Division Manager, Children & Women's Health

Hours: 70 Biweekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary: HL-23 (CAD $82,009 - CAD $106,615 annually)

Competition Number: VAC0030754

Posted Date: 2026-11-02

Closing Date: 2026-11-09

Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Program Director for Children and Women's Health, Eastern Urban Zone, NL Health Services is seeking an experienced professional with strong planning, analytical, communication, and leadership skills to work as the Division Manager for Labour and Delivery (Case Room) and Maternal Fetal Assessment Unit (MFAU) at the Janeway Children's Hospital.

The Division Manager will be responsible for implementation and monitoring of clinical best practices and operational improvements to optimize care within this service. The Division Manager directs staff within areas of accountability; encourages professional development activities; completes regular performance evaluations; participates in the recruitment process and ensures fair and consistent application of the collective agreement. The position establishes staffing requirements and monitors and interprets staff utilization statistics. The position establishes performance expectations through feedback and guidance for the department and individual employees. The Division Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating key directions, objectives, and strategies, quality and risk initiatives, and safety initiatives for patients and staff in a dynamic environment.

The Division Manager will work within NL Health Services' Leadership Framework with accountabilities to engage others and lead self, achieve results, develop coalitions and implement systems transformations within the assigned areas of responsibility. These include working within the Divisions lines of business, fiscal and resource stewardship, managing and developing staff, effective communication, quality and risk management and health workplace management.

Job Qualifications

Education
Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline is required.
Master's Degree is preferred.

Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of acute care experience within the last seven (7) is required.
Progressive leadership experience is required.
Acute care experience in Obstetrics or Perioperative would be an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Knowledge of issues related to Obstetrics and Perioperative.
Knowledge of program development, implementation and evaluation.
Knowledge of quality improvement and project management.
Knowledge of staff and patient safety initiatives.
Demonstrated conflict management skills.
Demonstrated strong decision making, interpersonal, leadership and communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage and foster positive interpersonal relationships with various stakeholders.
Demonstrated financial stewardship.
Ability to manage change and continuous improvement.

Other
Current registration with a professional association.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.