Scarborough Health Network Director, Cardiovascular and Stroke Job in Canada Recruiting by Boyden

Director, Cardiovascular & Stroke
Scarborough Health Network

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is a community teaching network, located in one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in Canada. SHN is proud to be named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2022. Across our three hospital sites – Birchmount Hospital, Centenary Hospital, General Hospital – and several community-based satellite clinics, our programs and services are designed for the specific needs of the Scarborough community. With 900 inpatient beds, 6000 staff, and 950 physicians, SHN is one of the largest community hospital networks in Canada. SHN offers three full-service emergency departments; diagnostic, surgery, rehabilitation, and geriatric care; as well as advanced birthing centres for moms, newborns, and growing families. With leading minds and medical expertise, We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Clinical Programs, the Director, Cardiovascular & Stroke is responsible for providing creative and effective leadership to the Cardiology and Stroke Care Programs across all sites of Scarborough Health Network to enable optimal clinical decision-making and patient care within the program. This role also works closely with external partners including Ontario Health, The Toronto Stroke Network, and CorHealth to advance activities that promote seamless patient care across the continuum. The scope of the role involves planning and coordinating patient care services within the program to ensure the provision of seamless, efficient and effective delivery of patientcare services. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that maximum fiscal accountability and quality performance standards are met. The Director will collaborate with the Executive Vice President and Physician Leadership, in developing and executing on the multi-year plan to move the Cardiovascular & Stroke program to ‘Centre of Excellence” status including: increasing referral volumes for minimally invasive advanced cardiac services and the expansion of the integrated stroke program to meet community needs.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of progressive experience in a complex multi-site acute care environment, demonstrating leadership experience in building relationships, fostering collaboration, leading change and exploring innovative approaches to care delivery that focuses on improving the patient experience. The successful candidate will have the ability to transform and continuously deliver positive outcomes of care in a fast-paced, high volume environment. In addition to a Master′s Degree in a clinical, health or business discipline, the candidate will ideally bring leadership experience with a successful track record in Cardiovascular Care.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate [email protected].

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.