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Job Title:

Chief Of Discipline - Perioperative

Posted Date:

1/17/2023

Closing Date:

4/1/2023

Functional Discipline:

Physician

Job Description

Job Type: Three (3) - Year Term Appointment
Post Date: 2023-01-17
Close Date: 2023-04-01
Job Category: Medical
Vacancy Number: 202300084

Applications are invited for the position of Department Chief, Perioperative. Reporting to the VP of Clinical-Medical Services, Rural and Primary Health Care, the Department Chief provides leadership to ensure the integration of the clinical and operational standards, quality improvement initiatives and academic activities of the department, while also providing support to the VP Medical Services and Chiefs of Staff in matters related to appointments, credentials, privileges and management of remediation and discipline, in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws. The Department Chief also works in collaboration with the Program Director to develop program plans and goals, participate in decision-making, and facilitate the management of fiscal, human and material resources assigned to the program.

Key expectations include:
" Involvement in performance evaluation and quality improvement initiatives in the department
" Human resources planning, recruitment, evaluation and talent management
" Encouraging effective communications and collaboration within the Department and with other areas of the hospital
" Directing thorough investigation and resolution of patient complaints, incidents and adverse events
" Overseeing the day-to-day logistics of the Department, such as call schedules
" Contributing as a member of RMAC and LMAC
" Participating in region-wide planning initiatives, as appropriate

A detailed Position Description can be obtained from the Medical Services Office of Western Health.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the key skills, behaviours, abilities and knowledge as outlined in the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
" Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Western Health's values of respect, equity, transparency, advocacy, collaboration, innovation accountability, and excellence
" Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
" Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
" Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
" Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting oneself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Duly registered Anesthesiologist with The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada eligible, preferably with post-grad qualifications in health care administrative studies or significant administrative experience. Familiarity with Western Health Bylaws, Policies and Procedures pertaining to Medical Staff is required.

Applicants for these positions should be able to demonstrate:
" Prior leadership experience and evidence of leadership ability (objectivity, maturity, self-confidence)
" Strong ethical standards and personal integrity and the ability to approach problems with honesty and integrity
" Superior communication and interpersonal skills, a willingness to work collaboratively in an inter-professional environment and an ability to support colleagues, technical and administrative staff
" Clinical competence and good judgment as a respected professional in your field of practice

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of three employment references to:

Toni-lee Blanchard
Executive Assistant to VP Clinical - Medical Services, Rural and Primary Health Care
Medical Services Department
Western Health
P.O. Box 2005
Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6J7
tonileeblanchard@westernhealth.nl.ca

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