London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada´s largest acute-care teaching hospitals and is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research.
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), one of Canadas largest acute-care teaching hospitals, is dedicated to excellence in patient care, teaching and research. Building on our tradition of leadership and partnership, we champion patient-centered care, a spirit of inquiry and discovery, and a commitment to life-long learning. LHSC encompasses three hospital sites, South Street Hospital, University Hospital and Victoria Hospital; two family medical centers; and the London Regional Cancer Program. LHSC is the home of the Children´s Hospital and CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics). The research arm of LHSC is Lawson Health Research Institute, which is partnered with London´s other teaching hospital, St. Josephs Health Care, London. LHSC is affiliated with The University of Western Ontario. Physicians and staff at LHSC number more than 10,000 and together provide care for more than 1 million patients each year. LHSC is committed to being a progressive workplace that lives its mission and values of respect, trust and collaboration and is equally committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Known as the Forest City, London, Ontario combines metropolitan life with a family-oriented community. With career opportunities of a large urban centre, London offers vibrant neighborhoods, a wide selection of housing options and top-notch educational facilities without the high cost-of-living of most large cities. This diverse community is the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is sure to offer something to everyone.Reporting to the Vice President, Professional Practice and Chief Nursing Executive, the Manager, Clinical Nutrition Professional Practice holds accountability for management and leadership responsibilities, the scope of which are corporate, regional, and to some extent, provincial and national. This position represents the Clinical Dietitians and Clinical Dietetic Assistants within the program management structure of LHSC, and is responsible for ensuring that Clinical Dietitians are practicing in accordance with the Ontario Dietetics Act, as well as the Regulated Health Disciplines Act for Ontario. In addition to the professional practice responsibilities, this role also includes management of the Dietetic Internship Program at LHSC, as well as management of the eternal nutrition formulary.This position advances the practice of clinical nutrition at LHSC, through provision of leadership to the Clinical Dietitians, Clinical Dietetic Assistants and Interns, as well as advancing practice-based research. Working collaboratively with clinical program leaders, patient food services and other discipline managers, this role fosters inter-professional practice in the care of our patients and education of our students.This is a unique career-building opportunity for a leader to showcase their strengths and talents within a system-wide position. In support of our strategic Talent Management Strategy, we want to hear from leaders who have prepared themselves for increasing responsibility in leading a portfolio in their next role! To be successful in this role, applicants who possess the following critical competencies and qualifications should apply.Critical Management Competencies: (go to www.lhsc.on.ca/priv/hr/tms/competencies.htm for further details)- Impact and Influence - Service, Quality & Safety Orientation- Visionary LeadershipOther Management Competencies:- Results Orientation- Developing Others- Holding Self and Others Accountable- Leadership Presence- Strategic Orientation- Business Acumen- Interpersonal SensitivityQualifications:- Masters Degree in Nutrition or another health care related field, and completion of a recognized Dietetic Internship- Membership (or eligible for membership) in the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and Dietitians of Canada- Minimum 5 years experience in progressively more responsible leadership roles in a healthcare environment (academic acute care hospital preferred)- Experience in mentoring of Dietetic Interns- Demonstrated behaviors supporting our Core Values of Respect, Trust and Collaboration- Strong participatory leadership and team building skills using excellent interpersonal skills to generate consensus- Effective communication and organizational skills- Innovative critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and problem solve- Demonstrated experience with strategic plan, organizational change and improvement initiatives- Recognition, understanding and demonstrated Emotional Intelligence (EI), particularly emotional self-awareness, assertiveness, optimism, stress tolerance and empathy, in a variety of situations- Ability to effectively work with diversity, appreciating that different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics can bring richness to the challenge at hand- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis