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- Director, External Relations - Ontario Agency for Health Protection & Promotion
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- Director, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
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Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
Endowed Chair in Urban Health
Applications are invited for the position of an endowed Chair in Urban Health at the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University. This appointment will be for a term of five years commencing August 1, 2009 and incorporates a tenured or tenure-track faculty position. The position is renewable for a second term.
Ryerson University’s fully accredited Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, one of 10 schools in the Faculty of Community Services, offers three dynamic programs: the Collaborative Nursing Degree Program, offered in partnership with Centennial and George Brown Colleges, the Post Diploma Nursing Degree Program and a Master of Nursing Program. The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing has a diverse student body of approximately 2500 full time students as well as 2500 part time students in outreach and continuing education partnership programs. We take pride in our innovative and responsive approach to educating nurses. We work from a strong shared leadership model between the leadership team and a body of over 35 engaged faculty members, valuing and encouraging the involvement of faculty across and between programs and supporting the active participation of faculty and students in all aspects of scholarship. We view scholarship in its broadest sense to be inclusive of the scholarship of teaching, discovery, integration and application.
Advancing scholarly, research and creative (SRC) activities and productivity is a high priority for the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing in order to support excellence in undergraduate and graduate education in nursing and to promote the health and well being of its urban community. Faculty members of the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing have a rich and diverse range of research interests and activities, for example: Health and Illness Across the Lifespan; Culture and Health; Mental Health and Well Being; as well as Health Care Policy, and Education. Our Tier1 Canada Research Chair in Design and Evaluation of Health Interventions offers synergistic opportunities to build on our existing research capacity and to expand research foci with the field of urban health. In addition, three innovative interdisciplinary research centres are located within the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing: The Centre for the Advancement of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning; Nursing Centre for Research and Education on Violence against Women and Children; and the Centre for Health in at Risk Populations (CHIRP).
The successful candidate will advance an innovative program of research in urban health that informs practice, education, and policy; create and maintain linkages with community partners to facilitate innovative collaborative initiatives; and provide leadership in establishing research teams to investigate a range of foci within urban health. It is expected that the candidate will hold external funding; establish sustainable relationships with key academic stakeholders; actively disseminate research in peer reviewed journals and conferences; and contribute to curriculum development.
Please forward your application, a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees, to be received by February 23, 2009 to:
Usha George, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
Faculty of Community Services
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Room SHE-697
Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Proven ability and familiarity in working within a flexible, matrix organization, including public speaking along with directly engaging a broad range of stakeholders from front-line professionals, senior administrators and scientific researchers.
- Clear understanding of and experience working with, the decision making processes of Government of Ontario ministries and central agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, communication and negotiation skills
- Comprehensive understanding of diverse stakeholder interests in the public health and broader health sector.
- A combination of applied skills and understanding of current theory, research and activities in a range of areas specific to health protection and promotion.
- Exceptional ability to network, collaborate and build strong relationships across several disciplines.
- Strong leadership, project management and organizational skills and experience leading and developing a multi-disciplinary professional staff.
Education & Experience:
- Preferred candidate will have a minimum of ten years experience working in progressively more senior positions within the public health/healthcare related arena.
- Post-Graduate education in a discipline demonstrably relevant to the post.
- Experience in leading the building of collaborative relationships across multiple organzations.
- Demonstrated experience as a senior level decision maker leading to tangible project outcomes.
- Proven ability and a track-record for successfully leading projects involving multiple partners including formal partnership development between the public health, healthcare and academic sectors.
Contact Information:
Your cover letter and resume must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications and competencies.
Apply to: You may e-mail your resume referencing DER-01 to careers@oahpp.ca. For more information about the Agency visit our website at www.oahpp.ca.
The New Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is the first and only independent ambulatory care hospital in Ontario, and the only hospital in Ontario with a primary focus on women's health. As a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, WCH supports research in women's health and will lead the way in training health-care providers within an ambulatory setting. With a budget of approximately $75M, and over 500 FTEs, WCH is well established as a leader in women's health with a remarkable history going back more than a century in Ontario. WCH has gone through many changes in the past several years - the most recent being regaining independent governance on April 1, 2006. This is a very exciting time for WCH, as it explores new and better ways to provide care to women and their families throughout every phase of their lives.
The New Women’s College Hospital is currently seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join the organization. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for the financial portfolio of not only Women’s College Hospital but also for the Research Institute, the integration of the Foundation finances, lead the retail strategy for the organization, and work on WCH’s capital expansion. The CFO will provide leadership and direction to the Executive Team and across the organization in the development of sound financial plans and strategies for the future. The CFO will also build and sustain the capacity of the finance department and lead it in providing exemplary financial stewardship.
With a solid track record in finance & accounting, a financial designation coupled with hospital experience and health system knowledge you will lead the portfolio into a strategic business partner for the whole organization. With knowledge of provincial funding models and practices and strong relationships in the health care sector, you are someone who understands the importance of continuous and effective communication and operates with a participative/consultative style.
To explore this opportunity further, please contact Lorraine Manners in our Toronto office at (416) 366-1990. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume online by clicking here.
Nearly a century after it began, Women’s College Hospital (WCH) remains dedicated to a single mission: groundbreaking advances in women’s health.
Today, Women’s College continues its legacy of courageous and creative innovation. It is Ontario’s only stand-alone academic ambulatory care facility. It conducts leading-edge research and provides cutting-edge services in women’s health. It is a teaching hospital fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. And it is building a new state-of-the-art hospital dedicated to ambulatory care that will seamlessly integrate pioneering research, exemplary teaching and compassionate care.
We are seeking an individual who shares our commitment to innovation and learning to join our executive team as Chief Nursing Executive (CNE).
Reporting to the CEO, the CNE will lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of strategies that set the standard for nursing at WCH. Working closely with Clinical Directors, the Chief of Staff and other staff and leaders, the CNE will ensure that professional development is integral to the WCH nursing culture. By promoting research, education and best practices, the CNE will enhance relationships with members of the Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) as well as with our educational partners.
The successful candidate will be a nursing leader with at least five years of clinical experience and five years in a managerial/leadership role. With a keen ability to inspire teams, drive strategic direction and create enthusiasm for change, the successful candidate will be an advocate for the very best clinical practice and patient care. A Master’s degree in Science (or Nursing), with undergraduate credentials in Nursing and current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario are requirements.
If you believe you have the profile we are seeking, please forward your résumé with a letter explaining your interest by completing the “Registration Form” on the Kenniff & Racine’s website. All information received will be treated in the strictest confidence.
For more information, on Women College Hospital we invite you to visit the Hospital’s website at www.womenscollegehospital.ca.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants for this role. However, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Do you want to be part of a strong health care team recognized for their person-centred approach and clinical excellence? The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre, located in the heart of Toronto at the corner of Church and Bloor Street, is a 119-bed urban community hospital dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate services in complex continuing care, slow-paced rehabilitation and palliative care.
Client-centred, innovative and collaborative, you have a reputation for values-based decision-making and turning visions into realities. A skilled change agent and consensus builder, you are recognized for your superior leadership, strategic planning, demonstrated enterprise risk management and communication skills. Your career encompasses experience in geriatrics, building community outreach programs and multi-agency partnerships, as well as enhancing academic alliances and supporting clinical research. As a Healthcare Professional with more than 10 years’ senior management experience in a healthcare environment, and a Master’s degree (MScN, MHSc, MSc, MHA, MPT or MBA) or equivalent, you will join a progressive team committed to an environment where employees, continuous learning and quality improvement are highly valued.
Please forward your resume by January 12, 2009, to:
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Alberta Health Services was established in May as a provincial health authority responsible for overseeing the planning and delivery of health supports and services to the province’s three and a half million residents. Bringing together twelve formerly separate health entities, AHS is one of the world’s largest health systems and one of the country’s largest employers, with 85,000 employees and the resources necessary to re-invent the entire healthcare model.
The mission? To provide a patient-focused healthcare system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Building on the best of what has been developed throughout the province, AHS will develop a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing easy, consistent access to quality services for all Albertans and future generations. Reporting to a new Board appointed by the Minister, the CEO and Executive Team will work with physicians, health professionals, managers and support workers across the system to imagine, create and shape the future of healthcare delivery for all Albertans. Be part of a founding team that will innovate and execute as . . .
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER:
You may not come from healthcare or even the public sector. But what your credentials do show is the financial leadership experience necessary to leverage an $8 billion operating budget into the world’s most efficient and effective healthcare system. With Alberta Health Services, you will oversee the governance of finance, analytics, capital planning and procurement. A forward thinker who sees the big picture regarding budget, financial and reporting systems, you have first-hand experience with integrating and transforming the infrastructure of exceedingly complex, multi-billion-dollar organizations. You have a financial designation, and have excelled by gathering exceptional people around you and then giving them the tools and support they need to succeed. Project 9039.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CORPORATE SERVICES:
Whether you are with a Fortune 500 Company or in the highest echelons of the public sector, you have earned a reputation for creating infrastructures and cultures that ignite excellence. With responsibility for human resources, I.T., communications, legal and privacy management, you (and the team you assemble) will align the organization’s people and structure with the strategic plan, and ensure that the team has the supports necessary to plan and deliver health services of the highest quality. You'll build the culture and infrastructure to enable an Alberta Health Services vision that will redefine how and how well healthcare is delivered. A consummate leader, harmonizer and aligner, your success on the founding executive team will be key in determining the success of the organization. Project 9039.
