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The South West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), is one of 14 local organizations that have been created in Ontario to plan, coordinate and fund local health services, including hospitals, community care access centres (CCACs), long-term care homes, community health centres (CHCs), community support service agencies, and mental health and addictions agencies. The office of the South West LHIN is located in London, Ontario.

Committed to health improvement, innovation, and the establishment of collaborative partnerships across the South West, LHIN staff will incorporate the best aspects of teamwork and continuous learning as they work with the local community to ensure the best health outcomes for everyone.  If you are interesting in being part of a dynamic team at the South West LHIN, consider the following:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEAD – Tier 2 Mental Health Divestment

The South West LHIN (SW LHIN) is looking for an energetic and experienced Project Manager Lead to work in the area of the Tier 2 Mental Health divestment strategy. This program is the continuation of provincial mental health reform and shift away from centralized institutional settings for mental health care delivery to models of closer to home and community based care.

This exciting opportunity will require you to coordinate the local processes related to the divestment of beds and services from regional mental health care provides to directed partners. This jointly led project will be based out of the Project Management Office of the SW LHIN and will provide oversight to the initiative which involves three hospitals in three different LHIN areas as well as one hospital within the SW LHIN. As Lead you will also give guidance to the Tier 2 Partners Committee. This position will include direct interaction with a broad range of key internal and external stakeholders, including senior, functional and technical team members and subject matter experts throughout the organization and the broader LHIN.

Qualifications: the successful candidate will have post-secondary education in health sciences/administration, business administration and/or relevant field. You must have demonstrated project management experience, knowledge and experience of accepted project management methodologies, and excellent leadership skills including ability to build teams, set priorities and lead teams through change. Exceptional presentation, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills are required. A Certificate or designation in project management, and previous knowledge and experience of the Ontario healthcare system are an asset.

For more information, please visit www.hrassociates.ca\SWLHIN  Please forward your resume via email pml-swlhin@hrassociates.ca

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Director, Finance and Corporate Services
One (1) Full-Time Position   

West Hill Community Services (WHCS) is a diverse multi-service delivery agency providing primary health care, community/social support for individuals, families, youth, adults and seniors.  Our mandate is to promote increased access to health and wellness for the communities we serve with a focus on the broader determinants of health.

We are currently seeking a full-time Director for the Financial and Corporate Services management of the organization. The Director will ensure that the organization’s financial information, human resources and administrative systems are efficient so as to increase its capacity to meet its strategic goals. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, the Director is also responsible for strategic and operational planning that supports the organization’s goals and objectives, and for providing policy recommendations to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. Primary areas of responsibility will include; financial reporting and budgeting, cash flow and investment, accounting and administrative staff, payroll administration, human resources management, management of information systems and building occupancy.

WHCS offers an attractive compensation package for interested candidates. For the complete job posting, please visit our website @ www.westhill-cs.on.ca. Interested candidates should reply in confidence no later than Friday Feb 19^th, 2010 by 5pm.

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Manager, Surgical Services #25606NA
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC

The Manager of the Operating Room (OR)/ Central Supply Room (CSR) for Surgical Services is responsible for all aspects of planning, organizing and directing the delivery of patient care services within the OR and CSR departments at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. These departments opened in 2006. The hours of work are 0800 – 1600 hours, Monday to Friday with weekends and statutory holidays off.

This position provides leadership in the delivery of care to surgical patients with a focus on coordination and integration of care.  It ensures a regional perspective in access to care and allocation of resources.  

Qualifications:  Baccalaureate degree in a relevant health discipline. Masters degree preferred.  7-10 years health care experience including several years at the supervisory/management level or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience plus current registration with CRNBC.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage; to motivate, delegate and operate in both structured and unstructured situations. Strong planning skills, strategic and operational.

We’re very proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of BC’s Top 55 Employers. With a staff of 17,000, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

For more information and to apply online at www.viha.ca/careers or email resume, quoting job title & # 25606NA to jobsC@viha.ca.

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University of Northern British Columbia
Exempt Position
External Posting #10-003EX(E)

School of Nursing Manager
(Term, Full-time – 2 years)

This exciting new opportunity with UNBC’s School of Nursing tackles the administrative challenges of a vibrant, complex professional and institutional environment. It will be your responsibility to create and implement sound financial plans, develop workable School infrastructure and processes, effectively manage the support services and staff, and facilitate processes that strengthen the relationship between the School and its partner organizations and communities.

