Saint John Clinical Director Surgery Program (pamm) (n B) Pcn 1252847

Saint John, NB, Canada

Job Description


Location:Surgery and Anesthesiology Program
Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English EssentialSchedule:Primarily days with some evenings, weekend, may be called in, Subject to change due to operational requirementsJob Classification:Non BargainingJob Classification Type:Management and Non-BargainingThis is the life-changing opportunity you have been looking for.Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Clinical Director Surgery Program to join our team!Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a Clinical Director for surgical services and ICU, you are responsible for overseeing all aspects of perioperative and postoperative surgical services, and intensive care, in collaboration with the Chief of Surgery for the Surgery Program, and the Medical Director for ICU.Why you should work hereWorking for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.Who you are

  • Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in health or business administration with progressive managerial and leadership responsibility.
  • You have five to ten years of experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, to effectively deliver services within budget and established deadlines.
  • Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring, negotiation, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated ability in planning, budgeting, information analysis, and reporting.
  • A strong understanding of, and commitment to, healthcare regulations, quality improvement, and patient safety standards.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and deal with matters of confidentiality and/or sensitivity requiring maturity, diplomacy, discipline, and tact.
  • Good health and work record.
  • Ability to travel throughout the Zone and the Province and must have a valid New Brunswick Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License.
What you will doLeadership and Management:
  • Provide visionary leadership to the surgical and ICU departments.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous performance improvement to delivery safe, quality patient care.
  • Ensure departments are fiscally responsible.
  • Oversee the daily operations of the surgical department, including OR allocation, surgery scheduling, appropriate staffing, and resource management to ensure optimal and surgical suite utilization and patient flow.
Strategic Planning and Continuous Performance Improvement:
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Regional Leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, goals, and initiatives that are aligned with Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s mission, vision, and values, as well as the Province of New Brunswick\xe2\x80\x99s Health Care Plan.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve the quality and efficiency of surgical services through established key performance indicators, project specific metrics, audits, and feedback from surgical teams.
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and licensure requirements, maintaining documentation and records as needed.
  • Implement and maintain regional protocols, policies, and quality assurance initiatives to uphold patient safety and enhance surgical outcomes.
  • Monitor incident reporting, address incidents as they arise, and implement recommendations from quality process reviews in the specified timeframe.
Staff Development:
  • Collaborate in the recruitment of staff with talent acquisition.
  • Foster an environment of professional growth and educational advancement.
  • Address the resolution of practice, behavioral, and attendance issues in collaboration with department managers, professional practice, and human resources as appropriate. Issues concerning Surgeons or other medical staff will be referred to the Clinical Department Head and Chief of Surgery as appropriate.
Budget Management:
  • Ensure all surgical services departments and ICU are adhering to defined budgets.
  • Monitor monthly variances and expenses to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
  • Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and utilization of surgical equipment and technology to ensure the highest level of surgical care.
Specific Regional Health Authority Responsibilities:
  • Actively participates in the Regional Surgical Program and takes on a subcommittee leadership role to work on standards, polices, clinical order sets, RFPs, and other committee work where surgery or ICU participation is required.
  • Prepare, on request, reports for presentation to various administrative board committees, foundations, and the Department of Health.
  • Assumes regular responsibility for Administrator On-Call for respective zone as per established schedule.
NOTE: The above responsibilities are the basic and prime duties; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary for the operation of the programs.Interested? Apply Today!To learn more, visitHorizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Horizon Health Network

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2343456
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Saint John, NB, Canada
  • Education
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