Career Posting
February 24, 2011
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF NURSING
PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL, DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Reports to: UHN Operational Leader and Director of Nursing
Hours: 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Status: PERMANENT FULL-TIME – positioned in Kuwait Cancer Control Centre
UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK is Canada's largest academic health sciences centre and is affiliated with the University of Toronto. Building on the strengths and successes of our three remarkable hospitals, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital, UHN brings together new tools, technologies and talent to make us an international leader in healthcare and the ideal place to build your nursing career.
University Health Network and Princess Margaret Hospital (UHN/PMH) are partnering with the Kuwait Cancer Control Centre (KCCC) in transforming cancer care for the Kuwaiti population. An experienced Oncology Nurse will be appointed and permanently stationed in Kuwait for up to 5 years to assist in developing a new specialty program in Nursing in collaboration with the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, emphasizing the DeSouza Nurse Curriculum. This Nursing Lead will report up to the Operational Leader and will have an advanced Masters degree in Nursing.
The Associate Director of Nursing in collaboration with the Director of Nursing (DON), Kuwait Cancer Control Centre (KCCC) will help develop, implement and maintain professional oncology nursing practice and standards at the divisional level. This will be in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, Princess Margaret Hospital. On an ongoing basis, the Associate Director of Nursing liaises and collaborates with the Assistant Directors of Nursing, KCCC and with stakeholders in education and quality groups in order to influence decision making to achieve nursing practice area goals and objectives. The Associate Director will play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions and knowledge translation and dissemination activities aligned with KCCC’s nursing strategic directions. The Associate Director collaborates with Kuwaitee health care professionals at all levels to develop and implement organization-wide healthcare delivery models which advance and support KCCC’s mission of providing exemplary patient care and fostering excellence in healthcare delivery, research and teaching.
The Associate Director of Nursing will be responsible for specific deliverable projects that include the following:
- Ensures that nursing has mechanisms of accountability in place to monitor and promote standards for oncology nursing practice.
- Ensures that an appropriate system of performance management and planning for nursing staff is developed and implemented that incorporates standards of practice, core competencies, clinical competencies and eventually advanced nursing competencies.
- Ensures a process for review of the nursing role, scope of practice, accountability and appropriateness for the hospital, of any new nursing related roles.
- Establishes an educational infrastructure that contributes to a seamless continuum of education from novice (orientation) to expert and helps develop and implement a framework for tracking professional development and continuing education of nursing staff. This will be in collaboration with the de Souza Institute for Oncology Nursing.
- Establishes a patient centered care infrastructure that contributes to multidisciplinary patient centered care initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Completion of a Masters degree in Nursing or Science (with a specialty in Nursing) or equivalent, required.
- Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
- Supplemental education/training in the health care field, preferred.
Experience:
- Ten or more years related nursing experience, including three to five years in a senior leadership role, required.
- Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining nursing practice standards and quality control measures in a health care environment, required.
- Demonstrated skills in managing financial, reporting and budgeting functions, required.
- Extensive project management experience, required.
- International experience preferred.
Core Competencies:
Consulting and negotiating skills, required.
- Ability to think strategically at the global organizational level, as well as at the division, unit and individual levels.
- Broad knowledge of overall hospital structure, operating policies and decision making processes.
- Knowledge of the Regulated Health Professions Act, standards of professional nursing practice and codes of ethics, health care consent and ethical implications of care delivery.
- Broad understanding of the health care system, related issues and trends, policies and legislation nationally and internationally.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse management and employee groups and individuals.
- Ability to adapt to change and to implement and manage change and facilitate its acceptance by others.
- Excellent problem recognition, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent judgement and decision making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of quality improvement principles and practices.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in new environments and culturally sensitive situations.
- Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines.
- Knowledge of computer systems and various software applications.
- Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommends evidence-based policy and practice changes.
- Disseminates knowledge through scholarly and professional venues including published papers in journals and reports; poster and oral presentations at conferences.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.
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January 6, 2011
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
CANCERCARE MANITOBA
WINNIPEG, MB, CANADA
Our client, CancerCare Manitoba, is the provincially mandated cancer agency for all of Manitoba. Charged with the responsibility for cancer prevention, detection, treatment, research and education, CancerCare Manitoba is dedicated to excellence in cancer care, to enhancing the quality of life for those diagnosed and living with cancer and blood disorders and to improving the control of cancer for all Manitobans.
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) is responsible for day-to-day operations including quality of patient/ resident care, program/ care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and responding to identified needs to ensure regulatory compliance. Viewed as the leader for professional nursing practice, the successful candidate seeks to challenge the status quo and to inspire a shared vision through successful mentorship and role modeling. Excellence in patient care and service is the top priority. As well, the CNO needs to be patient centered, visible and a collaborative leader.
A broad nursing knowledge base and experience working in multiple units in health care centres is required to be successful in this role. We are looking for a self-motivated professional with a vision for patient care service that is supportive of our client's mission and values. Performing necessary delegation and coordinatino of clinical, operational, and leadership activities to accomplish the objectives of the organization is key in this role.
Direct reports include:
Administrative Support (1)
Unit Manager (3)
Director of Patient & Family Support Services (1)
Leadership and management to be provided to the following program areas:
Nursing (positions in the nursing program are both MNU and CUPE related and include Nurses, Allied Support and Administration):Clinic (110 staff)
- Chemo (51 staff)
- Prostate Centre (15 staff)
- Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) (11 staff)
- Hemtaology Laboratory (14 staff)
Please contact Michelle Baker at mbaker@boyden.com or call 204.940.3934 for further inquires or to submit your resume.
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July 16, 2009
Institute: Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India
Mulitiple Opportunities
Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India is a state-of-the-art, not-for-profit, comprehensive cancer hospital. The centre is a philanthropic initiative from the House of Tata. The center’s vision is to create a center of excellence in service, education and research in the field of cancer.
Long-term and short-term positions are open. Remuneration will match the best in the industry.
The Centre invites oncology nursing professionals with competence, commitment and compassion from across the globe. If you think you are ready to embark on a journey to spread hope and create well-being, log on to our website www.tmckolkata.com.
Positions available:
Deputy Nursing Superintendent
Nurse Educator
Assistant Nursing superintendent
Sister-in-charge
Junior Sister
Senior Staff Nurse
Staff Nurse
For listing of positions, job specifications and application forms visit http://www.tmckolkata.com/careers/careers1.aspx.
For any further information contact:
Mrs Bhagavathi Krishna
Consultant Nursing
Bhagavathi.krishna@tatatea.co.in
T +91 (0)22 6615392
May 8, 2009
Institute: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Opportunity: Cancer Center Nursing Director
Reporting directly to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and to the Hematology/Oncology and Radiation Oncology Section Chiefs, you will direct Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic cancer nurses in providing nursing care to patients within outpatient areas on the Lebanon Campus, and collaborate with all Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC) regional sites to standardize nursing practice, education, training, and operations. You will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care standards as guided by patient outcomes and Dartmouth Hitchcock’s and NCCC’s mission, vision and goals. Other responsibilities include facilitating nurse participation in research and educational efforts; encouraging and supporting national oncology certification per the Oncology Nursing Society; ensuring that nursing services are coordinated and integrated across cancer center programs; serving as a problem-solving liaison; and facilitating respectful and productive multidisciplinary collaborations. Other areas of responsibility include workforce strategy development, budget planning, administrative leadership, and peer mentorship. The Director will be a resource to colleagues within local, regional, national, and international arenas. Requirements include a Master’s degree and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of NH. Strong leadership skills and experience are essential. DNP and four years of hematology/oncology clinical experience preferred.
At Dartmouth-Hitchock, the only thing more impressive than our quality of life is the clinical excellence you'll experience here. When you join us, you'll have a true opportunity to exercise your professional voice in a Shared Decision-Making Model, as well as practice oncology nursing in a positive, uplifting environment. DHMC has been ranked as One of America's Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report.
Please contact us immediately to learn more. Email us at nursejobs@hitchcock.org or visit us online at: www.lifeworkshere.org
We are an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer.
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