Director, Information Management - Toronto, Ontario

POSITION TITLE: Director, Information Management DEPARTMENT: SIMS (SHARED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES) I. JOB SUMMARY The Director Information Management leads in the development and implementation of information management strategies for SIMS. The Director Information Management reports directly to the Senior Managing Director for SIMS and has accountability for Site Managers and their teams at assigned SIMS organizations. The Director Information Management oversees delivery of the information management strategies that centre on the establishment of an electronic health record including patient safety, device access and integration initiatives, as well as the implementation of other clinical and business systems to support the operations of the SIMS organizations. The suitable candidate must demonstrate a bias for action and have a proven track record in leadership, team-building and commitment to high quality work. Key aspects of this role include: Relationship management with sector leaders, staff and clinicians and other SIMS staff Strategic planning and strategy implementation IT vendor relationship management, procurement, and contract negotiations IT project implementation/oversight and accountability for project deliverables Business case development Portfolio budget preparation and management Staff development and mentoring Uptake of best practices in operations and planning activities Participation in regular SIMS management meetings and working sessions Participation in regular management meetings of sector organizations II. KEY RESULTS REQUIRED 1.00 PRIMARY Develop, implement and monitor strategies, processes and procedures to optimize and support Information Management across the SIMS Partnership 1.01 Establish and implement projects, policies and procedures to support the business goals and objectives of the SIMS Partnership organizations 1.02 Establish and ensure ongoing adherence to industry/corporate standards and fulfillment of business priorities with a primary focus around e-health, patient safety, clinical integration and ongoing operations. 1.03 Maintain primary responsibility for liaising with senior leadership at assigned partner organizations; set appropriate expectations, meet business requirements and maintain a high quality of customer service. 2.00 QUALITY Ensure quality and continuous improvement of services and activities at all University Health Network sites 2.01 Has an excellent understanding of Project Management and how to operate effectively within a project-based environment 2.02 Develops and applies internal indicators to evaluate "Quality" of service delivered and to improve it. 2.03 Fosters a climate of continuous improvement. 2.04 Provide services which protect the integrity and sustainability of the environment 2.05 Has knowledge of RUP and ITIL standards 3.00 PLANNING Develop, establish and administer plan for activities across assigned SIMS partner sites, supporting and advancing goals of each health care organization and the SIMS partnership as a whole 3.01 Develops annual and long-range plans to meet organization IT/IM goals, staffing changes and process improvements. 3.02 Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital plans. 3.03 Conducts regular meetings with Business experts to ensure expectations and service levels are being met, to plan for future activities and to resolve issues and problems. 4.00 MANAGING/DEVELOPING PEOPLE Performs human resources management responsibilities 4.01 Maintains a productive work environment with a diversified workforce. 4.02 Develops and implements strategic plans to increase effectiveness and efficiency. 4.03 Determines and implements standards for staff skill levels, productivity, and education levels. 4.04 Determines training needs and implements training programs to improve staff performance and impart knowledge of policies and procedures 4.05 Completes employee evaluations on an annual basis within Hospital guidelines. 4.06 Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. 4.07 Directs managers and team leads to fulfill role of portfolio. Creates an organizational structure that supports the business requirements and hires staffs of appropriate skill and experience to satisfy requirements. Provide leadership training and coaching of staff. 5.00 DEVELOP SYSTEMS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONTROL IN THE SERVICES PROVIDED 5.01 Evaluate all service processes and identify weaknesses in service, organizational risk 5.02 Implement effective processes and coordinate with various SIMS service delivery teams to ensure appropriate and timely accountability at all levels of service provided to clients. 6.00 Performs cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested. 7.00 Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required. 8.00 Satisfactory attendance in accordance with the UHN Attendance Management Program required. III. IMPACT OF ERROR: Financial loss may result from poor planning and scheduling, implementation of inappropriate strategies and mismanagement of budgets. Delivery and quality of SIMS services and activities may suffer with the development of poor strategic plans, and a lack of coordination of services with clinical and business units Failure to adhere to contractual agreement(s) and legislative requirements can result in legal action against the Hospital(s)/healthcare organizations. Failure to appropriately manage human resources can result in negative employee relations implications and poor staff morale. SIMS reputation within the region, Canada and internationally can be damaged by failure to manage vendor relationships, maintain high level of operational integrity or provide strategic insight into the future of electronic patient and health records. IV. ACCOUNTABLE TO Direct: Senior Managing Director Indirect: Chief Information Officer V. CONTACTS: Internal: Members of SIMS Partnership Senior Leadership team Members of the Project Management Office Members of Systems Engineering Site Managers Clinicians Administrators System Vendors and service providers Others Communicates and interacts with all levels of Hospital and partner staff (management and non-management) Communicates with Human Resource personnel for guidance and advice in employee relation matters. Communicates with Financial Services personnel for purchasing, inventory, budgetary and payroll matters. External: Professional consultants providing services to University Health Network and SIMS partners Contractors providing services to University Health Network and SIMS partners System Vendors and proposed system Vendors for UHN and SIMS partners VI. SUPERVISION/DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS: Directs site manager at each of assigned partner organizations and indirectly manages up to 60+ staff who may be assigned to work directly for the site manager at the site or may be providing service through a SIMS service team (e.g. project management office); guides and influences their activities so that organizational goals are met and/or exceeded. Provides leadership, guidance and advice on administrative issues or policies. Identifies and resolves disputes through negotiation within the department in a manner that is fair and consistent with Hospital and departmental policies. Is well aware of the Healthcare business and is able to convey an understanding of the business requirements and expectations to team members Prioritizes and delegates work effectively. Ensures staff is appropriately trained and knowledgeable of the responsibilities of their respective positions. Motivates staff to achieve objectives by establishing realistic and achievable goals. VII. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Masters degree in at least one of the following disciplines: business; health administration; computer science; engineering; health informatics or equivalent education. Experience: Minimum 5 years management experience with at least 3 years at a senior management level; preferred in the health care industry. Suitable candidates must also demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, excellent collaboration and communication skills (written and oral), effective interpersonal abilities, advanced analytical and creative problem solving skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Proficiency in a Microsoft environment is required; some travel may be required and the role requires carrying a Blackberry. Professional Affiliations/Memberships: COACH (Canadian Association for Advancement of Computers in Healthcare) preferred HIMSS (Health Information & Management Systems Society) preferred PMI (Project Management Institute) preferred HL7 (Health Level Seven) preferred Core Competencies (Technical & Soft Skills/Abilities): Extensive knowledge of Project Management (PMP) Excellent analytical, problem recognition and resolution skills required Excellent decision making skills with the ability to form and defend independent judgments required Excellent organization and time management skills required Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills required Ability to effectively handle a large number of issues simultaneously required Ability to work effectively under pressure required Ability to meet deadlines required Detail orientation required Ability to manage budgets required Must be change oriented and possess an attitude of continuous improvement Must be a self starter Must be client service oriented Proficiency in Microsoft environment required VIII. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Low: Approximately 25% work on computer IX. MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to handle emergency situations on occasion. Requires a high degree of planning and coordinating skills on a continuing basis. Willing to continually update skills through professional development X. DEXTERITY DEMANDS: Must carry a black berry 24X7X365 (excludes vacation) Availability during emergency and crisis situations or escalation of critical application/environment issues XI. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an office environment based in downtown Toronto with requirements to be onsite a several other healthcare organization locations within Toronto at various times throughout each week. On-call required. The University Health Network (UHN) is one of Canada´s largest acute-care teaching hospital organizations consisting of over 700 inpatient beds and over 11 000 staff members. UHN is comprised of four healthcare organizations located in downtown Toronto: Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, and Toronto Medical Laboratories. UHN has a long-standing tradition of patient care, education, and research. In fact, UHN has provided care to the community for more than 200 years combined. For further information regarding UHN, please visit our website at: www.uhn.on.ca SIMS is an unincorporated partnership in which strategically aligned organizations undertake joint initiatives to transform health care in the Greater Toronto Area. With similar values and a relationship founded on trust, these organizations commit to identifying, planning and implementing IM/IT initiatives that will contribute to a coordinated health care delivery system. Shared initiatives may extend beyond IM/IT implementations to include process and quality improvement, shared care delivery programs and safety initiatives. The common element is the enhancement of information utilization between the partnering organizations to support the continuity of care within the context of client/patient transitions. For further information regarding SIMS, please visit our website at: http://www.simspartners.ca/ Posting Closing Date: February 21st, 2008 SIMS would like to thank all applicants. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Director, Project Management Office. Information Management Services. Toronto

Careers at UHN

POSITION TITLE: Director, Project Management Office DEPARTMENT: SIMS (SHARED INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES) I. JOB SUMMARY The Director, Project Management Office, reports to the Senior Managing Director and leads a team whose role is to effectively deliver against the project priorities identified in the strategic plans of the SIMS partner organizations. The Director is an expert in process improvement and project management best practices. He/She is an excellent communicator, has strong interpersonal and mentoring skills and is accountable for optimizing the ability of SIMS to deliver excellent results with exceptional customer service. The individual is experienced in change management and can act as a change agent. The suitable candidate must demonstrate a bias for action and have a proven track record in leadership, team-building and commitment to high quality work. Key aspects of this role include: Strategic planning and development of supporting operational strategies to execute the strategic priorities identified by the SIMS partner organizations Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, complex timetables and competing priorities successfully in a collaborative environment Anticipation of problems or conflicts; uses good judgment to make decisions to support strategic priorities Commitment to continuous process improvement Accountability for quality outcomes associated with project management best practice Uptake of best practices in operations and planning activities Management of project managers and business analysts under a centralized PMO resource model Management of the Resource Manager, Project Management Office, who leads a sub-team charged with project monitoring and reporting, resource assignment and best practice Portfolio budget preparation and management Staff recruitment, development and mentoring Participation in regular SIMS management meetings and working sessions II. KEY RESULTS REQUIRED 1.00 PRIMARY Develop, implement and monitor processes, procedures and strategies to optimize and support Project Management across the SIMS Partnership 1.01 Develop, communicate and rollout best practice project management processes; evaluate and update process to optimize effectiveness 1.02 Understand organizational and functional units' strategies and align process excellence priorities to help deliver on those strategies 1.03 Identify opportunities to replicate best practices and high performing processes across the organization and make recommendations for implementation approaches 1.04 Project governance, risk management and reporting 2.00 QUALITY Ensure quality and continuous improvement of services and activities at all University Health Network sites 2.01 Has an excellent understanding of Project Management and PMP certification 2.02 Develops and applies internal indicators to evaluate "Quality" of service delivered and to improve it. 2.03 Provide and foster an atmosphere of continuous improvement. 2.04 Provide services which protect the integrity and sustainability of the environment 2.05 Has outstanding knowledge of RUP and ITIL standards 2.06 Provides information regarding to standards, as a means of ensuring corporate directions are proximate with Industry norms. 3.00 PLANNING Oversees and provides direction to the Manager, Project Management Office who leads a sub-team charged with the following: 3.01 Develop, manage and publish key milestones; understand risk/impact of proposed milestone changes, develop mitigation plans and communicate changes 3.02 Manage the program and project portfolio from Concept through to Implementation and Evaluation 3.03 Accountable to optimize resource allocation and improve project estimation 3.04 Responsible for portfolio, program and project analytics, resource planning & tracking and reporting 3.05 Assist in the preparation of the annual operating and capital plans. 3.06 Conducts regular meetings with Business experts to ensure expectations and service levels are being met, to plan for future activities and to resolve issues and problems. 4.00 MANAGING/DEVELOPING PEOPLE Performs human resources management responsibilities 4.01 Maintains a productive work environment with a diversified workforce. 4.02 Develops and implements strategic plans to increase effectiveness and efficiency. 4.03 Determines and implements standards for staff skill levels, productivity, and education levels. 4.04 Determines training needs and implements training programs to improve staff performance and impart knowledge of policies and procedures 4.05 Completes employee evaluations on an annual basis within Hospital guidelines. 4.06 Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. 4.07 Directs managers and team leads to fulfill role of portfolio. Creates an organizational structure that supports the business requirements and hires staffs of appropriate skill and experience to satisfy requirements. Provide leadership training and coaching of staff. 5.00 DEVELOP SYSTEMS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONTROL IN THE SERVICES PROVIDED 5.01 Evaluate all service processes and identify weaknesses in service, organizational risk 5.02 Implement effective processes and efficient technical infrastructure. 5.03 Ensure appropriate and timely accountability at all levels of service provided to clients. 6.00 Performs cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested. 7.00 Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required. 8.00 Satisfactory attendance in accordance with the UHN Attendance Management Program required. III. IMPACT OF ERROR: Financial loss may result from poor planning and scheduling, implementation of inappropriate strategies and mismanagement of project budgets. Delivery and quality of SIMS services and activities may suffer with the development of poor strategies to support project requirements identified in strategic plans Failure to adhere to contractual agreement(s) and legislative requirements can result in legal action against the Hospital. Failure to appropriately manage human resources can result in negative employee relations implications, poor staff morale and inability to support strategic priorities. SIMS reputation within the region, Canada and internationally can be damaged by failure to manage vendor relationships, maintain high level of operational integrity or provide strategic insight into the future of electronic patient and health records. IV. ACCOUNTABLE TO Direct: Senior Managing Director Indirect: Chief Information Officer V. CONTACTS: Internal: This typically involves communications and collaboration with SIMS partner sites and: Members of SIMS Partnership Senior Leadership team Members of Systems Engineering Members of technical support teams Site Managers Clinicians Administrators and system Vendors and service providers Others Communicates and interacts with all levels of Hospital and partner staff (management and non-management) Communicates with Human Resource personnel for guidance and advice in employee relation matters. Communicates with Financial Services personnel for purchasing, inventory, budgetary and payroll matters. External: Professional Consultants providing services to University Health Network and SIMS partners Contractors providing services to University Health Network and SIMS partners System Vendors and proposed system Vendors for UHN and SIMS partners VI. SUPERVISION/DIRECTION GIVEN TO OTHERS: Directs PMO Resource Manager and Senior Project Managers and indirectly manages 120+ staff; guides and influences their activities so that organizational goals are met and/or exceeded. Provides leadership, guidance and advice on administrative issues or policies. Identifies and resolves disputes through negotiation within the department in a manner that is fair and consistent with Hospital and departmental policies. Is well aware of the Healthcare business and is able to convey an understanding of the business requirements and expectations to team members Prioritizes and delegates work effectively. Ensures staff is appropriately trained and knowledgeable of the responsibilities of their respective positions. Motivates staff to achieve objectives by establishing realistic and achievable goals. VII. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education: Masters degree in at least one of the following disciplines: business; health administration; computer science; engineering; health informatics or equivalent education. Experience: Minimum 5 years management experience with at least 3 years at a senior management level; preferred in the health care industry. Suitable candidates must also demonstrate a strong customer service orientation, excellent collaboration and communication skills (written and oral), effective interpersonal abilities, advanced analytical and creative problem solving skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Proficiency in a Microsoft environment is required; some travel may be required and the role requires carrying a Blackberry. Proficiency in project management best practice and PMI certification is required. Professional Affiliations/Memberships: COACH (Canadian Association for Advancement of Computers in Healthcare) preferred HIMSS (Health Information & Management Systems Society) preferred PMI (Project Management Institute) required HL7 (Health Level Seven) preferred CIHI Partnership preferred Core Competencies (Technical & Soft Skills/Abilities): Extensive knowledge of Project Management (PMP) Excellent analytical, problem recognition and resolution skills required Excellent decision making skills with the ability to form and defend independent judgments required Excellent organization and time management skills required Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills required Ability to effectively handle a large number of issues simultaneously required Ability to work effectively under pressure required Ability to meet deadlines required Detail orientation required Ability to manage budgets required Must be change oriented and possess an attitude of continuous improvement Must be a self starter Must be client service oriented Proficiency in Microsoft environment required VIII. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Low: Approximately 25% work on computer IX. MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to handle emergency situations on occasion. Requires a high degree of planning and coordinating skills on a continuing basis. Willing to continually update skills through professional development X. DEXTERITY DEMANDS: Must carry a black berry 24X7X365 (excludes vacation) Availability during emergency and crisis situations or escalation of critical application/environment issues XI. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an office environment based in downtown Toronto. On-call required. The University Health Network (UHN) is one of Canada´s largest acute-care teaching hospital organizations consisting of over 700 inpatient beds and over 11 000 staff members. UHN is comprised of four healthcare organizations located in downtown Toronto: Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital, and Toronto Medical Laboratories. UHN has a long-standing tradition of patient care, education, and research. In fact, UHN has provided care to the community for more than 200 years combined. For further information regarding UHN, please visit our website at: www.uhn.on.ca SIMS is an unincorporated partnership in which strategically aligned organizations undertake joint initiatives to transform health care in the Greater Toronto Area. With similar values and a relationship founded on trust, these organizations commit to identifying, planning and implementing IM/IT initiatives that will contribute to a coordinated health care delivery system. Shared initiatives may extend beyond IM/IT implementations to include process and quality improvement, shared care delivery programs and safety initiatives. The common element is the enhancement of information utilization between the partnering organizations to support the continuity of care within the context of client/patient transitions. For further information regarding SIMS, please visit our website at: http://www.simspartners.ca/ Posting Closing Date: February 21st, 2008 SIMS would like to thank all applicants. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nurse Managers (Critical Care, Ambulatory Care and Medical)

Nurse Managers (Critical Care, Ambulatory Care and Medical)

Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC

Welcome to Interior Health. We are all about giving people room to grow, room to contribute, room to impact, room to make a significant, personal contribution and room to make a huge difference in the lives of others. For a challenging, growth-oriented career in a beautiful natural setting where balanced lifestyle choices abound, come to Interior Health and help us in our quest to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the Province of BC.

Kamloops is home to Royal Inland Hospital, a regional tertiary referral hospital. Kamloops is the jewel of the BC Interior. We have boundless recreational pursuits and plenty of sunshine! If you love a sense of community, the great outdoors, and enjoying life – Kamloops is the place to call home!

As proven health care leaders, you will be accountable for ensuring excellence in the provision of patient centered care within your defined clinical area(s). You will administer and oversee the operations, management, utilization, risk management and quality improvement within your assigned portfolio. Always focused on organizational objectives, you will be accountable for efficient, effective utilization of approved physical, financial and human resources, for guiding and coordinating activities of the area(s) in accordance with professional standards and supporting the goals and strategic direction of Interior Health.

Your impressive list of expertise, training and education includes 7 – 10 years of recent related acute care experience with 3 years in a management/administrative position, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Masters Degree in a health related field preferred), an ability to effectively introduce and manage change, and practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses’ of BC (CRNBC) (or eligibility for same).

To apply for these opportunities please indicate your clinical are on interest and apply directly to:

Trisha Shetler, External Recruiter
Interior Health Authority
Email: trisha.shetler@interiorhealth.ca
Fax: 250-392-8470
Phone: 250-392-8212

Director - Access & Language Services

imagine
THE POSSIBILITIES!

Director - Access & Language Services

Bring your passion and energy to a role that requires creative initiative and strategic leadership within Canada’s largest health authority, and make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Utilize your extensive knowledge of Secondary and Tertiary care services to:

• Lead Fraser Health’s Access initiatives to ensure the optimal utilization of both acute and community resources to ensure timely placement and meet the needs of patients, residents and clients.
• For Language Services, manage interpreter contracts and monitor service outcomes for all acute sites.
• Maintain and strengthen a customer focus of care through networks developed across various organizational areas to support an integrated service delivery model for access and language services, and build relationships with multiple stakeholders across the province and in the health community.

As the ideal candidate, you have a Masters degree in a health-related discipline or business administration, along with ten year's recent, related experience in a large, complex health care environment, including five year's experience in a leadership role. You demonstrate systems and strategic thinking with the ability to manage the operational details associated with a large, complex environment.

Consider this exciting, new opportunity and build your career while demonstrating your outstanding leadership skills and your ability to foster and maintain strong, effective relationships and inspire all around you!

For details and to apply on line, please visit our website at www.fraserhealth.ca and search for Posting # 39930. Applicants are welcome to supplement the on line application by sending a resume to recruitment@fraserhealth.ca.

Imagine the possibilities… then live them!

President & C.E.O.

PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE
LEAD THE QUEST TO HELP PEOPLE AND HEAL LIVES.

President & C.E.O.

If you believe in the importance of treating the whole person… the physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions… here is a leadership mission that builds on 150 years of care and compassion in the community. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Providence Healthcare is committed to best practices, innovative solutions and leading edge technology to help patients, residents and clients in achieving their highest possible level of independence and dignity. The three Integrated Care Divisions of Providence Healthcare provide rehabilitation, complex continuing care, long-term care, community clinics, caregiver support, education and neighbourhood outreach programs. Providence Healthcare is acclaimed for its work with stroke patients as well as services for those with chronic illnesses and significant recurring medical problems. It has been nominated as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and won a Corporate Excellence Award in 2006.

As President & C.E.O., you will lead and inspire the 1,800 employees, physicians and valued volunteers who make Providence a responsive healthcare partner. Work closely with a knowledgeable Board and your proven senior team on fine tuning a new strategic plan and continuously improving the organization’s balanced scorecard. Support evidence-based decision-making, outcome measurement and sound investment of the annual $82 million operating budget. Raise the profile of Providence Healthcare and its Foundation as it reaches out to the community for ongoing support. Strengthen ties with the University of Toronto to drive new academic enterprise. Ensure that Providence is an active partner with the Toronto Central LHIN, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and other healthcare organizations in Toronto and beyond.

A strategic leader and steward with a hands-on, collaborative management ethic, you have guided a complex healthcare organization to achieve its goals while expanding an organizational vision of ‘what’s possible’. You have earned a reputation for openness and inclusion. Moreover, you exhibit extraordinary energy as a result of your passion for client-focused care. Here is a major mandate in an increasingly important sector of the health care world.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Jim Stonehouse or Lorraine Manners in our Toronto office at 416-366-1990 or submit your resume in complete confidence through our online portal by clicking here.

Director, Nursing Practice and Education

Director, Nursing Practice and Education

As a Catholic hospital, founded in 1892 by the Sisters of St. Joseph to care for the sick and the poor of Toronto's inner city, St. Michael's Hospital has a long and proud history of caring and compassion. Today, St. Michael’s Hospital is one of the most exciting and diverse hospitals in Canada and the world. Every year, its 4,800 staff and 600 physicians teach 1,800 students, perform 25,000 day surgeries, treat 600,000 patients in clinics, see 54,000 patients in the emergency room and provide round-the-clock care to 24,000 inpatients.

St. Michael’s Hospital is currently seeking to recruit a Director, Nursing Practice and Education. The Director, Nursing Practice and Education will establish and maintain a collaborative practice environment by providing professional leadership and structures and processes for the advancement of: professional practice and education within a program-based management structure; clinical standards for professional practice. He or she will develop Professional Practice Governance strategies and tactics that contribute to the achievement of broad programmatic and corporate goals. The mandate includes: establishing processes to minor professional certification; developing, updating and measuring professional practice standards for nursing in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hospital directives.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A Masters degree in Nursing;
• current knowledge of regulatory bodies and the Regulated Health Professions Act, as well as demonstrated knowledge of professional governance, operation of the colleges and directives;
• a management style that is visionary, creative, collaborative and supportive of the vision, goals and mission and values of the Hospital;
• demonstrated commitment to professional and staff development and to the enhancement of academic excellence and with proven oral and written communication skills

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume, in confidence, to deborah.kornachuk@rayberndtson.ca. We would like to thank all applicants for this position, but regret that we are only able to personally contact those applicants whose background most closely matches the requirements of the role.

Vice-President, Programs & Services

Bloorview Kids Rehab
Vice-President, Programs & Services
Invest your passion and professionalism

As Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, Bloorview Kids Rehab is a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, delivering specialized Rehab & Complex Continuing Care Programs. The client- and family-centred environment at Bloorview is supported by a culture that is committed to excellence and innovation in clinical and academic pursuits. The people who work at Bloorview demonstrate their sense of purpose every day by creating a world of possibilities for children with disabilities.

In this mission-critical role, you will report to the President, and participate as a member of the senior executive team. You will support the development, implementation and evaluation of an ambitious, revitalized strategic plan at Bloorview’s new, state-of-the-art facility. Through your commitment to evidence-informed practice, transformational leadership, research and innovation, you will contribute to Bloorview’s ability to achieve success and enhance its reputation as a world leader in children’s rehabilitation.

Your career includes success as an experienced health professional, and you have significant accomplishments as a senior leader in an academic health sciences centre. As a team builder and innovative thinker, you are results-oriented and ready to take on this exciting and rewarding leadership role. A master’s degree is required. A PhD is desirable.

To confidentially explore this opportunity, please fax or e-mail your resume to Judy Mandelman, quoting Project KR-800201, at 905-707-0625 or resumes@promeus.ca. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Waterpark Place, 20 Bay Street, Ste. 1100
Toronto, ON M5J 2N8 www.promeus.ca

Partners in Executive Search

Director, Decision Support

Baycrest is internationally renowned for its advancements in care, research and education related to the elderly. A large component of this success can be attributed to the people who make up the diverse working population of Baycrest. We are committed to fostering a continuous learning environment. Baycrest encourage its employees to not only grow personally, but to also contribute creatively to our vision of enriching the lives of the elderly.

Reporting to the VP Corporate Services & CFO, the Director, Decision Support is responsible for the development of a strategic decision support framework and the ongoing planning, coordination and evaluation of all decision support activities at Baycrest.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading the creation of a “Centre of Excellence” for knowledge related to the organization's strategic, operational performance, community and client services demographics and profiles with a view to continuous improvement in the quality of client outcomes and organization decision making.
• Planning, designing and implementing the Decision Support function at Baycrest, with ultimate accountability for all components of the organizational change and people change management strategy.
• Leading the design of a comprehensive framework and program to lend support and analysis to board, executives, and management in operational decision making, assessing performance and identifying future strategic direction.
• Leading a multi disciplinary team of indirect reporting functions on the identification and mapping of all clinical and business data.
• Leading the acquisition, business casing, and ultimate implementation of a Decision Support system, and define and initiate the user interface with the new system.
• Identifying gaps in current availability and accessibility of information and define and implement solutions to address the gaps, including identifying new data elements, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Comprehensive understanding of technical, clinical and operational business data, analysis and interpretation in a healthcare environment. Demonstrated knowledge of available data sets, data management and analytical approaches in performance management and decision support.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships with key internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels, with government agencies and other healthcare organizations.
• Results driven, "out-of-the-box" thinker and resourceful problem solver.
• Strong project leadership and people change management skills.

Qualifications:

• A Masters of Science Degree in Health Information, Business Administration or a related discipline or equivalent plus 7-10 years experience in progressively responsible, related positions including a minimum 3-5 years in a healthcare leadership role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience in a Decision Support function is strongly desired.
• Strong experience with relational databases and query tools.
• Strong aptitude for analysis and interpretation of complex data.
• Excellent interpersonal, team building, communication and presentation skills.

Please visit our website for full posting details:
www.baycrest.org

While Baycrest appreciates all applications to this position, only those candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you!

The Central East LHIN is sponsoring the recruitment of Project Managers and Project Coordinators

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Shaping Ontario’s Health System

This is your opportunity to be in front of a key healthcare improvement initiative! Become an integral member of a focused and talented team that is dedicated to making a difference!

The Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is one of 14 LHINs transforming health care in Ontario. Spanning a diverse region from Scarborough to Haliburton, we are collectively pursuing our vision of “Engaged Communities, Healthy Communities.”

Through an extensive process of community engagement and local priority setting, the Central East LHIN has identified 17 Priority Projects to be implemented by health service providers across its diverse region.

Come join our team and ride the wave of change!

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference

The Central East LHIN is sponsoring the recruitment of Project Managers and Project Coordinators to support the achievement of the key objectives and deliverables of these Priority Projects:

• Caregiver Supports
• Community Support Services Review
• Culture, Diversity & Equity
• Disordered Eating
• Early Intervention for Youth Strategy
• Home at Last
• Hospital Clinical Services Planning
• Project Management Office
• Rehabilitation
• Self Management Training
• Supportive Housing

For More Information and How to Apply
For more information on these exciting opportunities, please visit www.centraleastlhin-careers.com

Lead One of Canada's Flagship Community Hospitals

The Credit Valley Hospital is one of the country’s largest community teaching hospitals; it is also one of the most innovative institutions in the healthcare system. With 366 beds, this primary, secondary and tertiary care facility serves a population of 750,000 people in and around Mississauga, Ontario. In addition to core clinical programming in general medicine, surgery, renal, oncology, emergency, mental health, continuing care, rehabilitation, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics and cardiac services, Credit Valley also provides regional service for medical genetics, nephrology, oncology and maternal/child care. As President & C.E.O., you will have the chance to lead an acclaimed, world class team of nearly 3,000 dedicated people in pursuit of Credit Valley’s vision “to be the finest hospital in Canada in the hearts and minds of the people we serve.”

