hospital care services, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.
Reporting directly to the Vice President - Clinical Programs, the Senior Clinical Program Director (SCPD) for Surgical Services and Mobility Program is a pivotal leadership role overseeing the peri-operative services program at the St. Joseph’s Health Center site and the cross-site Mobility program departments across the two acute care sites of Unity Health Toronto.
The programs within this portfolio provide high-quality care to a broad patient population, encompassing the local community, regional, and beyond. The peri-operative portfolio at the St. Joseph’s Health Centre site includes 12 operating rooms, cystoscopy suites, eye surgery centre, PACU, pre-admission facility, surgical day care and the medical device reprocessing department. The SCPD is also responsible for the orthopaedic related care departments across the St. Joseph’s site and the St. Michael’s Hospital site and includes 3 in-patient orthopaedic units, 2 fracture clinics, and 3 interdisciplinary out-patient clinics.
As the SCPD, you will work in close partnership with Medical Leadership to lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals including surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, and other health disciplines. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care across all areas of the programs and services, driving clinical excellence and fostering a positive work environment and outstanding communication and collaboration among diverse healthcare teams.
As an integral member of Unity Health Toronto's senior leadership team, the primary role of the SCPD is to provide exemplary leadership, management, and strategic planning to the Surgery and Mobility Program. Ensuring excellence in the provision of patient care delivery in day-to-day operations as well as longer term program planning for continuous improvement, the achievement of corporate/program objectives and the creation of a healthy workplace that maximizes the potential of all who work at Unity Health Toronto. The Senior Clinical Program Director will achieve this mandate working in close partnership with all leaders at Unity Health Toronto.
The SCPD leads the strategic planning and operational management of all services in the Surgery and Mobility Program and maintains responsibility for ensuring the efficient/effective use of resource and management across all clinical program delivery including all aspects of day-to-day operations planning, human resource and financial management. This involves facilitating program development and strengthening program vision, promoting a culture of excellence, discovery and innovation in all clinical and non-clinical activities within the programs. The SCPD will lead and foster the development of external relationships with community partners and stakeholders in patient care delivery.
Primary responsibilities of the SCPD role include:
Providing senior operational leadership for the programs and services within the Surgery and Mobility Program supporting the advancement of Unity Health Toronto's values based culture
Directing and aligning clinical operations to effectively achieve corporate and program objectives
Providing leadership and oversight for the delivery of clinical care within the portfolio and ensuring excellence in the quality of care and patient experience
Providing excellence in change management for teams pivoting to meet the dynamic needs of fast paced, and ever-changing healthcare landscape. Executing excellence in financial management and seamlessly integrating financial considerations for strategic decision-making
Establishing priorities for program resource allocations, including operating budgets, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives
Championing an outstanding customer service approach to program goals and associated community relations
Enabling advancing professional practice and development for staff
Ensuring the continuous development of direct reports and management teams through leadership, education, coaching and performance management
Collaborating with all leaders to foster engagement and wellness of our people
Building strong relationships with physicians, medical staff, and staff to ensure a high quality, coordinated, patient care experience
Participating in and/or leading internal senior leadership committee(s)
Communicating with the executive team, internal and external partners and stakeholders, Ontario Health, and the MOH, as appropriate, to ensure strategic advancement of the portfolio in alignment with Unity Health Toronto’s strategic plan and the broader Ontario Health strategy
Overview of Role Requirements:
Master's Degree in nursing or health discipline required
Regulated Health Professional with certification in good standing from respective regulatory body
Minimum of 8 years in progressive management roles in a health care setting, preferably in leading acute and/peri-operative care services
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation preferred
Experience in business planning, resource management, program planning, development, evaluation and managing patient care services is required for this role
Experience in leadership at a Director level an asset
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish positive working relationships with physicians, community partners, academic partners, and other programs and service providers
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of program management concepts to facilitate clinical and support services interactions within the programs
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes / systems to ensure effective and efficient program management infrastructure
Demonstrated leadership in continuous quality improvement and operational excellence, LEAN experience and certification is an asset
Demonstrated values-based leadership competencies
Demonstrated experience in promoting a culture of learning, innovation, change and accountability within
Demonstrated advanced skills in collaboration, negotiations, conflict resolution, human resources management, and financial management
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive working relationships with physicians, community partners, academic partners, and other programs and service providers
Demonstrated experience in organizational strategic planning and execution
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and hospital policies
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading effective strategies to improve patient access and flow across complex health systems
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Unity Health Toronto is one of Canada’s largest Catholic healthcare networks serving patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, hospital care services, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.
Reporting directly to the Vice President - Clinical Programs, the Senior Clinical Program Director (SCPD) for Surgical Services and Mobility Program is a pivotal leadership role overseeing the peri-operative services program at the St. Joseph’s Health Center site and the cross-site Mobility program departments across the two acute care sites of Unity Health Toronto.
The programs within this portfolio provide high-quality care to a broad patient population, encompassing the local community, regional, and beyond. The peri-operative portfolio at the St. Joseph’s Health Centre site includes 12 operating rooms, cystoscopy suites, eye surgery centre, PACU, pre-admission facility, surgical day care and the medical device reprocessing department. The SCPD is also responsible for the orthopaedic related care departments across the St. Joseph’s site and the St. Michael’s Hospital site and includes 3 in-patient orthopaedic units, 2 fracture clinics, and 3 interdisciplinary out-patient clinics.
As the SCPD, you will work in close partnership with Medical Leadership to lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of professionals including surgeons, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nurses, and other health disciplines. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the delivery of high quality, patient-centered care across all areas of the programs and services, driving clinical excellence and fostering a positive work environment and outstanding communication and collaboration among diverse healthcare teams.
As an integral member of Unity Health Toronto's senior leadership team, the primary role of the SCPD is to provide exemplary leadership, management, and strategic planning to the Surgery and Mobility Program. Ensuring excellence in the provision of patient care delivery in day-to-day operations as well as longer term program planning for continuous improvement, the achievement of corporate/program objectives and the creation of a healthy workplace that maximizes the potential of all who work at Unity Health Toronto. The Senior Clinical Program Director will achieve this mandate working in close partnership with all leaders at Unity Health Toronto.
The SCPD leads the strategic planning and operational management of all services in the Surgery and Mobility Program and maintains responsibility for ensuring the efficient/effective use of resource and management across all clinical program delivery including all aspects of day-to-day operations planning, human resource and financial management. This involves facilitating program development and strengthening program vision, promoting a culture of excellence, discovery and innovation in all clinical and non-clinical activities within the programs. The SCPD will lead and foster the development of external relationships with community partners and stakeholders in patient care delivery.
Primary responsibilities of the SCPD role include:
Providing senior operational leadership for the programs and services within the Surgery and Mobility Program supporting the advancement of Unity Health Toronto's values based culture
Directing and aligning clinical operations to effectively achieve corporate and program objectives
Providing leadership and oversight for the delivery of clinical care within the portfolio and ensuring excellence in the quality of care and patient experience
Providing excellence in change management for teams pivoting to meet the dynamic needs of fast paced, and ever-changing healthcare landscape. Executing excellence in financial management and seamlessly integrating financial considerations for strategic decision-making
Establishing priorities for program resource allocations, including operating budgets, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives
Championing an outstanding customer service approach to program goals and associated community relations
Enabling advancing professional practice and development for staff
Ensuring the continuous development of direct reports and management teams through leadership, education, coaching and performance management
Collaborating with all leaders to foster engagement and wellness of our people
Building strong relationships with physicians, medical staff, and staff to ensure a high quality, coordinated, patient care experience
Participating in and/or leading internal senior leadership committee(s)
Communicating with the executive team, internal and external partners and stakeholders, Ontario Health, and the MOH, as appropriate, to ensure strategic advancement of the portfolio in alignment with Unity Health Toronto’s strategic plan and the broader Ontario Health strategy
Overview of Role Requirements:
Master's Degree in nursing or health discipline required
Regulated Health Professional with certification in good standing from respective regulatory body
Minimum of 8 years in progressive management roles in a health care setting, preferably in leading acute and/peri-operative care services
Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation preferred
Experience in business planning, resource management, program planning, development, evaluation and managing patient care services is required for this role
Experience in leadership at a Director level an asset
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish positive working relationships with physicians, community partners, academic partners, and other programs and service providers
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of program management concepts to facilitate clinical and support services interactions within the programs
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes / systems to ensure effective and efficient program management infrastructure
Demonstrated leadership in continuous quality improvement and operational excellence, LEAN experience and certification is an asset
Demonstrated values-based leadership competencies
Demonstrated experience in promoting a culture of learning, innovation, change and accountability within
Demonstrated advanced skills in collaboration, negotiations, conflict resolution, human resources management, and financial management
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive working relationships with physicians, community partners, academic partners, and other programs and service providers
Demonstrated experience in organizational strategic planning and execution
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and hospital policies
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading effective strategies to improve patient access and flow across complex health systems
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis
Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/career s and search for Requisition # 116558
HHS Requisition # 116558
Location: McMaster Children's Hospital
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Rate : $58.42 - $74.90 Hourly
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), located in Hamilton’s west-end, is the second largest children’s hospital in Canada. MCH serves a community of 2.3 million people from south central Ontario and beyond. The Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program is a specialized program of the Specialty Pediatric Services at MCH. The program provides an interprofessional approach with expertise in pediatric Respirology, and education and management for children and teenagers with Cystic Fibrosis. The care is family centered, with an understanding that medical conditions in a child affect the entire family.
