Current Opportunities

VP Clinical Services/ Chief Nursing Executive, AMGH and SHH

Full-time Position

Reports to: President and CEO

Internal / External posting

About The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH):

The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital (AMGH) is a fully accredited healthcare organization located in the beautiful community of Goderich on the shores of Lake Huron. AMGH is the largest provider of acute care hospital services in Huron County. With an annual budget of $25M, AMGH offers a range of services including 24 hour emergency, intensive care, obstetrics, general surgery, inpatient adult psychiatry and multi-site community mental health. The organization hosts a comprehensive range of specialty and regional healthcare services such as a renal dialysis satellite and telestroke site.

About The South Huron Hospital (SHH):

The South Huron Hospital (SHH) was established in 1953 and serves a wide catchment area, including the Municipality of South Huron and its adjacent communities.

Located in a small, rural community, we are proud to offer a 24/7 Emergency Department. With 19 inpatient beds, we provide acute, rehabilitation, and complex continuing inpatient care. Our outpatient services encompass the continuum of care as we strive to meet the evolving needs of our patients and surrounding communities.

Position Description:

Reporting to the President and CEO, the Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive (VP & CNE) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and an active participant in the implementation, and monitoring the Hospital’s vision, mission, values and strategic plan. The VP & CNE, in partnership with the SLT, and, the Chiefs of Staff, is accountable for playing a key leadership role in hospital strategic planning, leadership team planning, decision-making and, ultimately, the delivery of high-quality clinical services, patient care and experience.

The VP & CNE also provides leadership in the development and implementation of hospital-wide activities and programs that promote a safe patient-centered environment and contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives. With responsibility for patient flow, the VP develops plans to improve internal and external capacity, flow, and resource utilization.

Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the coordination and direction of all patient care and staffing related activities within their respective area.
• Collaborating with leadership to ensure effective coordination of efforts for optimal patient care.
• Providing exceptional and visionary leadership in the development of program, organizational and financial plans.
• Fiscal accountability for the program’s financial resources, including the annual budget.
• Individual and team performance expectations.
• Providing direction and guidance to manage human resources appropriately (recruit, hire, train, coach, discipline and terminate staff).
• Labour relations and collaborative relationship building.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing combined with a postgraduate degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration or another related discipline.
• 7-10 years related senior leadership experience in a small/medium rural hospital/health care organization.
• Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (must be able to obtain if an out of province candidate).
• Proven leadership ability with a strong commitment to a collaborative and influential leadership approach.
• Demonstrated success in building partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally
• Effective team player with leadership values that reflect a commitment to the development of others and the ability to deliver exceptional outcomes in an inter-professional environment.
• Skill working with various stakeholders, individuals and teams to build consensus and support for change initiatives to achieve corporate, program and system goals.
• Strong clinical and administrative leadership abilities with extensive experience and ability to lead successful change in patient-centered care.
• Operational management expertise including exceptional financial, human resources, quality improvement, change management, planning, and utilization.
• Able to travel between multiple sites for work purposes.
• Available for Administration on Call rotation
• Current Police Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen and immunization status required upon hire.

Immunization Records: Successful candidates must provide evidence of fully completed COVID-19 vaccination status prior to your first day of work. Any candidate entering the facility to attend an interview will be required to provide evidence of a fully completed COVID-19 vaccination status. To be considered fully immunized, individuals need to have received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days earlier than the date they arriving to an interview or to begin work at HHS.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

Qualified individuals may submit a resume and covering letter in confidence via this website. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.