You will play a critical role in improving patient care outcomes. Your mandate will include organization-wide business planning and accountability; establishment of a coordinated health research agenda, internally and with partners; public health including promotion, prevention and emergency preparedness; and community connections, including community health councils, foundations, and special advisory councils on cancer, mental health and addictions. Nothing is carved in stone. What you will have is an opportunity to create a major healthcare system that makes Alberta the model that every jurisdiction wants to copy. A leading innovator and implementer of next-generation healthcare research and delivery, you are ready for your next and most challenging quest. Project 9040.
ll submissions are confidential. Please indicate your interest in Project 9038, 9039, and 9040 through the “For Candidates” section of www.caldwell.ca or by email to resumes@caldwell.ca.
For more information on Alberta Health Services, please visit www.albertahealthservices.ca.
In this leadership capacity, you will oversee all operational aspects of a broad range of acute care and facility-based services while ensuring adherence to recognized policies and protocols. You will be involved in the strategic planning of nursing, rehab, and discharge services, the development of integrated programs and services that cater to a dynamic population, budget development, program assessment, communications, and various organizational activities. You will also provide guidance support to staff and volunteers, work collaboratively with local and regional management teams, and maintain solid ongoing relationships with key contacts and stakeholders. Your demonstrated knowledge of preventative health operations, mental health, and rehabilitation programs is accompanied by a baccalaureate degree in nursing and at least seven years’ experience in a similar role. Additionally, you are eligible for registration with the CRNBC.
For further information on this position and our full range of opportunities, or to apply, please visit:
- Smithers, BC
With your highly developed communication skills and proven leadership qualities, you will be responsible for the management of health care services and delivery with a commitment to quality improvement and client needs. You will initiate strategic plans, ensure consistency with health care and health plan goals, oversee all aspects of the existing and developing Home and Community Care services, develop and evaluate local processes, implement effective communications, and ensure performance standards are being met. You will liaise with program managers and work in collaborative relationships with the NW H&CC management team, NW leadership team, East Cluster management team, organizational leaders, and community stakeholders. You demonstrate strong people management skills and progressive knowledge with complex care, assisted living, community care services, dementia care services, and therapeutic recreation programs operations. Your baccalaureate degree in nursing is supported by at least five years’ experience in similar leadership role. Additionally, you are eligible for registration with the CRNBC.
For further information on this position and our full range of opportunities, or to apply, please visit:
Applications are invited for the position of Director of the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing at Ryerson University. This appointment will be for a term of five years commencing July 1, 2009 and incorporates a tenured or tenure-track faculty position.
Ryerson University’s fully accredited Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, one of 10 schools in the Faculty of Community Services, offers three dynamic programs: the Collaborative Nursing Degree Program, offered in partnership with Centennial and George Brown Colleges, the Post Diploma Nursing Degree Program and a Master of Nursing Program. The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing has a diverse student body of approximately 2500 full time students as well as 2500 part time students in outreach and continuing education partnership programs. We take pride in our innovative and responsive approach to educating nurses. We work from a strong shared leadership model between the leadership team and a body of over 35 engaged faculty members, valuing and encouraging the involvement of faculty across and between programs and supporting the active participation of faculty and students in all aspects of scholarship. We view scholarship in its broadest sense to be inclusive of the scholarship of teaching, discovery, integration and application.
The Director is the visible face of the School and is responsible for providing exemplary academic and administrative leadership. The Director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, community agencies and college and university partners to advance undergraduate and graduate programs.
The successful candidate must be innovative, and demonstrate an ability to seek solutions to complex problems in constantly changing university and professional practice environments. The successful candidate will have an established reputation as a nursing scholar and a leader with prior academic administrative experience in a university environment. Required qualifications include an advanced degree in nursing, a doctoral degree in nursing or related discipline and eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses Ontario.
Please forward your application, a detailed curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees, to be received by January 2, 2009 to:
Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Education:
- A Master’s degree is required, nursing preferred or equivalent with an undergraduate degree in nursing
- Relevant specialty certification an asset
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
- Three to five years recent related clinical experience with expert knowledge in gerontological nursing and wound management, advanced practice experience is an asset
- Research and/or program evaluation experience with knowledge of evidence-based processes including appraisal of research, application of findings and collaboration on research projects
- Leadership, mentorship and coaching experience
- Strong consultation skills with knowledge of models of consultation and their application with individuals, teams and communities
- Adult education/program development experience with knowledge of adult learning principles, curriculum development and teaching/learning strategies
- Strong communication skills with expertise in intra and interprofessional communication strategies
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills
- Change management experience is an asset
- Computer proficiency in using MS Office (e.g. Word, Powerpoint, Access, Excel) and statistical programs with knowledge of statistics and an ability to analyze and synthesize fiscal and patient care data
- Knowledge of regional and provincial health care systems and knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Regulated Health Professions Act, Public Hospitals Act)
- Familiar with professional and labour relations standards (e.g., collective agreements, Canadian
- Council on Health Services Accreditation)
- Member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Visit our web site: www.bridgepointhealth.ca
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
London Health Sciences is a regional centre for Neuroscience care, providing inpatient services to 2200 patients annually. Approximately 30,000 outpatients are assessed and treated annually in various specialized neuroscience clinics. Specialty care in neurology includes Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Disorders, Regional Stroke Program, Regional Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and Neuro-Critical Care. Neurosurgery Care includes Neurovascular, Neuro-Oncology, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Head Injury, and Epilepsy Surgery. The University Hospital site consists of a 55-bed acute inpatient unit with a 6-bed Neuro-Observation Unit and a 5-bed Acute Stroke Monitoring Unit. Additionally, there is an 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
Reporting to the Program Director this exciting opportunity includes responsibility for the management of human and material resources, developing and monitoring of the operating and capital equipment plans, quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, promotion and support of clinical research and teaching, and risk and utilization management activities. A major focus of this leadership role is fostering effective working relationships and linkages within interdisciplinary professional teams and customer support teams. Working in collaboration with other program teams and departments across the organization and with community and regional partners is a critical aspect to the quality of services within the Clinical Neurosciences Program. The Program Manager supports implementation of the vision, mission, values and strategic plan of LHSC.
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrated behaviours supporting our Core Values of Respect, Trust and Collaboration
- Participatory leadership, team building and highly developed organizational skills
- Excellent and effective abilities in both oral and written communication skills
- Highly developed critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize and analyze problems
- Excellent problem solving, decision-making, planning and evaluation skills
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Recognition and understanding of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and how it is applied in practical situations with the ability to assess emotional factors
- Ability to foster collaboration in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated ability to relate easily to a variety of people from various and diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple and competing priorities on a daily basis
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
- Current Certification of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- 3 years progressive experience in a clinical leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently manage human and fiscal resources
- Completion of Crucial Conversations training a definite asset
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
We foster a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC’s Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
London Health Sciences is a regional centre for Neuroscience care, providing inpatient services to 2200 patients annually. Approximately 30,000 outpatients are assessed and treated annually in various specialized neuroscience clinics. Specialty care in neurology includes Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Disorders, Regional Stroke Program, Regional Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and Neuro-Critical Care. Neurosurgery Care includes Neurovascular, Neuro-Oncology, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Cord Injury, Head Injury, and Epilepsy Surgery. The University Hospital site consists of a 55-bed acute inpatient unit with a 6-bed Neuro-Observation Unit and a 5-bed Acute Stroke Monitoring Unit. Additionally, there is an 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
Reporting to the Manager in Clinical Neurosciences, the Coordinator is accountable for the operational leadership of inpatient care neuroscience patients with a focus on patient-centred care. The role includes responsibility for the day-to-day clinical and operational activities, including the management of human and material resources and day-to-day staffing and scheduling, development and monitoring of the operating plans and budgets, quality improvement initiatives, and risk and utilization management activities. A major focus of the role is fostering effective working relationships and linkages within the teams and with other teams and departments across the organization.
Key Competencies:
- Demonstrated behaviours supporting our Core Values of Respect, Trust and Collaboration
- Participatory leadership, team building and organizational skills
- Excellent and effective ability in both written and oral communication skills
- Highly developed critical thinking skills and ability to conceptualize and analyze problems
- Excellent problem solving, planning and evaluation
- Recognition, understanding and demonstrated Emotional Intelligence (EI), particularly emotional self awareness, assertiveness, optimism, stress tolerance and empathy, in a variety of situations
- Ability to effectively work with diversity, appreciating that different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics can bring richness to the challenge at hand
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated ability to relate easily to a variety of people from various backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability in facilitating organizational change and improvements
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of recognized baccalaureate degree program in a relevant related field or equivalent experience acceptable by the hospital
- Current certificate of registration from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of Post RN Neuroscience Certificate Program preferred
- Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience
- Recent and relevant leadership and administrative experience preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to the development of professional practice, professional development, life long learning, evidence based practice and excellence in patient care
- Demonstrated experience in the principles and practice of Shared Leadership
- Knowledge of budgets, labour relations & good understanding of hospital operations preferred
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
We foster a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC’s Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct.