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner for the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Service of McMaster Children’s Hospital will provide leadership and promote excellence in pediatric family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. The NP would support the clinical activity of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Service, and the associated patient care and interventions through Cystic Fibrosis service. This would include the areas of the pediatric emergency department, inpatients and the outpatient clinics. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team members, and using a patient and family centered model of care, the NP is responsible to: Provide direct patient care, coordination of care, discharge planning, and the coordination of related community and other resources for this patient population; tutor and mentor nursing and other health professional students as appropriate, and participate in continuing education activities to integrate the role of the NP in the program and academic settings; initiate, participate, and/or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interdisciplinary care teams. The NP will work in partnership with Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis team, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. The NP reports to the Director of Ambulatory Services and the Chief of Interprofessional Practice.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday – Friday; Days. Evenings and weekends as required.
This position is temporary until November 2026.
Qualifications
Current Certificate of Registration in the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Extended Class RN(EC)
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing, with an Advances Practice Nurse Certificate in Pediatrics, (NP-Pediatrics)
Minimum of (4) years recent pediatric nursing experience
Minimum of (3) years recent acute/primary clinical experience in pediatrics
Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child and adolescent
Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development and ability to access appropriate community or hospital-based resources in setting of developmental delays
Ability to triage and independently manage patients appropriately in the short-term in a busy clinic setting in the event the physicians are called away from clinic emergently
Experience and knowledge to recognize emergent clinical condition calls and distinguish urgent from semi-urgent and non-urgent clinical matters and conditions
Ability to counsel and educate parents and children in with respect to common pediatric ambulatory conditions
Knowledge of community resources for pediatric ambulatory patients and their families
Able to handle significant daily psychological and emotional stress in dealing with parents of critically or chronically ill children
Experience in the development and maintenance of medical directives
Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization and prioritization
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative role with the members of the multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations
Knowledge and experience in change theory and pediatric learning principles
Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology
Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other professional organizations relevant to the role
Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and relevant certificates recommended
Committed to acquire new knowledge and ensure competency
Eligible for cross appointment with McMaster University School of Nursing at the undergraduate and graduate level
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Nov 25, 2025
Temporary
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis
Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/career s and search for Requisition # 116558
HHS Requisition # 116558
Location: McMaster Children's Hospital
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Rate : $58.42 - $74.90 Hourly
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), located in Hamilton’s west-end, is the second largest children’s hospital in Canada. MCH serves a community of 2.3 million people from south central Ontario and beyond. The Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program is a specialized program of the Specialty Pediatric Services at MCH. The program provides an interprofessional approach with expertise in pediatric Respirology, and education and management for children and teenagers with Cystic Fibrosis. The care is family centered, with an understanding that medical conditions in a child affect the entire family.
