Program Director -Surgical and Perioperative Services

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York Region is seeking a Program Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services. The role involves overseeing administrative and patient care functions, ensuring quality delivery, and collaborating with clinical leaders. Candidates should possess leadership experience, a Master's level education, and be a regulated health professional with perioperative nursing experience. This role requires strong financial management and interpersonal skills, aligned with the organization's values.

Qualifications

• Regulated Health Professional with relevant education.
• 3-5 years of perioperative nursing experience required.
• Management experience of at least 5 years at middle management level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in patient care and service delivery.
• Liaise with professionals and stakeholders to align practice standards.
• Guide interdisciplinary teams and promote critical inquiry.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Conflict resolution

Financial management

Education

Masters level education in Health or Business Management

Perioperative Nursing Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary :

Reporting to the AVP Associate Vice President, Acute Care Clinical Transformation and Growth.

The Program Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services is responsible for all activities related to the administrative and patient care functions within the designated portfolio. This includes patient care delivery, operational planning, HR development, financial management, quality management, education, and research. The Program Director will collaborate with clinical and program leaders to ensure activities and programs align with Mackenzie Health’s strategic goals and objectives, providing efficient and effective administrative and clinical practices.

Primary Responsibilities :

1. Ensuring excellence in patient care and service delivery through continuous quality improvement processes.
2. Liaising and collaborating with internal and external professionals and stakeholders to ensure practice standards are aligned and integrated across and within the Surgical Program.
3. Working with physicians to develop patient care and unit management policies and procedures.
4. Understanding the organization’s overall approach, including the ability to compete within the LHIN and consider relevant economic, environmental, and political factors.
5. Providing guidance, leadership, and direction to the interdisciplinary team. Acting as a consultant and resource, while promoting critical inquiry and analysis among staff in client care provision.

Qualifications :

• Regulated Health Professional with Masters level education in Health or Business Management.
• Perioperative Nursing Certificate preferred.
• 3-5 years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Management experience of at least 5 years at the middle management level.
• Previous experience at the Director level is preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in quality, resource, and utilization management.
• Excellent interpersonal, change management, team building, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong financial and statistical management abilities, including assessing, interpreting, and projecting budgetary needs.
• Experience in program planning and evaluation.
• Ability to discern relevant information for quick and effective decision-making.
• Ability to function effectively during periods of rapid change.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Models behavior aligned with Mackenzie Health’s values of Excellence, Leadership, and Empathy.
• Proven attendance record.
• Understanding and compliance with patient and staff safety policies fostering a safe and inclusive environment.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effective use of empathy in interactions.
• Behaviors consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients in a challenging healthcare environment.
• Willingness to work at any Mackenzie Health site as required.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to accommodations for applicants upon request during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.