The Kidney Foundation of Canada
National Director of Programs and Public Policy

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is one of the country’s most respected and successful national health charities. Through a network of Branches across Canada and with the support of its dedicated volunteers, the Foundation is committed to kidney health and to improved lives for all people affected by kidney disease. Today, the Foundation provides a range of programs and services to reduce the burden of kidney disease, and to educate people about risks and better management of the leading causes of kidney disease.

A key member of the senior team, the National Director of Programs and Public Policy works closely with colleagues from across the country, helping influence national health policy and developing new and exciting programs for the Foundation. Through new technologies and interactive web-based tools, and in collaboration with the Foundation’s communications team, the National Director helps promote greater engagement and connectivity with patients, stakeholders and the public. The National Director also plays a central advocacy and external relations role, advancing the importance of ongoing education, healthy living and kidney screening, and raising the Foundation’s profile with patients, partners, donors and governments

As the ideal candidate, you display initiative, entrepreneurship and creativity. You have a solid foundation in advocacy and federal health policy, and an appreciation for the role of new media in promoting an organization’s message and brand. You are the consummate professional and team player. You have extensive experience in program management and service delivery, and can manage multiple projects within a collaborative and consensus based national environment. You build relationships based on trust, respect and transparency. Your knowledge of kidney health gained as a clinician, healthcare manager, or leader within a related health discipline or health charity is a desired asset, as is your ability to communicate in both official languages.

For further information or to apply, please contact Michael Naufal (michael.naufal@odgersberndtson.ca) or John Caminiti (john.caminiti@odgersberndtson.ca) in our Ottawa office at 613-742-3202. To apply online please go to Odgers Berndtson to submit your resume and any other related information.

Health Service Administrator, Central Okanagan

Interior Health’s annual operating budget of over $1 billion allows us to manage 34 hospitals and health centres, more than 85 residential care facilities and public health, mental health and community-based health care programs. There are over 18,000 employees and 1,230 physicians on our team. We offer an exciting senior leadership opportunity in the Central Okanagan - one of the fastest growing areas in BC. Within this portfolio we are currently expanding ambulatory and emergency services, supporting the roll out of the Cardiac Revascularization program and transitioning Kelowna General to become a full teaching hospital, in partnership with the UBC Okanagan Medical School. The total operating budget of this portfolio is approximately $206 million with a staffing complement of over 1800 employees.

Role Requirements

The Health Service Administrator for the Central Okanagan is directly accountable to the Chief Operating Officer for the strategic, operational and financial leadership of the Central Okanagan health services. This position plays a key role in maintaining both internal and external relationships through strong communication skills and good collaborative work practices. Specifically, this position:

• Leads the Central Okanagan management team in achieving operational goals and objectives for provision of health services throughout the continuum of care.
• Provides inspiring leadership that ensures a culture of quality care.
• Through consultation, engagement and communication, works with key stakeholders to achieve strategic operational planning to determine viable options for meeting clinical outcomes.
• Is accountable for the financial management of resources throughout Central Okanagan health services.
• Identifies priorities, plans and integrates multiple projects with vision and strategy, ensuring growth and expansion of services occur seamlessly while maintaining existing core services.
• Develops respectful, collaborative relationships between interdisciplinary team members, volunteers, medical staff and key external stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

As effective member of the Okanagan Leadership Team, the Health Service Administrator will be a strong strategic leader with experience in complex organizations with multiple internal and external stakeholders. This person will have:

• A clinical background in any health profession, with a strong understanding of integrated health systems.
• A proven track record of strong leadership in complex health care organizations.
• Demonstrated communication skills, with the ability to develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Managed the operational issues of providing quality care while delivering on fiscal and capital plans with finite resources.
• Established effective structures and processes for financial accountability.

Your 10+ years’ experience in leading large, complex, adaptive health organizations combined with your Masters Degree in Health Administration or relevant field matches the critical qualifications for this role. Your experience in alternative service delivery methods and public/private partnerships (P3) would be an asset. If you are a proven leader with excellent communication skills, ability to foster relationships at many levels and act as a strategic catalyst for transformational change, we look forward to hearing from you.

Room to Grow

We offer an excellent Flexible Benefits Plan allowing you to tailor your benefits to your individual needs. Relocation Assistance is available. You may be able to transfer your pension from another province.

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Founding Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Regina

The University of Regina is a comprehensive university with a growing national reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting the best and brightest minds and preparing them to excel in the global community. 

The University of Regina recently established a Faculty of Nursing in response to the new nursing education strategy announced by the Government of Saskatchewan in February, 2009. Partnering with the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) the University is poised to deliver the Saskatchewan Collaborative Nursing Programs. Our Vision is to build a scholarly teaching and research community, working collaboratively with Health Care and First Nations Partners to provide nursing education that promotes critical thinking, ethical practice and lifelong learning. Our graduates will demonstrate leadership as clinicians, researchers, educators and administrators. For more information please visit University of Regina.

The University of Regina is seeking an experienced, collaborative and visionary nurse leader and educator, to build the new Faculty of Nursing and, to lead the new Saskatchewan Collaborative Nursing Programs in partnership with SIAST. The Dean is an integral member of the Senior University Leadership Team and will play a pivotal role in developing these new programs in collaboration with our partners. The Dean is defined under the University of Regina Act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Faculty and as such will be expected to provide dynamic, strategic and visionary academic leadership by promoting excellence and integrity.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, university teaching and research experience in nursing, a track record of successful program coordination and supervisory experience, and will be eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association. Experience with working in Collaborative Nursing Programs, inter-professional education and/or Aboriginal health would be a distinct asset.

Consideration of candidates will begin in October, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates are sought for a tenured academic appointment to begin as early in the 2009-2010 academic year as possible.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Regina is committed to achieving a representative workforce and qualified diversity group members are encouraged to self identify on their applications.

To learn more about this unique and exciting leadership opportunity please contact Alex Verdecchia or Maureen Geldart at (604) 926-0005 or submit an application, including a CV, letter of introduction and the names and contact information of three references in confidence to THE GELDART CONSULTING GROUP INC. or email info@thegeldartgroup.com.

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Vice President, Programs & Services
Accreditation Canada

For over 50 years, Accreditation Canada has developed and promoted standards of excellence and helped health services organizations across the country and around the globe improve quality, performance and patient safety. 

Accreditation Canada has grown to become one of the most highly respected and sought-after accreditation organizations in the world.  Today, Accreditation Canada serves over 1,000 domestic and international clients, including Regional Health Authorities, hospitals, and community-based programs and services, from both the private and public sectors.

As the Vice President Programs and Services, you are a key member of Accreditation Canada’s Executive Team and play an important role in driving quality and performance excellence. You provide strategic direction on a range of initiatives designed to promote and market the value, development, and expanded use of Accreditation Canada’s products and services.  To this end, you guide research and program development efforts and champion a team culture focused on exceptional service to both new and existing clients. You also play an important external role, collaborating with partners and stakeholders, developing new business, and representing Accreditation Canada at the local, provincial and national levels.

As the ideal candidate, you hold a graduate degree in a relevant discipline and have extensive senior management experience. Your clinical preparation or firsthand knowledge of health service delivery will serve clients well, as will your knowledge of how accreditation programs can add value and help improve performance and quality.  A highly strategic leader, you are respected for your integrity, diplomacy and sound judgment. Your supportive management style emphasizes teamwork, coaching, and mentorship. You have superior communication and facilitation skills and possess the political acuity, objectivity and sensitivity required to navigate within a complex, multi-layered, pan-Canadian arena.  Your ability to communicate in both official languages will be a valuable asset in this national role.

If you are interested in being part of a high performing team that is helping to
drive quality health services, please contact Michael Naufal and Michael Williams at 613-742-3201 in our Ottawa office. To apply for this position online, go to www.rayberndtson.ca/en/careers/8782 .

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McGill University Health Centre

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is known internationally for excellence specialized patient care, research and teaching. One of Canada’s foremost university hospital centres and affiliated with the McGill University, the MUHC has a long tradition of leadership in healthcare disciplines. The MUHC plans to redeploy it’s activities on several sites with the construction of new facilities on the Glen Campus, the expansion and the modernization of the Montreal General Hospital at the Mountain Campus and the modernization of the Campus Lachine.

Position: Director of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer
Directorate: Nursing

Job summary

Under the authority of the Associate Director General of Clinical Operations and Nursing Affairs, the incumbent is the senior nursing leader in the MUHC and is responsible for the vision, mission, values, organization, standards, evaluation, quality of care and financial accountability for Nursing
resources under his (her) responsibility. As a member of the senior management team, he (she) works with other senior leaders to determine mission, goals and objectives of the MUHC and to integrate clinical care, teaching/learning and research. Within a matrix model of service/professional departments and clinical missions, the incumbent of Nursing works in partnership with the Director of Professional Services, the Associate Director Medical Affairs and Clinical Development and the Associate Director General Finance, Administrative and Clinical Support. Together, they ensure that the clinical, operational, academic, and strategic activities are aligned with the mission and the objectives of the MUHC.

Functions

• Assures the continuous development of nursing knowledge and practice and the organization
  and quality of nursing care.
• Ensures delivery of care consistent with standards of nursing practice while assuring
  appropriate allocation of the available human, material and financial resources.
• Establishes standards of education, leadership and research.
• Ensures that nursing care is based on the needs of the patients and their families within the
  population health approach and within the context of our academic mandate.
• In collaboration with the Nursing Mission Associate Directors, participates in the appropriate
  distribution of nursing resources.
• Responsible for the financial accountability for Nursing resources in the academic health
  center.
• Enables, in collaboration with the President of the Council of nurses, the ability of the council
  to fulfill its mandate

Requirements

The position description is available in Human Resources.

• PhD in Nursing or related discipline preferred, Masters degree Nursing required
• Minimum 5 years in an academic teaching hospital in a senior clinical/administrative capacity
• Member in good standing of the OIIQ
• Superior communication & problem solving skills
• Clear vision of Nursing in an academic health centre
• Ability to lead the work of integration and harmonization
• Understanding of the principles of quality improvement and the ability to create a program to
  measure quality of care
• Experience in team building and change management
• Understanding of the dynamic health services environment
• Advanced knowledge & experience in financial management
• Fluently bilingual, written and spoken

Classification/Salary: Class 23

Submit your CV :
By May 22, 2009 to :
Yves Laguë
Service to MUHC Managers
2155, Guy Street, Room 606A
Montréal, Québec H3H 2R9
Fax : (514) 934-8541
E-mail : srh.cadres@muhc.mcgill.ca

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Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses Executive Director

The Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses (ACEN) is seeking a creative, progressive and innovative leader to assume a half-time position as the Executive Director.

In this interesting and dynamic position you will administer the day to day operations of the Academy and provide strategic support and direction to the Executive Committee and members of the Academy in regard of the development and implementation of strategies to grow the organization and to continue to position it to influence policy pertaining to senior nursing leadership, nursing practice, quality of care and health service sustainability, nursing education, and research for and about nursing and broader health care system reform.

This is a half-time position with flexible hours and will suit someone seeking to explore new and flexible opportunities for nursing leadership.

Key Activities

The Executive Director of ACEN:

• Manages operational and tactical requirements related to administration of the Academy’s business
• Supports and the development and communication of policy positions that address the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing, nursing leadership and the health care system
• Participates in ongoing consultation and collaboration with key organizations to create and sustain networks and linkages with other federal nursing and health leadership organizations
• Represents ACEN in national committees and working groups with key federal or provincial organizations, stakeholders, partners and health care professionals;

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants for this role will have a Baccalaureate in Nursing with a Masters in Nursing, or related field and have extensive experience in nursing leadership at a senior administrative level, plus a broad understanding of the health care system and the processes involved in policy development.

The position is situated in Ottawa.

Interested parties should submit a letter indicating their interest in this role, together with a resume to Jody Layer at jody@associationstrategygroup.com by May 15, 2008.

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Canada’s executive nurses set the stage for new directions in policy leadership

The Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses represents the voice of nursing leadership in Canada. Founded over thirty years ago, ACEN was created as a network of chief nursing officers of major teaching hospitals and deans and directors of Schools of nursing....