Clinical Director, Brain Cardiac and Spine

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Union: non-union
Site: Lyndhurst and University Centre, Toronto Rehab Institute
Department: Brain, Cardiac and Spine Program
Reports to: VP, Clinical
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy.
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 1, 2024

Position Summary

An energetic and visionary leader and key member of the hospital leadership team, the Clinical Director is responsible for all activities related to the administrative, operational and patient care functions within the designated programs. They also promote quality patient care delivery, effective clinical resource management and ongoing development of teams within their programs. The Clinical Director works with clinical/hospital/program leaders to ensure activities and programs are consistent with UHN's philosophy/objectives and that efficient/effective administrative and clinical practices are provided.

Our Brain, Cardiac and Spine Programs are regional programs and take care of a wide range of patients including those with a Spinal Cord Injury, Acute Brain Injury, Stroke or those recovering from a Cardiac event. The program teams are multi disciplinary and committed to putting the needs of the patients first.

Duties:

• Leading and collaborating with their local leadership teams (Managers, APN - Educators, Advance Practice Nurses), Vice Presidents, Directors of Practice and Programs as well as Medical Directors and Division/Department Chiefs to ensure effective coordination of patient care
• Providing exceptional leadership in the development of program, organizational and financial plans
• Liaising and collaborating with internal and external professionals and stakeholders to ensure service is aligned and integrated across and within the Program, UHN and the community
• Establishing and representing the Program through sound and influential decision-making and achievement of the strategic and operational plans
• Performing other duties consistent to the job classification, as required

Education:

• Baccalaureate degree and Master's Degree required in a Regulated Health Profession program, or recognized equivalent such as Masters of Health Administration
• Current certificate of Competency from a recognized Professional Health Disciplines College (e.g., College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, College of Nurses of Ontario)

Experience:

• Eight (8) years related experience required
• Six (6) or more years related experience (program/service), including experience working in a leadership role
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining practice and quality control measures in the clinical practice environment (establishing standards of practice)
• Leadership experience across the health care sector
• Experience with complex budgets
• Rehab or Acute care experience preferred

Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

• Specialty association membership

Additional Skills & Functional/Technical Competencies:

• Embraces and practices a positive leadership approach, consistent with UHN Leadership Principles
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and excellent judgment with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

Why join UHN?

• In addition to working alongside a diverse team of some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. Eligibility to participate in a generous HOOPP Pension plan (https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.