If you are a seasoned administrator in health or education, with experience in bridging the higher education and health sectors, strong organizational and financial management skills and proven communication skills coupled with sound judgment, you should consider this opportunity.

Closing Date: February 17, 2010

For more information on this opportunity at UNBC, please visit our website at www.unbc.ca.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

Help create a world where no Canadian fears Cancer

The Canadian Cancer Society is currently searching for a CEO for the Ontario Division. As CEO of Ontario Division you will have both the satisfaction and the responsibility of knowing that your leadership will translate directly into the success of the Society’s mission of eradicating cancer and enhancing the quality of life of people living with cancer through research, services and advocacy. You will personify the Society’s values of ‘integrity, caring, progressive and courage’.

As CEO, you will energize the provincial, regional and community offices throughout the province.  The Ontario Division is the largest of the Canadian Cancer Society’s ten Divisions. Last year, Ontario Division raised $85 million through diversified fundraising programs.  Your mission is to continue to accelerate the leadership momentum by inspiring the 400 employees and 65,000 volunteers whose dedication makes this one of Canada’s most successful charitable organizations.

During challenging economic times, there is even more urgency for charitable organizations to communicate the importance of their mission and build effective relationships with their stakeholders.  You will refresh the strategic vision that will strengthen the well recognized brand and bring it even closer to those whose lives have been affected by cancer.  You will develop and launch a major strategic initiative that is a successful major gifts campaign.  Work with your Board of Directors to continue sound, accountable and responsive governance practices.  Plan and manage the annual operation and ensure that your team and volunteers have the tools and the guidance they need to convey the message, attract support and deliver quality services.

With proven senior level leadership experience, you have led and inspired a strong team and combine your bias for results with your collaborative management style and motivational communication skills. Experience in both the private and volunteer sectors would be an asset. Immerse yourself in this mission and continue to lead CCS Ontario Division from very good to truly great successes.

If you enjoy being part of a progressive, mission-focused organization and are seeking a positive, proactive, meaningful environment where you can make a substantial contribution, please reply in confidence with a current resume quoting Project Number J5-ES00797 to Debbi Ragogna at dragogna@knightsbridge.ca.

We appreciate your interest and will contact you if a meeting is required.

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The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) provides provincial and national leadership in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation and provides both direct diagnostic and treatment services to people with disease of public health importance. 

The BCCDC is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC.  PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.  These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Improvements through knowledge • Open to possibilities.

Health Records Leader
Regular Full time
Vancouver, BC

Working closely with the Director, Operations Leader and Nurse Leaders, you will supervise, manage and coordinate administrative staff and health record services for TB Control. Within a complex healthcare environment, you will lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and develop action plans with staff. Staff will also look to you for evaluations and training. You will develop and consult on policies and procedures related to record keeping for TB. As well, you will review relevant literature in your field and attend education programs on new applications.

A member of the Canadian College of Health Record Administrators at the Certificate level, you have completed a recognized Health Record Administration program and have at least five years’ recent experience in a relevant section of a Health Records department. Your experience also includes two years in a supervisory capacity and a track record of effectively training others. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Proficient with computers, you know to effectively use standard Windows software such as Word and Excel. As a strong communicator, you are able to lead and facilitate work groups.

We invite you to apply by clicking the "Apply Online Now" button where you can register for the first time or enter your Username and Password in order to re-access your profile on our system.

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Director, Surgical, Woman & Child Programs

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is a full-service hospital, serving a growing population of close to 80,000 residents from the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities. The community is less than an hour from top universities such Trent and UOI, and a short drive from Toronto. With a continuously evolving mission of leadership in integrated healthcare, RMH has become an example of how a community hospital can fuse high-ranking patient satisfaction with efficient operation.

The Director, Surgical, Woman and Child Programs, will lead in the integration and evolution of a cross-functional team in a portfolio that includes: Perioperative Suite, Maternal/Newborn, Ambulatory Care and Central Processing.

