Chief Perfusionist, Acute Care, Permanent Full-Time

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada CHEO Full time

CHEO is a globally recognized health institution dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to children, youth, and their families across a vast region. From Canada's capital to eastern and northern Ontario, western Quebec, and Nunavut, we serve over half a million patients each year.

Forbes has twice named us the best place to work in Canadian healthcare. We are a team of over 6,500 – staff, clinicians, scientists, researchers, and volunteers – all working together to help children and youth thrive.

Since 1974, the world has transformed, and so have the needs of children. CHEO has evolved to address these changes, including comprehensive cardiac care as part of Ontario’s two-site pediatric cardiovascular surgery program with SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

As CHEO’s Perfusionist Clinical Practice Lead you will have a pivotal leadership role, working with partners, to design and develop innovative models that ensure a sustainable pediatric cardiovascular surgery program for Ontario.

Within CHEO, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work with other clinical Directors and senior leaders to develop and implement CHEO’s perfusionist program
  • Work closely with the Vice President Acute Care and Cardiovascular Surgery Leadership Team to implement quality improvement initiatives
  • As part of the One Program Two Site model for Pediatric CV Surgery, work with counterparts at Sick Kids towards maintaining evidence-based care and standards across both sites.
  • Build and sustain relationships with key partners to design a regional model for perfusion services and ensure seamless integration and timely communication with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute management and clinical teams
  • Oversee CHEO’s perfusionist team as it is redeveloped and implemented
  • Provide profession specific review, recommendations and endorsement regarding best practices, policies & procedures, research ethics board submissions on behalf of the profession.
  • Identify legislative issues related to the discipline, interpret professional standards, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements which includes the review of and recommendations regarding policies and procedures
  • Support identifying and developing internal talent to develop CHEO’s perfusionists and ECMO specialist capabilities.
  • Train, review, verify, and monitor workload measurement
  • Provide input to management on issues related to discipline competencies and standards of practice
  • Collaborate and problem solve with other Professional Practice Leaders to address issues related to inter-professional practice
  • Liaise with educational and research organizations; provide discipline specific endorsement for research ethics submissions prior to review by appropriate approval committees
  • Collaborate with other health care providers, educators and researchers to develop and implement joint clinical, research and teaching initiatives
  • Participate in/provide educational opportunities that support and advance professional practice; ensure staff are actively involved in continuing education
  • Coordinate student training opportunities and represent CHEO – OCTC on academic committees and oversee orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of students
  • Provide clinical services to maintain clinical proficiency and support operations including on-call coverage as required.
  • Oversee quality and safety of perfusion services at CHEO

Qualifications and skills required

  • Certified with the Canadian Society of Clinical Perfusion and/or American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
  • A minimum 5 years of hands-on clinical experience with pediatric perfusion
  • Familiarity with key CV Surgery databases including PC4 and STS
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication and relationship skills in a multidisciplinary team and with community partners
  • Experience in leadership including quality and safety improvements within a team environment

A career at CHEO provides a:

  • competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
  • place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued, and your initiatives rewarded
  • family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
  • chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
  • support for continued education and learning
  • potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
  • truly unique work environment

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $78.47-$92.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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