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner for the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Service of McMaster Children’s Hospital will provide leadership and promote excellence in pediatric family centered nursing care through expert clinical practice, education, consultation and research. The NP would support the clinical activity of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Service, and the associated patient care and interventions through Cystic Fibrosis service. This would include the areas of the pediatric emergency department, inpatients and the outpatient clinics. Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team members, and using a patient and family centered model of care, the NP is responsible to: Provide direct patient care, coordination of care, discharge planning, and the coordination of related community and other resources for this patient population; tutor and mentor nursing and other health professional students as appropriate, and participate in continuing education activities to integrate the role of the NP in the program and academic settings; initiate, participate, and/or lead programs, presentations, publications, evaluations, research initiatives and other system changes to continue the enhancement of interdisciplinary care teams. The NP will work in partnership with Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis team, consultants, nursing and other members of the health care team to provide comprehensive medical assessment, management and education. The NP reports to the Director of Ambulatory Services and the Chief of Interprofessional Practice.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday – Friday; Days. Evenings and weekends as required.
This position is temporary until November 2026.
Qualifications
Current Certificate of Registration in the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse Extended Class RN(EC)
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing, with an Advances Practice Nurse Certificate in Pediatrics, (NP-Pediatrics)
Minimum of (4) years recent pediatric nursing experience
Minimum of (3) years recent acute/primary clinical experience in pediatrics
Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child and adolescent
Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development and ability to access appropriate community or hospital-based resources in setting of developmental delays
Ability to triage and independently manage patients appropriately in the short-term in a busy clinic setting in the event the physicians are called away from clinic emergently
Experience and knowledge to recognize emergent clinical condition calls and distinguish urgent from semi-urgent and non-urgent clinical matters and conditions
Ability to counsel and educate parents and children in with respect to common pediatric ambulatory conditions
Knowledge of community resources for pediatric ambulatory patients and their families
Able to handle significant daily psychological and emotional stress in dealing with parents of critically or chronically ill children
Experience in the development and maintenance of medical directives
Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization and prioritization
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative role with the members of the multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations
Knowledge and experience in change theory and pediatric learning principles
Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology
Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other professional organizations relevant to the role
Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and relevant certificates recommended
Committed to acquire new knowledge and ensure competency
Eligible for cross appointment with McMaster University School of Nursing at the undergraduate and graduate level
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/career s and search for Requisition # 121485
HHS Requisition # 121485
Location: McMaster Children's Hospital
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Rate : $58.42 - $74.90 Hourly
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
The McMaster University Medical Centre site of Hamilton Health Sciences is home to McMaster Children’s Hospital, which provides care to children aged 0-18 years and serves a population of 2.3 million Canadians. Within the ambulatory programs, the infectious disease program sees a wide variety of patients, including those with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis, bone and joint infections, congenital CMV, congenital syphilis, adverse events following immunization, and many more.
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports to the Director of Ambulatory Services and the Chief of Interprofessional Practice. The NP will provide advanced nursing care to meet the needs of the outpatient Pediatric Infectious Diseases clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). This will include assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment management of acute and chronic pediatric infections in close collaboration and consultation with the Infectious Diseases specialists. The NP will actively participate in promoting and providing quality, family-centred care in the outpatient clinic setting. They will also coordinate care with clinicians (nurses, NPs, physician assistants, MDs, etc.) from other Divisions to ensure that MCH is delivering the best quality care to all that it serves; this may include assessing whether children have received the appropriate vaccinations, making recommendations with respect to antimicrobial-resistant organism colonization, etc.
The NP will also support the coordination of care for all infants identified in our region who have screened positive for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) on the dried blood spot with Newborn Screening Ontario. The NP will perform retrieval for cCMV screen positive infants which includes contacting the family or the primary care provider to inform them of the screen positive result, prognosis, and planning, and, referring infants to community pediatrician for initial evaluation to ensure timely and comprehensive care is provided. The NP will ensure that symptomatic infants are urgently referred to the McMaster Pediatric Infectious Diseases clinic, where the NP will assess, diagnose and provide advance-nursing care as needed in close collaboration with the Infectious Diseases specialists. The NP will also collect and interpret initial evaluation results on all asymptomatic infants, maintain and complete required documentation for Newborn Screening Ontario and MCH, and ensure ongoing follow up for all screen positive infants. The NP will review and revise Newborn Screening Ontario medical directives for retrieval, evaluation, and treatment of cCMV screen positive infant. The NP will serve as a key resource and point of contact for community pediatricians, other regional program partners, audiologists, family physicians, midwives, and families.
Schedule Work Hours
Days - Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
This position is temporary until June 2027.
Qualifications
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class – RN(EC).
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing, with an Advanced Practice Nurse Certificate in Pediatrics (NP-Pediatrics)
Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other professional organizations relevant to the role
Minimum of 4-6 years recent pediatric nursing experience
Minimum of 3 years recent acute/primary clinical experience in pediatrics
Knowledge and experience in change theory and pediatric learning principles
Current driver’s license and ability to travel in Southwestern Ontario/own transportation
Certification in PALS preferred
Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child, and adolescent
Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development and ability to access appropriate community or hospital-based resources in setting of developmental delays
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health professional resources, community services, and resources relating to the pediatric population
Experience in the development and maintenance of medical directives
Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization, and prioritization
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative role with the members of the multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology
Ability to deliver culturally sensitive care, recognize and celebrate diversity, navigate complex situations, and advocate for children and families
Ability to act as a leader, teacher, mentor, and change agent for the interprofessional health team both within the institution and in the community
Able to effectively lead program design and evaluation, including identification and measurement of outcome indicators
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Nov 25, 2025
Temporary
Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/career s and search for Requisition # 121485
HHS Requisition # 121485
Location: McMaster Children's Hospital
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Hours per Week: 37.5
Rate : $58.42 - $74.90 Hourly
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
The McMaster University Medical Centre site of Hamilton Health Sciences is home to McMaster Children’s Hospital, which provides care to children aged 0-18 years and serves a population of 2.3 million Canadians. Within the ambulatory programs, the infectious disease program sees a wide variety of patients, including those with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis, bone and joint infections, congenital CMV, congenital syphilis, adverse events following immunization, and many more.
Position Summary
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) reports to the Director of Ambulatory Services and the Chief of Interprofessional Practice. The NP will provide advanced nursing care to meet the needs of the outpatient Pediatric Infectious Diseases clinic at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). This will include assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment management of acute and chronic pediatric infections in close collaboration and consultation with the Infectious Diseases specialists. The NP will actively participate in promoting and providing quality, family-centred care in the outpatient clinic setting. They will also coordinate care with clinicians (nurses, NPs, physician assistants, MDs, etc.) from other Divisions to ensure that MCH is delivering the best quality care to all that it serves; this may include assessing whether children have received the appropriate vaccinations, making recommendations with respect to antimicrobial-resistant organism colonization, etc.
The NP will also support the coordination of care for all infants identified in our region who have screened positive for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) on the dried blood spot with Newborn Screening Ontario. The NP will perform retrieval for cCMV screen positive infants which includes contacting the family or the primary care provider to inform them of the screen positive result, prognosis, and planning, and, referring infants to community pediatrician for initial evaluation to ensure timely and comprehensive care is provided. The NP will ensure that symptomatic infants are urgently referred to the McMaster Pediatric Infectious Diseases clinic, where the NP will assess, diagnose and provide advance-nursing care as needed in close collaboration with the Infectious Diseases specialists. The NP will also collect and interpret initial evaluation results on all asymptomatic infants, maintain and complete required documentation for Newborn Screening Ontario and MCH, and ensure ongoing follow up for all screen positive infants. The NP will review and revise Newborn Screening Ontario medical directives for retrieval, evaluation, and treatment of cCMV screen positive infant. The NP will serve as a key resource and point of contact for community pediatricians, other regional program partners, audiologists, family physicians, midwives, and families.
Schedule Work Hours
Days - Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
This position is temporary until June 2027.
Qualifications
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class – RN(EC).
