Clinical Leader

Unit Summary

The Surgery And Surgical Oncology service, within the Oncology , Critical Care & Palliative Care program and Juravinski Hospital, includes in-patient and ambulatory supports for gynecology oncology, plastic surgery, colorectal, hepatobiliary and general surgery. The service is supported by a full range of allied health, nursing, education and support staff.

Position Summary

The Clinical Leader for Surgery & Surgical Oncology works closely with the clinical manager to ensure alignment of unit based and ambulatory activity with program and corporate strategic goals. This includes enhancing the patient experience, supporting physicians, staff and volunteers, and taking a leadership role in solving problems and collaborating with stakeholders with a focus on long-term sustainable effectiveness.Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday ; days. Position goes until February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate degree in one of the Health Disciplines preferred or a combination of other relevant academic background and experience

2. Recent (5-7 years) relevant clinical practice

3. Demonstrated leadership and management skills

4. Demonstrated knowledge & skills in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

5. Demonstrated excellence in communication, team-building and the ability to initiate and model positive change

6. Evidence of commitment to continuous education through pursuit of undergraduate studies or comparable educational endeavours

7. Membership in the relevant Professional College / Association

8. Previous experience and knowledge of the service preferredHamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset