Medical Director, Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre

Medical Director, Saskatoon Urgent Care Centre (UCC) DevelopmentThe Medical Director of UCC Development Saskatoon will report to the Lead of UCC Operations in the Saskatoon Area.The Medical Director of UCC Development Saskatoon will function collaboratively with UCC Saskatoon project team members to:Participate in advisory committees that are related to UCC SaskatoonRepresent and communicate project and operational issues/goals to operational and clinical leaders, clinicians, and the MinistryLead, promote and effectively articulate to frontline physicians and clinicians the vision of the UCC Saskatoon programs/services and how the UCC will influence and improve safe, quality client careDevelop coalitions, work effectively with internal SHA stakeholders, and draw on expertise in the community to help establish the multi-disciplinary clinical care model of the UCC Saskatoon, including defining the role of physicians (Community Physicians, Network Leads, 811 HealthLine, etc.)Work collaboratively to recommend diagnostic and clinical procedures available at the UCC Saskatoon and develop protocols related to the sameIdentify training all members of the multi-disciplinary care team will undertakeBuild, through engagement, collaboration and support, a network of committed and motivated physicians and clinicians to work in the UCC SaskatoonCreate and sustain a workplace environment that fosters the application of evidence-informed practice, compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, utilization of clinical research, and management of risk and adverse events in collaboration with corporate resourcesUpon opening of the UCC Saskatoon, assist with implementation of clinical services, physician scheduling, and service/program evaluationReview any complaints, as requested, concerning the provision of clinical care by the UCC services physician teamReview patient care reports and audits by following up on reviews, as required or requested by the SHAUpon request of the SHA, participate in quality improvement and performance measurement initiatives and recommend measurement tools to the Director and Managers responsible for UCC SaskatoonDevelop and demonstrate leadership capabilities and commitment to the culture of client-first continuous learningLead and engage with UCC Leadership, as well as internal stakeholders and community organizations, to develop an environment of cultural competence focused on Truth and ReconciliationOther duties as mutually agreed to between the Medical Director and the AuthorityJob QualificationsLicensed medical practitioner in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of SaskatchewanCanadian Certified Physician Executive Credential would be an assetAdvanced education in Health Care Administration, Public Administration and/or Leadership Studies would be an assetParticipation in the Canadian Medical Association’s Physician Leadership Institute would be an assetAdditional training and/or education in leadership/management would be an assetExperience at an operational level as a medical leader who has worked in partnership with administrative leaders to develop and lead innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environmentKnowledge of and experience in guiding health quality improvement processes and initiativesSaskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood. #J-18808-Ljbffr