Key leadership initiatives for the new Director include:

• ensuring high standards of practice, service and patient outcomes through team development education and innovation;
• championing several key initiatives such as Operating Room Benchmarking Collaborative, and Safer Healthcare Now;
• seeking opportunities to improve and expand services, and enhance patient care;
• implementation of electronic documentation and new OR scheduling program;
• renovations and equipment upgrades in Central Processing and Perioperative services; and
• implementation of wait time data collection systems and Surgical Safety Checklist.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of leadership experience in a clinical environment, excelling in healthcare by building relationships, promoting collaboration, managing change and seeking out innovative alternatives.

For further information about Ross Memorial Hospital, please visit www.rmh.org.

To confidentially explore this opportunity, please email Judy Mandelman at resumes@promeus.ca, quoting Project RMH-010201.

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Plexxus provides leading edge business support solutions to Ontario’s health care sector.  It is owned by 12 member hospitals:   Bloorview Kids Rehab, Lakeridge Health, Mount Sinai, North York General, Rouge Valley Health System, St. Joseph’s Health Centre, The Scarborough Hospital, Sunnybrook, Toronto East General, Toronto Rehab, University Health Network, and Women’s College Hospital. 

As a not-for-profit shared service organization with a mandate to provide supply chain as well as transactional finance, human resources and payroll services to its member hospitals, Plexxus’ objectives are to improve service levels and maximize non-clinical efficiencies, resulting in savings for members that can be reinvested in direct patient care. Plexxus embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.  These include:  A focus on results while delivering value, acting with integrity and respect, inspiring our people, being flexible and responsive, and finding innovative solutions for our customers.

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Plexxus is recruiting a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the development and implementation of information technology and related business process transformation, enabling Plexxus to achieve its mission and positioning the company for future growth.  

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the CIO is part of the Senior Management Team.  Reporting to the CIO are the Project Director, Integrated Technology Solutions, Director Information Technology and Director Data Administration.

The successful candidate will have at least 10 years experience at the IT executive level in a complex, multi stakeholder environment (business and process transformation experience a must). The incumbent will drive the strategic development and implementation of information systems including ITS to transform supply chain and back office functions for both Plexxus and its member hospitals, on time and on budget.  As well, the ideal candidate will be a strong relationship builder, managing key stakeholder relationships with colleagues, member hospital executives/staff, and external partners to ensure alignment and support for strategic direction and business initiatives.   An exceptional leader, the incumbent will develop and direct a diverse team of technical and support staff in the Information Technology and Data Management areas.   

Candidates interested in applying or learning more about this exciting opportunity are invited to contact Mimi Hancock, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Plexxus, at 416-673-5611 / mimi.hancock@plexxus.ca.  View the full position profile on the Plexxus site:  www.plexxus.ca. 

At Plexxus we are committed to diversity and equitable opportunity for all individuals

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Chief Executive Officer

The Organization:  Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre (CCAC)

The Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) connects individuals with the care they need, at home and in the community. The CCAC is responsible for developing strong partnerships with local service providers to realize the vision of providing outstanding care to every person, every day.

Role Responsibilities:   The CEO, reporting to the BOD, will be responsible for developing and implementing programs, services, budgets, staffing and communication for CCAC and serves as a link to the LHIN, the Ministry, community leaders, agencies and the community at large.

Qualifications:   The successful candidate must have a strong financial management background. He/she will prepare annual and multi-year budgets to secure funding for mandated programs and services.  Additionally, he/she will provide financial and statistical reports to the Board. Practiced interpersonal, communication, influencing and presentation skills are a must. Substantive leadership in an executive role, ideally demonstrated in a large and complex health and human service delivery organization is required.  Experience with negotiation of service contracts and labour agreements and a demonstrated leadership in working with Boards of Directors ideally in the community health sector (governmental; non-governmental; not-for-profit and commercial) for at least 5 years.

Note: This opportunity is based in Mississauga, Ontario. No relocation reimbursement is provided.

Contact:  Email resume to:  lhoff@dhrinternational.com.  Please do not contact CCAC directly.

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Clinical Director – Emergency Services

Reporting to the Senior Director of Patient Services, the Clinical Director of Emergency Services will be accountable for the day to day operation of patient care including activities such as bed management, utilization, staffing and budget control.  This position may also have responsibility for allied health activities in the clinical area.

