Director of Outpatient Clinics

DEPARTMENT: Surgery - Administration

BARGAINING UNIT: Management and Non-Bargaining

JOB TYPE: Permanent full-time

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE : Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Surgical Services, the Director of Outpatient Clinics oversees all the Network's outpatient clinics (ambulatory care). To this end, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the care and services provided. They are also responsible for managing human, financial and material resources, staff training, quality and risk management, and supporting training and research activities. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining uniform processes, and is called upon to manage staff physically working in different zones of the Network. In the performance of their duties, the Director may be required to travel within the Network's territory to support colleagues with the same responsibilities in other zones. Various other mandates may also be entrusted to them, depending on operational needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and 10 years of progressive management experience (preferably in the health care sector);
• Master's in management considered an asset;
• Minimum of five years' experience in a health care management position;
• Eight to ten years' experience in the health care field;
• Experience in supervising and managing staff as well as strong coaching skills;
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in critical care, as well as in program development and implementation;
• Any combination of training and experience deemed equivalent may be taken into consideration;
• Solid experience in administrative management and labour relations, including application of collective agreements;
• Proven skills in analysis, critical thinking and solving complex problems;
• Ability to define a clear vision and rally teams around common goals;
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Ability to ensure efficient management of human, financial, material and information resources;
• Experience in continuous improvement, quality assurance initiatives and the application of evidence-based practices;
• Proven ability to exercise transformational leadership;
• Ability to set priorities and meet objectives;
• Ability to manage several projects or files simultaneously, taking into account organizational needs and priorities;
• Good knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office software;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform the assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethical principles, the Network's management philosophy, and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality set by Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.