Department Chief

Job Description

Department Chief Emergency Medicine
Part-Time Term Position: 3 years
Regional: Location to be determined (CNRHC/ JPMRHC)

Definition of work:
Reporting to the Vice President Medical Services/ Chief of Staff (VP/COS), the Department Chief Emergency Medicine is responsible for the effective organization, management, and functioning of the Medical Staff within the Emergency Medicine Department while providing leadership to ensure integration of the clinical and operational standards, quality improvement initiatives and academic activities of the regional emergency medicine department. In accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws the Department Chief Emergency Medicine provides support to the VP/COS in matters relating to appointments, credentials, privileges and management of remediation and discipline.

In this progressive leadership role, the Department Chief Emergency Medicine aligns with Central Health's values, mission, vision, strategic, and financial plans, and is committed to working collaboratively with the Site Lead Emergency Medicine and Administrative staff to build effective leadership partnerships. The Department Chief Emergency Medicine actively participates on the Medical Advisory Committee and other department, program or Central Health Committees as required.

The Department Chief Emergency Medicine will have superior communication and engagement skills with the ability to build and maintain effective collaborative working relationships and to coach and develop others. With demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and to a diverse and culturally competent work environment, the Department Chief Emergency Medicine will build trust, manage conflict and inspire people to pursue quality, safety and innovation in all aspects of their work.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Leadership and management of Department including; human resource planning; physician performance; financial and program planning

Conduct regular Department meetings

Provide advice and recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee

Advocating for evidence-based medical practice; reviewing clinical concerns and physician practice concerns; examining or reviewing charts when appropriate; intervening, assuming or delegating care when warranted

Review professional performance, ethics and conduct

Privileging, appointment and reappointment, remediation and discipline of Medical Staff, and cooperating/ assisting legal counsel in such processes

Develop, implement, maintain and evaluate/revise Department call schedules; priorities and objectives; Medical Staff rules; policies and procedures; and operational plans

Leadership for recruitment, orientation and retention within the Department

Resolve disputes within the department and across clinical areas, sectors and disciplines

Encourage, promote and foster participation in continuing professional development, and ensure professional development meets required standards

Medical Staff resource planning aligning with regional priorities and operational plans

Establish a Department Quality Improvement management program

Develop, establish and maintain and report on quality of care

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required qualifications:
* Current registration and licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Newfoundland and Labrador
* Royal College, of College of Family Physicians, certification is an asset, but not required
* Satisfy credentialing requirements of Central Health
* Formal physician leadership training and/or equivalent experience
* Complete education in quality and patient safety as required
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position

Competition number: P NDB
Competition closing date: Open Until Filled

Central Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all candidates however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.