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing, with an Advanced Practice Nurse Certificate in Pediatrics (NP-Pediatrics)
Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and other professional organizations relevant to the role
Minimum of 4-6 years recent pediatric nursing experience
Minimum of 3 years recent acute/primary clinical experience in pediatrics
Knowledge and experience in change theory and pediatric learning principles
Current driver’s license and ability to travel in Southwestern Ontario/own transportation
Certification in PALS preferred
Proficiency in performing history and examination of the infant, toddler, child, and adolescent
Knowledge and assessment of developmental milestones at all stages of pediatric development and ability to access appropriate community or hospital-based resources in setting of developmental delays
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health professional resources, community services, and resources relating to the pediatric population
Experience in the development and maintenance of medical directives
Demonstrated ability for independent action, initiative, problem solving, organization, and prioritization
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative role with the members of the multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to utilize information technology
Ability to deliver culturally sensitive care, recognize and celebrate diversity, navigate complex situations, and advocate for children and families
Ability to act as a leader, teacher, mentor, and change agent for the interprofessional health team both within the institution and in the community
Able to effectively lead program design and evaluation, including identification and measurement of outcome indicators
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca
Job type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
The Clinical Lead, Interprofessional Practice provides strategic and clinical leadership to advance evidence-informed, high-quality, and equitable care across WellFort. Reporting to the Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Professional Practice, this role leads complex, interdisciplinary practice initiatives that drive clinical excellence, innovation, and integration across all programs. The Clinical Lead champions the professional practice framework, supports a culture of learning and continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with regulatory standards, organizational priorities, and emerging health system trends. Through collaboration with clinical teams, enabling services, academic partners, and community stakeholders, the Clinical Lead fosters interprofessional collaboration, advances digital health innovation, strengthens quality and safety systems, and enhances the client and learner experience across the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic and Practice Leadership
Lead strategic and complex practice initiatives with interdisciplinary teams to drive practice excellence
Advance best practices and lead change across programs and the organization using current evidence, stakeholder engagement, change management principles, and improvement and implementation science
Provide strategic advice and professional practice leadership across all clinical programs
Support the Executive Leadership Team to foster a culture of learning, inquiry and evidence-informed practice throughout the organization
Maintain relationships with professional colleges, associations and external partners to align with regulatory standards and emerging trends
Practice Development and Standardization
Lead and/or facilitate the development and implementation of clinical structures, systems and resources (e.g., medical directives, documentation practices, care pathways, and clinical policies) that advance integrated, team-based care
Engage stakeholders at all levels in planning and implementing standardized, evidence-informed practices
Promote health equity, cultural safety and anti-oppressive approaches within clinical care and professional practice
Monitor emerging clinical evidence, health system trends and regulatory changes to inform practice and organizational planning
Quality Improvement and Evaluation
Co-lead and champion quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical effectiveness, client safety and experience
Analyze clinical performance data to identify and lead opportunities for practice improvement and to support program deliverables and funding requirements
Participate in quality improvement, evaluation, and outcome reporting for clinical programs
Lead the annual quality of care chart review process, identifying learning needs and improvement opportunities
Partner closely with enabling services (e.g. Quality and Decision Support, Privacy, People and Culture, Finance) to align and coordinate initiatives and evaluation
Governance and Collaboration
Provide practice consultation and leadership in establishing and sustaining shared governance structures, such as program-level and discipline specific practice councils
Actively participate in interdisciplinary committees and working groups to advance integrated care and professional practice
Foster collaboration between primary care and other service areas (e.g., mental health, chronic disease management, and community health programs)
Education, Teaching and Learning
Support ongoing professional development through in-service education, mentorship and interprofessional orientation for new clinical staff
Coordinate and enhance a strategic student learning environment in collaboration with People and Culture and post-secondary partners to ensure sustainable, high-quality practicum experiences
Facilitate clinical placements and contribute to academic partnerships through support of medical learners and family practice residents
Digital Health and Innovation
Support implementation and optimization of digital health systems and tools to improve clinical workflows, information sharing and client outcomes
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
Interact with service users, families and other stakeholders to gather feedback on clinical care and participate in addressing client concerns as part of quality improvement efforts
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned from time to time to support organizational goals and priorities
Qualifications and skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical practice as a regulated health professional
1-3 years' experience in a clinical leadership role
Knowledge
Demonstrated expertise and strong interest in clinical quality improvement methodologies
Skilled in policy development, documentation, and implementation
Commitment to health equity and a Social Determinants of Health Approach within clinical practice and community health settings
Clinical teaching experience and affiliation with Toronto Metropolitan School of Medicine, or willingness to obtain