Your leadership of Credit Valley will coincide with an exciting time in its twenty-two year history. You will oversee a major capital expansion of the hospital’s award-winning facilities and play a major role in the broadening teaching partnership with the University of Toronto (Academy of Medicine). Reporting to a skilled and strategic Board, you will set the tone and agenda for Credit Valley both internally and externally with all levels of government, Local Health Integration Networks and other key stakeholders. You will coach, unite and empower your team. Maintain the hospital’s healthy and progressive fiscal management of a near $300 million annual budget. You will provide visionary and strategic leadership as C.E.O. of The Credit Valley Hospital and as a Board member on the hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors.

A passionate, courageous and caring leader in a major healthcare authority, teaching or community hospital or in an academic centre, you have demonstrated the ability to win the enthusiastic support of your employees, physicians, volunteers, patients and colleagues in a constant quest to improve care and service. Here is one of Canada’s most significant, rewarding and demanding hospital leadership roles.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Jim Stonehouse or Lorraine Manners in our Toronto office at 416-366-1990 or sub

General Duty Nurses

If your knowledge of evidence-based practice and procedures is backed by a certificate of registration as an RN in Ontario, consider these three opportunities with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to provide professional nursing care to inmates and staff at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre. As part of a nursing team, you will: provide assessment, implementation and evaluation of health-care plans; complete thorough health histories for all inmates upon admission; assess and monitor the status of inmates’ health during their incarceration; have the opportunity to practise in an autonomous environment, referring specific concerns to the senior nurse and/or physician; administer medication and treatment regimes as ordered by physicians; respond to medical emergencies; assess and treat staff injuries and illnesses. Location: 165 Barton St. E., Hamilton.

Qualifications: certificate of registration as a registered nurse in Ontario; significant, demonstrated clinical nursing experience; sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and procedures; good interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of infectious/communicable disease; willingness to work shifts; ability to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the position.

Salary range: $1,125 - $1,361 per week

Please send your resume, quoting Job ID 6209, by Feb. 8, 2008, to: Karen Earhart, Staffing Assistant, Central Recruitment Unit, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, 150 Dufferin Ave., Ste. 704, London, ON N6A 5N6. Fax: 519-675-7779. Please select only one method of application (mail or fax). Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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Director, Houses of Providence

Providence Healthcare, located in Toronto at Warden and St. Clair, is a leading Toronto sub-acute health care facility, specializing in rehabilitation for patients who have experienced strokes, orthopaedic surgery, or lower limb amputation, or who require specialized geriatric rehabilitation, assessment and treatment. It also provides complex continuing care, long-term care and community outreach with a particular focus on addressing the medical, physical, spiritual and emotional needs of individuals with geriatric conditions.

Programs and services are provided through three Integrated Care Divisions:

• Providence Hospital, with 347 beds, is one of Ontario’s largest rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospitals;
• Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence, is a long-term care facility for 288 residents;
• Providence Community Centre, specializes in community clinics, caregiver support, education and neighbourhood outreach programs, such as the nationally acclaimed Alzheimer Day Program, and the innovative Tamil Caregiver Project.

Providence Healthcare currently has a need for a Director, Houses of Providence. The Director is responsible for the leadership and management of the Houses of Providence in a manner that is consistent with the mission, and vision of Providence Healthcare and its priorities for service, research, education and advocacy. This position requires an individual with vision, who values the resilience of the human spirit and who believes that in spite of age, disability or frailty, all individuals have potential for ongoing growth, excitement and satisfaction with life, which can be combined effectively with their care needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a clinician registered under the RHPA, RN preferred with a current CNO certificate of competence;
• Ideally possess a Masters degree;
• Have demonstrated management experience in long-term care;
• Possess strong personal leadership, communication and management skills with an exceptional ability to motivate, encourage continuous learning and develop staff; in addition, excellent interpersonal, negotiation and consensus building skills.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume, in confidence, to: hayley.millard@rayberndtson.ca.