Program Manager-Inpt-Cardiology 3E

Work Type: Program Manager - Temporary Full Time until Approximately August 2027

Location: WRHN @ Queen's Blvd (formerly St. Mary's General Hospital)

This role is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive healthcare services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the healthcare experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note

New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary

The Program Manager is an innovative, self-directed, results orientated individual with a visionary and collaborative style to provide leadership to the Inpatient Cardiac Unit, CACU and CCU. The Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of the human, fiscal, and material resources required to meet patient needs for the Programs.

As a leader, the Program Manager provides, facilitates and promotes the best possible professional service to the patients and employees of the department, the organization and the community we serve.

Position Requirements

• Successful completion of an Undergraduate Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of recent, successful Management and Leadership experience.
• Proven competency working with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Previous experience navigating and using Meditech, and general healthcare program software.
• Demonstrated ability to apply LEAN thinking in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated leadership with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with stakeholders to achieve project goals
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate the successful achievement of outcomes.
• Proven competency working with Microsoft Office and general software.
• Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
• Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

Preferred Requirements

• Completion of a Masters Degree.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of recent, successful Management and Leadership experience specifically within Inpatient Cardiac and General Surgery.
• Minimum of 10 year's healthcare related experience.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health care system in Ontario and Canada.
• Experience in managing professionals and providing guidance in areas of problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Experience in writing, interpretation and application of policies and procedures.

Application Instructions

employees of legacy st. MARY's general hospital are required to submit their application electronically using infor.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices.

We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits.

It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.