Job Description
About Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) is a small and rural hospital that has been established in Alexandria, Ontario for over 50 years. HGMH provides acute care, 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to over 23,000 residents every year. Our team includes over 180 staff members, 50 Medical Staff members and 100 volunteers who all take pride in bringing quality health care to our local Eastern Ontario community. HGMH is seeking an outstanding healthcare leader to join the executive leadership team in the position of Vice-President, Clinical Services, Quality & Chief Nursing Executive, following a retirement the winter. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader driven to achieve continuous improvement, has the ability to lead teams of varying size and, and act as a community leader and spokesperson for quality, safe patient care, clinical services, and nursing. Make a difference at HGMH! Position Summary The Vice President of Clinical Services, Quality & Chief Nursing Executive will provide strategic leadership, proactive planning, and guidance for efficient and effective delivery of programs and services at HGMH. The VP will be responsible for collaborating with members of the senior leadership team and direct reports in developing strategies that will allow HGMH to meet its goals and accountabilities. The VP will play a central role in implementing strategic initiatives, and developing programs and services that support the hospitals vision of “providing your care, your way, with seamless integration, innovation, and equitable access for our communities”. The portfolio responsibilities include: all nursing and rehabilitation services, professional practice, Infection prevention & Control, ambulatory clinics, Diagnostic Imaging, Pharmacy, and other related departments as assigned. Essential Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Nursing required and; Masters Degree in Nursing, Business Administration or Leadership is considered a strong asset and preferred Minimum of five years of administrative and operations management experience in addition to significant experience in active nursing Key Competencies Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving ability. Knowledge of administration, leadership, management, and supervisory roles. Ability to work independently, interdependently and as an integral team member. Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and lifelong learning. Excellent inter-professional and communication skills (both verbal and written). Good communication skills in both official languages. HGMH Values are: Passion for what we do Accountability for our role Compassion for those we serve Teamwork for each other Note HGMH supports equal opportunity employment. We strongly encourage applications from all genders, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We thank all candidates for applying. We will only contact candidates selected for further consideration.