Vice President, Clinical Services

Introduction

Requisition Number: JR101984

Overview

Locations: Markham, Ontario
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 1 day ago
Job Requisition ID: JR101984

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land Acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands. We acknowledge that Indigenous Peoples were not asked to share their territory with settler populations and that we are all here as uninvited guests. We acknowledge and thank all generations of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island for their commitment, contributions, and protection of the land and its resources.

What We Need:

We are looking for a senior healthcare leader to join our senior leadership team, who thrives in creating a patient-centered, team-focused environment. You will foster a culture of quality, compassion, and innovation while empowering staff, physicians, and volunteers to excel in their roles. Your leadership style blends strong clinical expertise with business acumen to implement evidence-based solutions and drive strategic growth. You’ll lead by example as a collaborative member of the senior leadership team, working with internal and external partners to improve care and expand services for the community.

Who You Are:

• Values Driven Leader: You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage.
• Patient-Centered Executive: You are deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring that strategic decisions and operational improvements are always grounded in what’s best for patients and their families.
• Transformational Leader: You have a track record of driving innovation and leading complex change while building strong, collaborative teams.
• Strong Operator and Coach: You have demonstrated experience of delivering sound clinical operations, managing resources, and coaching leaders on operational performance.

Work Schedule:

Full Time Senior Leadership position. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care advancement at the hospital, guiding the implementation of Oak Valley Health’s 5-year strategic plan.
• Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive to develop and promote quality improvement strategies, ensuring patient, team, and family involvement in designing improvements.
• Mentor and empower clinical teams to foster development and decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health and regional partners to plan and respond to program changes, community growth and daily operating pressures.
• Foster collaboration across programs and departments to enhance operational, quality and strategic initiatives.
• Integrate the organization’s mission, values, and ethics throughout clinical programs.
• Manage human, fiscal, and material resources to meet community service demands.
• Drive program growth and clinical service expansion through partnerships with the Ministry of Health, Ontario Health, Hospital Foundations and peers across the senior leadership team.
• Partner with the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to support Ontario Health Teams in improving care for priority populations.
• Actively contribute to senior leadership and relevant cross-functional forums.
• Partner with the Chief Nurse Executive and Chief of Staff supporting the Board Quality and Safety Committee.

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred, in Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, other Clinical Professions or a related field.
• Active member of a regulatory college, if applicable (e.g., College of Nurses).
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Proven ability to lead clinical operations and quality improvement in a hospital setting.
• Experience in developing and mentoring interprofessional teams, including succession planning.
• Skilled in creating and evaluating performance measures to achieve strategic goals.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using key business tools including Meditech and Microsoft Office 365.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of leadership experience at the Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive, or Director level.
• Experience in leading hospital operations and quality improvement initiatives.
• Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation.
• Board experience.

Other Attributes:

• A caring, empathetic leader with the ability to connect with people.
• Strong commitment to fostering a culture of quality improvement and collaboration.
• Professional, calm under pressure, and adaptable to change.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Commitment to the values of compassion, respect, inclusion, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Who We Are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge), a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement:

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. 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 and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country.Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.