Patient Care Director, Medicine – Full Time – Markham Site

Who you are:
You encompass MSH’s core values and live the words of Respect, Trust, Commitment, Compassion and Courage

You bring transformational leadership, systems thinking, innovation and energy

You possess strong clinical management experience and solid human resources, financial management and strategic planning skills.

You are an innovative and patient centered individual with excellent customer service skills

You have vision, flexibility, transparency, honesty and practicality

You are organized, accurate and able to multi task and meet deadlines

Who we are:
Markham Stouffville Hospital (MSH) is one of Ontario’s leading community hospitals. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and our Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centered care to more than 435,000 patients each year. We offer a full range of programs spanning acute care, emergency, diagnostic, childbirth and children’s services, mental health & addictions, rehabilitation/continuing care and ambulatory programs. We also work closely with a broad range of community partners through the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 600 professional staff, 2,400 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. Are you ready to join us?

What we need:
Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Programs & Chief Nurse Executive, the successful candidate will be responsible for Acute Medicine, Intensive Care, Respiratory Therapy and Ambulatory Care. With unwavering focus on the MSH Vision and Mission the Director leads, in partnership with physician chiefs, the program strategic direction and is accountable for the implementation of all operations and initiatives, ensuring they align with program and strategic goals of the organization.

Compensation:
Band B: $64.14 – $83.70 per hour

What you bring to MSH:
Demonstrated progressive experience in clinical leadership roles

Master’s Degree in a Health Related discipline

Registered Nurse with current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Current membership in relevant professional organizations

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a self-directed manner as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated experience in promoting high quality, interprofessional work environments that result in safe, quality, patient-centered outcomes

Demonstrated success of organizational change initiatives that have improved both clinical and fiscal outcomes

Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement

Commitment to working in partnership with patients and families and building a culture dedicated to improving the patient experience

Ability to apply communication, facilitation and conflict management skills and expertise to influence and negotiate effective quality of care process and resolution of issues/disputes

Commitment to on-going learning and professional development

Strong understanding of health care roles, scope of practice and health-care related legislation (e.g. RHPA, QCIPA)

Demonstrated ability to access, interpret, and synthesize evidence based practices

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Markham Stouffville Hospital 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 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. Furthermore, Markham Stouffville Hospital 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.

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