Manager of Professional Practice: Acute Care Programs

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Center and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Collaborative Academic Practice
Reports to: Senior Director of Professional Practice & Policy
Salary: To commensurate with experience
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 12, 2024

The Manager of Professional Practice (MPP), a member of the UHN's Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) portfolio, under the direction of the Senior Director of Professional Practice (DPP), is accountable for academic clinical practice in alignment to UHN's Purpose, Values and Principles and is key in aligning work within and across clinical programs, sites and organizational practice priorities. The MPP, leads service and program and select corporate initiatives based on the current and evolving patient care and practice standards. The MPP will develop and implement policies and practice guidance relating to provisions of care, organization-wide healthcare delivery model changes which advance University Health Network's (UHN)'s foundational value of Patient Centered Care and its mission.

The role focuses on the integration of care, patient safety and quality; and the use of technology to enable care, teaching and research. This position serves to develop and motivate a cohesive team and assist in identifying and supporting educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to professional practice and patient care. The successful applicant will support the development, implementation and maintenance of profession-specific and interprofessional practice standards at the program level and across UHN, medical directive and order set/tool development , as well as performing cross-functional and other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

The MPP is someone with a demonstrated track record of leadership skills who collaborates with other site DPPs, MPPs, other nursing and allied health practice leaders to ensure that practice standards are aligned and integrated, where possible, across programs, and organization wide. The position will directly supervise a number of Advanced Practice Nurse Educators (APNEs) (approximately 5-7) across the portfolio and maintain strong linkages with UHN's practice-based education office. It is also expected that the role will establish, maintain and lead a number of quality improvement initiatives and work closely with the DPP as well as other practice and operational colleagues (Unit Managers, Clinical Directors, Pharmacy, Diagnostics, Digital) to promote a vision of practice excellence, integrating practice-based education, point-of-care research capacity and a data driven approach within and across UHN programs, hospitals and in the external community. Mentorship of diverse staff and learners is an important aspect of the role. Other activities would include active engagement in organization-wide initiatives, most notably the optimization of UHN's health information system.

• Completion of a Master's degree
• Current registration and in good standing with a Regulatory Health Professions College or equivalent
• Cross appointment with a UHN affiliated College or University preferred
• A minimum of 8+ years practical and related experience
• A minimum of five years demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining professional practice standards and quality control measures in a health care environment required
• Skilled in program evaluation and leveraging data analytics
• Project Management experience preferred
• Consulting, influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to think strategically at the global organizational level, as well as at the program, site, 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 practice and codes of ethics, health care consent and ethical implications of care delivery as well as evolving scopes of practice
• Knowledge of health record information systems and various software applications
• Broad understanding of the health care system, related issues and trends, policies and legislation provincially, nationally and internationally
• Excellent knowledge of quality improvement principles and practices
• Excellent problem recognition, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse management and employee groups and individuals
• Ability to adapt to change and to implement change management approaches, and facilitate its acceptance by others
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in new environments and culturally sensitive situations
• Ability to meet multiple and competing deadlines
• Interprets, communicates and disseminates research findings to support patient care and recommends evidence-based policy and practice changes
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

CLOSING DATE: July 12th 2024

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.