Executive Vice President Clinical & Chief Nursing Executive

Reshaping the future of Healthcare

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don’t just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is seeking a leader to serve in the role of Executive Vice-President Clinical & Chief Nursing Executive (EVP & CNE). Reporting to the President and CEO, this role is responsible for providing executive leadership for the Surgical and Emergency Integrated Systems of Care as well as for leading professional practice for nursing and health care professionals, education, quality and patient safety at TOH. 

The successful incumbent will provide executive leadership to achieve clinical service delivery excellence, including mobilizing leadership teams to design and develop systems to enhance clinical operations and optimize quality of care. The Executive will also be responsible for the oversight of a diverse group of leaders and employees who provide high-quality care and collaborate to enhance service delivery that is in line with the mission, values and strategic direction of The Ottawa Hospital. 

Salary Range

Please note that the salary for this position is currently under review.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with members of the Senior Management Team to advance the vision and mission of TOH as it relates to patient-centered care, teaching and research.
• Lead and manage a high performing leadership team, setting the tone and establishing the necessary internal processes and structures to ensure a continued team culture of excellence, accountability and collaboration.
• Provide strategic direction and support for the Surgical and Emergency Integrated Systems of Care as well as advance nursing and health professional practice, education, quality and patient safety, through collaboration with peers and the medical staff leadership team.
• Oversee, together with the VP of Medical Education, the TOH Interprofessional Education Strategy focused on providing a quality learning environment for staff, student learners, educators and medical staff at TOH.
• Build and enhance strong partnerships with health care faculties of academic institutions and professional associations in support of nursing and health professional education opportunities.
• Lead the identification and advocacy for key community health care issues regionally and beyond to anticipate and respond to health care requirements.
• Represent nursing at key local, provincial, national and international forums and develop external partnerships. 
• Execute responsibilities as a member of the Senior Management Team and a designated Executive under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act (BPSAA) and the Excellent Care for all Act (ECFAA).
• As a member of the executive team, the EVP & CNE will serve as a role model and leader of TOH’s vision and values with passion and positivity

What you will bring

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing (or equivalent) and the ability to be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
• Post-graduate degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Administration or a related field.
• Membership in a health-related professional association (e.g. Registered Nursing Association of Ontario, Canadian Nurses Association etc.).

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum (10) years of progressive health professional leadership experience in a large, complex, unionized environment, within an academic and acute care hospital setting, including experience in a senior leadership role.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in nursing.
• Proven experience working with senior executives, committees or governing bodies.
• Experience managing and monitoring the corporate performance of a department against strategic program and financial targets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standards of care, professional standards, best practice, evidence-informed decision making, legislative requirements, risk management and quality improvement.
• In-depth knowledge of the structure and operations of a complex hospital providing tertiary care, research and teaching programs.
• Knowledge of governance best practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability and desire to operate in a collaborative leadership role that requires a high level of relationship management abilities.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with stakeholder and partner organizations.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A track record in advancing innovation in care delivery, education and the advancement of a research culture.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate a professional team.
• Proficiency in English oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

Preferred Qualification

• Proficiency in French oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What you can expect from us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are interested in being part of the team of health-care professionals at The Ottawa Hospital, please submit an online application for Job Opening ID# 105778.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Deadline to apply: 2025/05/19

Last updated on: May 6th, 2025