[ref. s82278602] Program Director, Nephrology & Out-Patient Cardiology
Position Profile:
Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors.
Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
Humber River Health’s Nephrology Program is nationally recognized for pioneering the Nocturnal Home Dialysis Program—the first of its kind. The program includes two inpatient medicine units, a satellite service at the Reactivation Care Centre and several clinics (Multi-Care Kidney Clinic, Nephrology Clinic and Dialysis Clinic) designed to support patients in leading independent and active lifestyles and achieving better clinical outcomes.
Position Objective:
Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Programs, the Program Director will lead efforts to drive cultural transformation in our Nephrology and Out-Patient Cardiology portfolio (In-Center Dialysis, Home Dialysis, Kidney and Transition Care, Cardiology Clinic, and Respiratory Therapy services) and is responsible for executing the program's strategic priorities while collaborating with physicians and staff to plan and implement key initiatives focused at achieving high-reliability care at Humber River Health.The Program Director will work in partnership with the Ontario Renal Network (ORN) to align and enhance chronic kidney disease services across the Toronto region, improving patient care quality and outcomes.
Career Experience and Core Competencies:
Master’s Degree in Nursing or related discipline, registration in good standing with the Regulatory College of area of specialty (if applicable), clinical experience in acute services coupled with at least five years management experience working with a medical dyad partner and experience in business planning, resource management, program planning, development, evaluation and managing patient care services is required for this role.
If you are passionate about furthering clinical care, are energized by innovation and change, possess strong communication skills, and enjoy coordinating multiple priorities and stakeholders in a supportive, fast-paced environment, this leadership role is for you.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital.We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.