Manager, District Stroke & Rehabilitation #584-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Owen Sound seeks a Manager for the District Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit. In this full-time role, you'll provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for stroke and rehabilitation programs, and collaborate with regional partners to enhance clinical care. Required qualifications include a Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline, strong leadership skills, and extensive clinical experience. The salary range for this position is $113,580 - $134,735.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in a multi-union, multi-site hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for stroke and rehabilitation programs.
• Collaborate with regional networks and partners for clinical excellence.
• Ensure high-quality patient care across the stroke continuum.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Leadership in clinical practice

Quality improvement initiatives

Healthcare policy

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline

Master’s Degree in a health-related field

Job description

DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT STROKE & REHABILITATION

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: NON-UNION

STATUS: FULL-TIME

SALARY RANGE: $113,580 - $134,735

The Manager of District Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit provides strategic leadership, clinical direction, and operational oversight for district stroke and rehabilitation programs. In this key role, the manager collaborates closely with the Southwest Regional Stroke Network and local partners to drive clinical excellence and advance best practices in stroke care across Grey and Bruce. Reporting to the Director of Critical Care, Rehabilitation, and Stroke, the manager fosters strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and community partners to ensure integrated, high-quality patient care across the stroke continuum. Evidence- informed care is a key driver for this position, guiding clinical decision-making and supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care that achieves the best possible outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

• Baccalaureate Degree and/or Diploma in a health‑related discipline is required
• Regulated health care professional in good standing with appropriate health professional regulatory body in Ontario
• Master’s Degree in a health‑related field preferred
• Minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience and a minimum of two years’ leadership experience in an acute care setting
• Recent management or leadership experience, preferably in a multi-union, multi-site hospital environment
• Demonstrated experience in interprofessional collaboration, clinical practice leadership, and advancing evidence-informed care.
• Proven ability to lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and program evaluations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare policy, Accreditation standards, and quality and safety frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with physicians, staff, and external partners.
• Demonstrated success in managing budgets, human resources, and operational planning.
• Proficiency in using data and information systems to support decision-making and practice improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, change management, and critical thinking skills in a complex and evolving healthcare environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Available for regular assignment of Hospital Administrator on-call responsibilities (assigned on a rotating basis to cover evenings and weekends)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between all Brightshores’ sites.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes