Joint Chief of Surgery and Medical Director, Perioperative Services
Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital
Grand River Hospital (GRH) provides exceptional care to patients in Waterloo-Wellington, Ontario, through highly experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate professionals. GRH provides a comprehensive range of care to patients across two main campuses, six partner locations for cancer and kidney care and three community treatment centres. GRH employs over 4,100 highly skilled and dedicated employees, over 700 professional staff (such as physicians and midwives) and 600 volunteers.
Located in the heart of Kitchener, Ontario, St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH) is the second-largest acute care hospital in the St. Joseph’s Health System and a Regional Cardiac Care Centre. SMGH serves the residents of Waterloo, Wellington County, and extends their reach to Dufferin, Grey-Bruce and beyond. SMGH’s nearly 2,000 staff, physicians and volunteers provide excellent, compassionate care to hundreds of thousands of patients and families every year.
The Joint Chief of Surgery and Medical Director, Perioperative Services is responsible for organizing and overseeing the medical care within the Department of Surgery at GRH and SMGH. The Chief is accountable to the Chief of Staff and the Boards of Directors of both hospitals. The Joint Chief and Medical Director will collaborate with other Medical Directors to promote evidence-based practices and improved patient outcomes.
Aligned with our mission, vision and values, the Joint Chief and Medical Director will partner with leaders across the hospitals, inspire excellence in quality care, and lead a dynamic, motivated team. Responsibilities include physician credentialing, privileging, performance evaluation, discipline, and establishing an interdisciplinary approach to patient-centred care.
The Joint Chief and Medical Director will cultivate a culture rooted in clinical excellence, transparency, and mutual respect. They will coach, mentor, and nurture the growth of medical leaders, serving as a role model committed to upholding high standards of care. They will spearhead quality initiatives, engaging with the team to build a robust program that elevates patient care and professional development.
The preferred candidate will be a clinician leader holding an FRCSC, eligible for Ontario licensure, distinguished by exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. The Joint Chief and Medical Director will maintain active clinical practices at both GRH and SMGH, requiring a commitment of approximately two days per week.
To apply for this incredible opportunity, please contact Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Senior Associate at [emailprotected].
Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment. We believe in inclusion and diversity, welcoming all applicants including, but not limited to : racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and others who contribute to the diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
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