Clinical Director, Complex Continuing Care - West Park, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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West Park, Canada

3 days ago

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Description

Full-time

Department: West Park

Company Description:

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union:

Non-Union

Site:
UHN West Park Campus - 170 Emmett Avenue

Department:
Respiratory and Complex Continuing Care Programs

Reports to:
VP, Rehab & CCC

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy

Status:
Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date:
June 27, 2024

Position Summary

An energetic and visionary leader and key member of the hospital leadership team, the Clinical Director is responsible for all activities related to the administrative, operational and patient care functions within the designated programs.

They also promote quality patient care delivery, effective clinical resource management and ongoing development of teams within their programs.

The Clinical Director works with clinical/hospital/program leaders to ensure activities and programs are consistent with UHN's philosophy/objectives and that efficient/effective administrative and clinical practices are provided.

Our West Park Healthcare Centre teams take care of some of our most vulnerable patients with a focus on Rehabilitation and Complex Continuing Care.

The Respiratory & Complex Continuing Care Program Clinical Director will lead interprofessional teams that provide services to patients in the Specialized Respiratory & Tuberculosis Services, Long Term Ventilation, and Complex Continuing Care programs.

The Program also includes a Community based, 10 unit, Transitional Care program that supports individuals transitioning from hospital or community supports to independent living.

Duties

Leading and collaborating with their local leadership teams (Managers, APN
Educators, Advance Practice Nurses), Vice Presidents, Directors of Practice and Programs as well as Medical Directors and Division/Department Chiefs to ensure effective coordination of patient care
Providing exceptional leadership in the development of program, organizational and financial plans
Liaising and collaborating with internal and external professionals and stakeholders to ensure service is aligned and integrated across and within the Program, UHN and the community
Establishing and representing the Program through sound and influential decisionmaking and achievement of the strategic and operational plans
Performing other duties consistent to the job classification, as required.

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree and Master's Degree required in a Regulated Health Profession program, or recognized equivalent such as Masters of Health Administration.
Current certificate of Competency from a recognized Professional Health Disciplines College (e.g., College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, College of Nurses of Ontario).
Membership in a specialty association is preferred.
Minimum six (6) years related experience, including experience working in a leadership role.
Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining practice and quality control measures in the clinical practice environment (establishing standards of practice).
Project management experience.
Rehab or Acute care experience preferred.

Additional Information:

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.

It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN