IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Vice President, Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Executive
North York General Hospital (NYGH) is one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, affiliated with the University of Toronto, offering their culturally diverse community a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services across seven sites, and is an active member of North York Toronto Health Partners. NYGH has a budget of $485M and over 5000 dedicated staff, physicians, and volunteers.
Through partnerships, collaboration, and academic endeavours, NYGH seeks to set new standards for quality, safety, and people-centred care. NYGH achieved Accreditation Canada’s highest level of achievement, Exemplary Standing, was named Canada’s Number One Community Academic Hospital for 2024 by Newsweek Magazine for the sixth consecutive year and was once again named one of Canada’s Best Employers (2024) by Forbes Magazine. These accolades are but a few of the accomplishments of this progressive healthcare institution, with aspirations of significant growth, bold innovation, and distinction.
Serving one of the fastest growing and most diverse populations in the Greater Toronto Area, with the highest concentration of seniors in Toronto, NYGH is facing an unprecedented increase in patient volumes and service demand. As such, NYGH has embarked on the most ambitious expansion in its history, centred on a modern New Patient Care Tower addition and a new long-term care home development. Together they will be at the heart of a connected Campus of Care supporting the community at all life stages. The new long-term care development will be amongst the largest in the province, featuring a progressive vision and design.
NYGH is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment that respects, encourages, and celebrates diversity. NYGH is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodations, please notify Mirams Becker who will, with NYGH, work with you to meet your needs.
On a practical level, you will
The VP, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive will provide overall direction and strategic leadership for assigned portfolios which include:
•Cancer, Cardiology & Critical Care Program
•Emergency Services Program & Nursing Resource Team
•Maternal Newborn, Paediatrics & Clinical Genetics Program
•Medicine Program
•Mental Health Program
•Surgery Program
•Interprofessional Practice, Research & Education
As Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), responsible for professional nursing practice in the organization and is the representative for the nursing cohort at the senior leadership team (SLT), Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) and serves as a member of the North York General Hospital Board of Governors. Maintains responsibility for the professional practice for the other non-medical, allied health professionals in the organization, and interacts with the professional bodies as required. Engage clinical leadership to achieve clinical excellence, pursue quality initiatives and to lead the transformation and implementation of new models of care. Promote a culture of innovation, change, and accountability within the clinical services programs leadership team. Advocate for the advancement of interprofessional practice, people-centred care, and safety at all levels within the organization and in external partnerships
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a values-driven and visionary leader with a proven history of progressive leadership of hospital clinical programs, health service delivery or equivalent. Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A bachelor’s degree, coupled with a graduate degree in nursing, health policy, or business/health/public administration is required. Extensive experience within a community or academic health sciences hospital including knowledge of relevant health care legislation, framework and regulations. A thorough understanding and appreciation of the complexities and stakeholder dynamics of community teaching hospitals, including the integration of patient care with teaching and research. Excellent leadership skills, understanding and valuing organizational culture and actively works to impact it positively. Commitment and ability to coach, mentor, support and develop high performing and innovative clinical teams and leaders.
What We Offer
To join this dynamic organization and senior leadership team, please submit your expression of interest (cover letter and resume) to Candidates will be considered immediately; applications should be received no later than September 27th. For additional information contact Hayley Becker, Partner, at and Sarah Adams, Principal, at