Vice President, Clinical and Chief Nursing ExecutiveRoss Memorial HospitalRoss Memorial Hospital (RMH) is a 187-bed community hospital with a proud history extending back over a century. RMH is an active community hospital serving more than 80,000 local residents and has a high volume of seasonal visitors with growth in the City of Kawartha Lakes expected to rise in population to over 100,000 by 2050. Our hospital is one of the largest employers in the region, with close to 1000 staff members, 225 credentialed physicians, and a robust Volunteer support system. Together, the team provides compassionate, high quality patient care to more than 35,000 emergency patients and 5,000 inpatients each year. RMH offers a wide variety of acute and continuing care services, including a 24/7/365 Emergency Department, Obstetrics, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology, Outpatient Dialysis, a Schedule 1 Mental Health program, Level 3 ICU, Restorative Seniors Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, a progressive health promotion program for chronic disease management, and a full range of Diagnostic Imaging, including MRI.
RMH is part of the Ontario Health Central East provincial health care system. Neighbouring hospitals include Peterborough Regional Health Centre [45 minutes to the east], Haliburton Highlands Health Services [1 hour to the north] and Lakeridge Health in Oshawa [1 hour to the south], and we connect local care through the Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Ontario Health Team. RMH is the only hospital in the City of Kawartha Lakes, an “urban meets rural” municipality of 3,000 sq. km located 1½ hours north east of Toronto.
The Vice President, Clinical and Chief Nursing Executive (VP & CNE), is an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team who oversees the provision of patient care and quality of care at Ross Memorial Hospital, in collaboration with the Chief of Staff. Reporting to the President and CEO, the VP & CNE provides visionary nursing leadership and develops, implements, and evaluates strategies that align with the corporate strategic directions. With a commitment to enhance the quality of patient care and advance patient care through integration, the VP & CNE will expand their knowledge on emerging evidence-based best practices to inform approaches, provide direction in a dynamic health care environment, devise change management strategies, guide program development, and forge flourishing internal and external relationships and networks.
With a decade of progressive clinical leadership roles at a complex healthcare organization, the ideal candidate has the ability to construct robust teams that are collaborative and outcome-orientated, foster a positive work environment, and will commit to supporting the professional development of others. Possessing business acumen and superior analytical thinking and research skills, the VP & CNE has a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant health care legislation, experience integrating technical information systems into clinical practice, and expertise with knowledge translation and innovation. A registered nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required, combined with a Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Care Management or a related health science discipline (preferred).
To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate (
[email protected]).
Ross Memorial Hospital ( www.rmh.org) is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct..