Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive – Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care 

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is an academic and teaching health system that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, and comprised of a 315-bed hospital, an academic research institute, and a wide array of community integrated clinical programs, Waypoint serves some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and is the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province. Waypoint’s 1,300+ staff change lives and bring hope by leading the advancement and delivery of excellent and compassionate care for people with mental illness and addictions, as well as to older adults living with complex medical and/or psychiatric conditions. The care they deliver on site, in the community and through partnerships is informed by innovative practices and – importantly – patient voices. Sponsored by the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario, Waypoint’s patients’ journeys are unique, their recovery supported with compassion, dignity and inclusivity. Waypoint is affiliated with the University of Toronto and has numerous academic partnerships. They are accredited by Accreditation Canada with Exemplary standing.

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a provincially renowned centre of excellence for mental health, addictions, and geriatric care, recognized for the effectiveness of our care, the impact of our research, and our transformative influence on the shape of our healthcare system. As servant leaders, we convene partners, foster coalitions, provide leadership and share expertise to solve complex problems and achieve remarkable healthcare experiences and outcomes together with our community. As a hub for research, innovation and training, we develop a prepared and resilient workforce, and generate evidence that ignites possibilities and creates a brighter future.

A recent retirement on the Executive Team has driven the creation of the Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive role.

Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive

The Vice President, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive will play a vital role in applying Waypoint’s considerable expertise in mental health, addictions, and specialized geriatric services to deliver high quality and safe care, driven by data and evidence, to achieve the best possible health experiences and outcomes. They have overall accountability for providing organizational leadership in the development, implementation, evaluation and improvement of patient care strategies and programs for in-patient forensic programs and the majority of in-patient regional programs (except for the acute mental health program). In addition, this role will have overall accountability for setting the strategic and operational directions and goals for Professional Practice, as a key partner and enabler of clinical services and model of care, advancing practices and culture that positively impact safe, high quality, equitable and person-centred care.

The successful candidate will possess –

• Degree in Nursing and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Master’s degree in a health-related field or business administration.
• 7-10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in mental health nursing and program operations.

This leader must make decisions and act in the best interests of the hospital, guided by the mission, vision, and values, strategic directions, CHAC Health Ethics Guide, applicable by-laws and policy framework approved by the board.

To express your interest in this role, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, or contact Sarah Adams at sarah@miramsbecker.com.

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal-opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.