Director, Surgical Programs

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our work led by the Organizational Development and Diversity Department on our Leading edge Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar and our innovative Health Equity Certificate programs. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing and Allied Professional Executive, this position is responsible for providing creative and effective leadership to the Surgical Program across all sites of Scarborough Health Network to enable optimal clinical decision-making and patient care within the program. This role also works closely with our community partners, Ontario Health (OH) and Scarborough OHT to advance activities that promote seamless patient care across the continuum. The scope of the role involves planning and coordinating patient care services within the program to ensure the provision of seamless, efficient and effective delivery of patient care services. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that maximum fiscal accountability and quality performance standards are met.

The successful candidate will have 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in a complex multi-site acute care environment, demonstrating leadership experience in building relationships, fostering collaboration, leading change and exploring innovative approaches to care delivery that focuses on improving the patient experience. The successful candidate will have the ability to transform and continuously deliver positive outcomes of care in a fast-paced, high volume environment. In addition to a Master’s Degree, the candidate will ideally bring leadership experience with a successful track record in peri-operative services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to ensure systems are in place to enable optimal clinical decision-making and patient care within the individual programs and across programs and sites.

• Collaborate with the Medical Director, Program Business Managers and other team members to create a vision for the program that is consistent with the Corporate Mission and Vision.

• Develop and utilize metrics to ensure the achievement of identified program and corporate outcomes.

• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources, both fiscal and human, within the program and corporately.

• Manage an overall budget responsibility of approximately $80 million

• Create an environment and culture that will ensure patient and staff safety, and individual accountability.

• Demonstrate ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Patient and Family Centered Care.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in a clinical discipline and/ or health-related discipline, CHE preferred.

• 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in a complex acute care environment.

• Proven management skills, including quality improvement, change management, evaluation, planning and utilization management skills, risk and patient safety.

• Demonstrated track record implementing complex change initiatives.

• Evidence of innovative leadership skills and proven ability to foster a collaborative team approach to decision making.

• Thorough understanding of LEAN management principles and benchmarking principles and practices.

• Foster positive, respectful internal and external relationships/partnerships.

• Excellent interpersonal skills in negotiation, conflict resolution and consensus building with a participative / consultative style that brings consensus.

• Understanding of labour relations issues and processes.

• Ability to relate effectively with front-line staff and all levels of management, physicians, board members and the public.

• Strong business, financial and human resource management experience, including planning, analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Surgical nursing experience an asset.

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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