Key accountabilities:

• Focussing on front line staff to promote a high quality work environment by facilitating and supporting decentralized decision-making and effective human resource allocation through recruitment, selection, training and productivity monitoring, including the management of absenteeism and performance
• Collaborating with the Senior Director with respect to program development, planning and evaluation
• Interpreting, implementing and monitoring compliance with polices and performance objectives related to clinical operating plans and processes affecting patient and staff safety, patient and staff satisfaction, quality improvement, risk management and regulatory compliance to meet the hospital’s objectives
• These functions will be carried out in collaboration with the Senior Director Patient Services, internal intra-professional discipline leaders, and internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with more than 3-5 years recent, related experience in a leadership role within a large community or teaching hospital including direct supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Sciences Administration or clinically related master’s degree, preferred
• Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Commitment to on-going learning and professional development
• Ability to foster collaboration and effective working relationships with stakeholders that promote cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect
• Demonstrated ability to inspire a shared vision and align performance goals and objectives for inter-professional team members and individuals to maintain group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectiveness
• Able to apply expert interpersonal and conflict management skills and expertise to influence and negotiate effective resolution of issues/disputes
• Experience with the development of strategies that optimize resource utilization and ultimately improve efficiency and quality of patient care
• Manage the fiscal resources of assigned programs/services in a manner that is financially responsible and consistent with the overall goals of the organization
• Promote application of best /research based practice
• Demonstrated skill and ability in project management and analysis of fiscal and patient care data

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume with reference to Job # NU-10-002 by February 14, 2010 to:

Human Resources
Guelph General Hospital
115 Delhi Street, Guelph, Ontario N1E 4J4
FAX:  519-837-6468
E-mail:  recruiting@gghorg.ca

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Infection Prevention & Control Professional
(Full time)

Infection Prevention and Control is a vital component of health care delivery at Guelph General Hospital.  The Infection Prevention and Control Professional functions as a provider, consultant, role model, investigator and educator.  With a focus on building strong relationships with key partners, the Infection Prevention and Control Professional is responsible for a range of activities including monitoring and surveillance, outbreak management, patient safety and education.  These tasks are facilitated with the assistance of both expert resources and front line contributors.  Infection Prevention and Control is truly an extended part of our health care team.

• Reporting to the Director of Quality & Professional Practice, the role of the Infection Prevention and Control Professional is to:
• Provide leadership around the implementation of evidence based infection prevention and control practices that are consistent with standards of practice and the hospital’s mission, vision and values
• Develop and implement educational programs or tools that relate to infection prevention, control & epidemiology
• Implement daily surveillance activities, applying epidemiological principles, throughout the hospital and/or to selected sites within the hospital
• Assist in the collection of infection control data and statistics on an ongoing basis
• Liaison with Public Health Unit & other community agencies on matters related to infection prevention, control & epidemiology

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Health related field, combined with certification or registration in a base health profession such as Registered Nurse, Medical Laboratory Technologist or Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum of four (4) years recent clinical related experience
• Experience in Infection Prevention and Control related to surveillance, education, consultation, occupational health liaison and policy development and /or a minimum of 80 hours of CHICA/APIC endorsed Infection Control courses
• Current certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) or the ability to obtain this certification within three years of entry into the role is required
• Knowledge and experience of patient care practices in acute care
• Relevant experience providing clinical education utilizing adult educational principles and evidence based practice
• Current knowledge and experience with quality improvement processes
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and hospital information systems (Meditech, Windows, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative practice model with an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work flexible afternoon, evening and weekend hours, if necessary.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume with reference to Job# NU-09-016 to:

Human Resources
Guelph General Hospital
115 Delhi Street, Guelph, Ontario N1E 4J4
FAX:  519-837-6468
E-mail:  recruiting@gghorg.ca

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Program Director

Term (March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011)
Posting number 10-01

The Program Director will lead the planning and delivery of programs to help those working in the Saskatchewan health care system provide better quality health care to Saskatchewan residents. During the term appointment you will be primarily responsible for the current Chronic Disease Management Collaborative and may also be involved with our Physician Engagement project.

 To succeed in this role, you will be a strong project manager, and skilled at communicating one-on-one and working with groups (including team-building, conflict management, and facilitation). You should also understand research methods and quality improvement models.  

We are looking for a Master's-prepared professional, with management experience. The preferred applicant will be knowledgeable about the Saskatchewan health care system. This position is full-time and located in Saskatoon.

Want to know more? Check out the full job description online at www.hqc.sk.ca

This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired.

To apply: Send your resume and cover letter, referencing posting number and where you saw this opportunity to:

Health Quality Council
Human Resources
241 - 111 Research Drive
Saskatoon SK S7N 3R2
Email - hr@hqc.sk.ca

 The Health Quality Council thanks all candidates who apply; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Bridgepoint Health is a publicly funded health care organization, in Toronto, that provides patient care, research and teaching in the specialized field of Complex Chronic Disease prevention and management – the biggest health care challenge of the 21st century. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, the Bridgepoint Health network includes Bridgepoint Hospital, Bridgepoint Family Health Team, the Bridgepoint Centre for Research, Education and Policy, and the Bridgepoint Health Foundation.

Clinical Director, Complex Medical Services

This is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced clinical leader to make a strong contribution to the Hospital’s success as implementation of a new nursing strategy is underway along with the transformation of Bridgepoint’s site to reflect a healing landscape and an integrated campus of care that will redefine what a Hospital can be. As a key member of the Hospital’s leadership team, the Clinical Director provides leadership to, and is accountable for, the patient care and services provided on the Complex Medical Services Units. In addition to overseeing the Unit programs, the Clinical Director promotes a culture of partnerships, scholarship and innovation and supports the delivery of transformative health practices in complex chronic disease management and rehabilitation.

The Clinical Director is accountable for ensuring the provision of high quality and safe care to patients and families; developing an integrated interprofessional team approach to service delivery; ensuring staff compliance with quality improvement and other corporate programs; planning, budgeting and managing fiscal and human resources; and participating in the development of new programs and services required to meet patient and community needs while ensuring an environment where the Hospital’s Mission, Vision, Values and philosophy of care are supported. Moreover, the Clinical Director provides clinical and operational expertise and leadership on clinical committees, corporate initiatives and community partnerships.

Education:

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred; may consider alternate health disciplines
• Masters degree in nursing or health or business administration, or health discipline an asset

Qualifications

• Current registration with a professional college under the Regulated Health Professions Act
• Current BCLS certification
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in a clinical management role, preferably with experience managing in a unionized environment
• Experience in a health care environment
• Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical hospital operations
• Experience in a Complex Medical Services environment preferred
• Knowledge and ability to enhance continuum of care
• Demonstrated excellent leadership abilities
• Ability to manage the activities of a diverse group of professional and support staff with knowledge of health care disciplines in clinical services and their scopes of practice
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong mentorship, facilitation and team building skills
• Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Highly developed critical thinking, problem solving, and planning and evaluation skills
• Proven ability to facilitate organizational change and quality improvement
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to explore and capitalize on new opportunities
• Knowledgeable about hospital policies and procedures, relevant legislation, collective agreements, eg. Accreditation Canada Standards, Regulated Health Professions Act (Ontario)
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications at an intermediate level

Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume and cover letter in confidence to:

Human Resources
Bridgepoint Health
14 St. Matthews Road
Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2B5

fax: (416) 461-9972 or e-mail: acude@bridgepointhealth.ca

web site: www.bridgepointhealth.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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FULL TIME CLINICAL PRACTICE LEADER
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS PROGRAM
(Please quote Competition Number 10.0033)

An immediate opportunity exists for a Clinical Practice Leader who will bring specific expertise to provide a wide range of educational services, quality initiatives and promote Professional Practice within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. This position is accountable to the Program Director, Mental Health and Addictions Program, and the Director of Professional Practice.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday, some evenings and weekends may be required
• Must be available to work across sites (Keele, Church and Finch)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Consultation with Program Directors, Managers, CPL, program staff and Professional Practice Leaders regarding learning needs
• Modeling excellence in clinical skills and professional development and practice
• Promoting the development of interdisciplinary teams
• Using a broad range of educational approaches, develops and implements programs to meet identified learning needs.
• Acting as a resource/facilitator for Program-wide quality issues related to clinical practice.
• Promotion of critical thinking and evidence-based practice
• Promotion of client and family focused care within a culturally diverse environment
• Facilitating the development, integration and evaluation of professional standards that are reflective of the regulatory Colleges or professional bodies and relevant legislation

This position requires:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience in psychiatric nursing required
• Commitment to certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Current BCLS certification required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in formal adult education and in the ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programs
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated experience in Continuous Quality Process Improvement
• A highly developed customer service orientation
• The ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal and computer skills
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to be self directed in a fast paced environment

Human Resources Humber River Regional Hospital Finch Avenue Site, 2111 Finch Avenue West Toronto Ontario M3N 1N1 Fax. No: (416) 747-3758 E-mail: careers@hrrh.on.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Evaluations Advisor

The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) is a national body providing Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial health care decision-makers with credible, impartial advice and evidence-based information about the effectiveness and efficiency of drugs and other health technologies.

CADTH is seeking an Evaluations Advisor to join our team. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services the Evaluations Advisor will lead the development of a strategic plan for evaluation which includes defining, measuring, and assessing the outcomes for CADTH’s strategic objectives. This position is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating CADTH’s performance and measuring/assessing the overall impact to our stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing strategies, methods and tools to monitor and evaluate organizational performance
• Leading the implementation of the strategies to ensure a systematic and thoughtful approach in assessing the impact of CADTH’s work. This includes:

1. working with executives, the management team, internal staff, evaluation experts, researchers and decision makers in the health system
2. defining evaluation priorities and establishing measurable and meaningful targets and performance indicators
3. designing and conducting surveys, interviews, developing methods to collect data, analyzing the results, and ensuring findings are reliable and valid
4. assessing how impact can be measured
5. implementing a process to monitor progress on the evaluation strategic plan
6. analyzing performance results and providing consultative advice and collaborating with executives and management to define business improvement initiatives

• Managing and updating the overall evaluation framework for assessing impact for each of the strategic objectives to ensure strategic alignment
• Building internal evaluation capacity and conducting periodic evaluations to assess and report the status of program and organizational performance
• Managing the 5-year CADTH Evaluation and preparing other evaluation reports
• Developing and maintaining expertise on evaluation approaches and leading the continuous education and quality improvement of impact and evaluation at CADTH
• Managing and maintaining the existing performance management database and implementing any required updates

Requirements include a university degree in business administration or health administration or social science plus at least 5 years of relevant experience working in evaluation or social research. Other requirements include:

• Knowledge of strategic planning frameworks and business planning principles
• Knowledge/experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods of analysis
• Exceptional organizational, project management and strategic planning capabilities
• Experience designing and implementing impact and process level program evaluation
• Commitment to high quality work along with strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Leadership qualities to inspire/motivate others and to direct the establishment of meaningful performance measures
• Excellent communication (written, oral, presentation), report writing, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Expertise in evaluation using large databases and experience with MS Office in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Fluency in French is not a job requirement but would be considered an asset.

For more information on this opportunity, visit ‘Careers’ at www.cadth.ca and apply directly on-line.

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3M Part Time, Registered Nurse, Inservice Consultant

Job Description

Every day, one out of every four people around the world uses a 3M product. That's because every day at 3M, our employees have one thing in mind - to help customers succeed at home, in the workplace, on the go and around the world. Our employees have an uncanny ability to see customer needs and then meet them by drawing on 3M's pool of technology.

We are seeking an individual with extensive clinical expertise to educate nurses, physicians, and other healthcare disciplines on the correct use of a variety of 3M Infection Prevention Solutions (IPS) products. No previous knowledge of 3M products necessary; 3M IPS product training will be provided.

We are currently seeking to fill several contract part-time positions to be facilitated through 3M’s staffing partner. As this position is a casual contractual role, it is best suited for candidates with flexible schedules, those who work part-time, or who are retired. Candidates may be asked to work during any hospital shift and may be requested for up to 5 consecutive days.

All expenses are reimbursed upon submission and approval of receipts. Some travel outside your region may be requested.

Knowledge and Experience

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care setting.
• Holds a current RN license in the province of permanent residence.
• Broad knowledge of clinical practices in the Operating Room.
• Basic level of knowledge of the standards for nursing practice, e.g. ORNAC (Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada), AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses), INS (Infusion Nurses Society).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem solving skills, customer-service oriented and able to work independently.
• Highly motivated, energetic, and organized.
• Proficient in the use of email, Microsoft word, and Powerpoint.
• Teaching, coaching, or mentoring experience an asset.

As this is a contract opportunity, the incumbent in this position will not be eligible for 3M Canada employee benefits.

Apply now by email to 3mcancareers@mmm.com quoting Inservice Consultant-IPS in the subject line of your email to be immediately considered for this exciting 3M contract opportunity. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those applications under consideration will be acknowledged.

3M Canada Company is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from women and men, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

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