Experience or interest in community-based research and community academic partnerships
Skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Ability to inspire and engage colleagues
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and with external partners
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff, volunteers, clients and community partners using an equity and anti-racism approach
Education and Certifications:
Regulated health professional in good standing with corresponding regulatory college
Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across WellFort’s various sites, as required
Lean/Six Sigma Certification is an asset
Total compensation package includes:
Vacation: 4 weeks
Sick days: 12
Float days: 2
HOOP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
Group Health Plan
Life Insurance
Application closing date: November 21, 2025 or until position is filled
Nov 10, 2025
Full time
Job type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
The Clinical Lead, Interprofessional Practice provides strategic and clinical leadership to advance evidence-informed, high-quality, and equitable care across WellFort. Reporting to the Senior Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Professional Practice, this role leads complex, interdisciplinary practice initiatives that drive clinical excellence, innovation, and integration across all programs. The Clinical Lead champions the professional practice framework, supports a culture of learning and continuous improvement, and ensures alignment with regulatory standards, organizational priorities, and emerging health system trends. Through collaboration with clinical teams, enabling services, academic partners, and community stakeholders, the Clinical Lead fosters interprofessional collaboration, advances digital health innovation, strengthens quality and safety systems, and enhances the client and learner experience across the organization.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic and Practice Leadership
Lead strategic and complex practice initiatives with interdisciplinary teams to drive practice excellence
Advance best practices and lead change across programs and the organization using current evidence, stakeholder engagement, change management principles, and improvement and implementation science
Provide strategic advice and professional practice leadership across all clinical programs
Support the Executive Leadership Team to foster a culture of learning, inquiry and evidence-informed practice throughout the organization
Maintain relationships with professional colleges, associations and external partners to align with regulatory standards and emerging trends
Practice Development and Standardization
Lead and/or facilitate the development and implementation of clinical structures, systems and resources (e.g., medical directives, documentation practices, care pathways, and clinical policies) that advance integrated, team-based care
Engage stakeholders at all levels in planning and implementing standardized, evidence-informed practices
Promote health equity, cultural safety and anti-oppressive approaches within clinical care and professional practice
Monitor emerging clinical evidence, health system trends and regulatory changes to inform practice and organizational planning
Quality Improvement and Evaluation
Co-lead and champion quality improvement initiatives that enhance clinical effectiveness, client safety and experience
Analyze clinical performance data to identify and lead opportunities for practice improvement and to support program deliverables and funding requirements
Participate in quality improvement, evaluation, and outcome reporting for clinical programs
Lead the annual quality of care chart review process, identifying learning needs and improvement opportunities
Partner closely with enabling services (e.g. Quality and Decision Support, Privacy, People and Culture, Finance) to align and coordinate initiatives and evaluation
Governance and Collaboration
Provide practice consultation and leadership in establishing and sustaining shared governance structures, such as program-level and discipline specific practice councils
Actively participate in interdisciplinary committees and working groups to advance integrated care and professional practice
Foster collaboration between primary care and other service areas (e.g., mental health, chronic disease management, and community health programs)
Education, Teaching and Learning
Support ongoing professional development through in-service education, mentorship and interprofessional orientation for new clinical staff
Coordinate and enhance a strategic student learning environment in collaboration with People and Culture and post-secondary partners to ensure sustainable, high-quality practicum experiences
Facilitate clinical placements and contribute to academic partnerships through support of medical learners and family practice residents
Digital Health and Innovation
Support implementation and optimization of digital health systems and tools to improve clinical workflows, information sharing and client outcomes
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
Interact with service users, families and other stakeholders to gather feedback on clinical care and participate in addressing client concerns as part of quality improvement efforts
Other Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned from time to time to support organizational goals and priorities
Qualifications and skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical practice as a regulated health professional
1-3 years' experience in a clinical leadership role
Knowledge
Demonstrated expertise and strong interest in clinical quality improvement methodologies
Skilled in policy development, documentation, and implementation
Commitment to health equity and a Social Determinants of Health Approach within clinical practice and community health settings
Clinical teaching experience and affiliation with Toronto Metropolitan School of Medicine, or willingness to obtain
Experience or interest in community-based research and community academic partnerships
Skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
Ability to inspire and engage colleagues
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and with external partners
Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff, volunteers, clients and community partners using an equity and anti-racism approach
Education and Certifications:
Regulated health professional in good standing with corresponding regulatory college
Clean driver’s abstract, current, valid Class “G” Driver’s License and reliable transportation to support travel across WellFort’s various sites, as required
Lean/Six Sigma Certification is an asset
Total compensation package includes:
Vacation: 4 weeks
Sick days: 12
Float days: 2
HOOP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
Group Health Plan
Life Insurance
Application closing date: November 21, 2025 or until position is filled
