Director Of Geriatrics And Supporting Services

Reporting to the Vice President, Community Medicine and Population Health, Interprofessional Practice/Development and Clinical Education, the Director of Geriatrics and Supporting Services is responsible for all activities encompassing both the administrative and patient care functions of the numerous clinical programs. This role will provide visionary leadership and sound decision making to ensure that the program/service’s strategic and operational plans are achieved and in alignment with the corporate strategic plan. In collaboration with the Chiefs of Service, Managers, Inter-professional Chiefs and other internal and external stakeholders, the Director will ensure the provision of safe, quality, evidence based, patient care, research and education in alignment with the corporate mission, vision and values. Further, the position will provide strategic direction and leadership to establish program specific service development that meets the needs of the community.

The Program Director is accountable for human resource and fiscal management in partnership with the program's management team. These accountabilities are set within the values and expectations for Hamilton Health Sciences.

• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, written and oral communication, critical thinking, analysis, consultation and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an environment that supports clinical excellence, continuous learning, innovation and research
• Demonstrated scholarly and/or professional activity
• Health Professional Master's Degree preferred, or equivalent related experience.
• Previous experience in strategic program development
• Demonstrated effective analytical, strategic, and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated leadership in system integration as it relates to clinical program at the provincial, regional and LHIN levels
• Past clinical experience in a relevant health related field related to clinical program
• Previous experience (5 to 7 years) progressive line management
• Proven track record of managing complex change in organizations, and facilitating highly productive partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Job

Management

Primary Location

Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at

St. Peter's Hospital

Organization

Comm Med & Pop Hlth VP Adm

Status

Regular

Hours per week

37.5

Number of Openings

1

Union Code

Non Union Employees

Minimum Salary

76.6500

Maximum Salary

98.2700

Post Date

Jul 11, 2023, 11:00:00 PM

Jul 18, 2023, 10:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research—ranked fourth in Canada—and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,400 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Start exploring opportunities now and join our team of over 15,000 dedicated staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers.

The Community Medicine & Population Health, Interprofessional Development/Practice and Clinical Education Portfolio includes population health, seniors' strategy, ambulatory, complex and palliative care, and contributes to system wide transformative change. The Community Medicine and Population Heath Portfolio supports site activity at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Urgent Care Center, St. Peter’s Hospital and the Satellite Health Facility.

The Geriatrics and Support Services Program stretches across multiple sites and includes: Skin, Wound and Ostomy Team, Authorizing Mechanisms and Policy and Document Management Program (AMPDM), Vascular Access Team, HHS Seniors Program, Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit (GRU), and the SPH Centre for Healthy Aging (CHA).

Schedule Work Hours

Generally, Monday – Friday business hours; participation in the Director On-Call roster begins after 6 months in the role.

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement