Job Category: Leadership
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Number of Positions: 1
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $84.67 - $100.64
Why Join Our Team? A people-first workplace setting that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.
We are excited to announce an opening for the Clinical Director, Emergency Department & Critical Care! What You'll Be Doing Serve as an inspiring leader and role model, exemplifying Southlake's values, leadership competencies, and commitment to people-centred care.
Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team, Directors, Managers, Physician Leaders, Clinical Chiefs, Division Heads, and team members to advance the strategic vision and goals of the Emergency Department and Critical Care.
Lead the development and execution of innovative strategies that enhance patient flow, quality outcomes, operational performance, and patient experience.
Translate organizational priorities into actionable departmental plans that drive measurable results and continuous improvement.
Establish priorities and allocate resources effectively to meet current demands and future healthcare needs.
Champion evidence-based practices, quality improvement methodologies, systems thinking, innovation, and change management initiatives.
Foster strong partnerships with regional healthcare providers, EMS services, Ontario Health, the Ontario Hospital Association, the Ministry of Health, and other key stakeholders to advance portfolio care delivery.
Monitor and improve clinical, operational, quality, and patient experience indicators while ensuring accountability for outcomes.




Promote a culture of safety, quality, transparency, and continuous learning.
Lead transformational initiatives that support evolving provincial and regional portfolio care priorities.
Ensure patient- and family-centred care principles are embedded into every decision, policy, and strategic direction.
Build and sustain a collaborative interprofessional environment that values respect, inclusion, professional development, education, and research.
Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop high-performing leaders and team members while supporting staff engagement, wellness, and retention.
Foster a workplace culture where innovation, recognition, and continuous improvement thrive.
Support partnerships with academic institutions and healthcare organizations to strengthen learning opportunities, research activities, and future workforce development.
What You Bring Successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or another health-related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
Master's Degree in a health-related discipline, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.
Current registration and membership in good standing with a regulated health professional college, where applicable.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience within a complex healthcare environment, preferably in acute care services.
Demonstrated success leading large, interdisciplinary clinical teams in a unionized setting.
Exceptional ability to build strong relationships and partnerships across clinical, operational, academic, and community sectors.
Proven experience leading transformational change, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational priorities to successful outcomes.
Strong financial and operational management expertise, including experience managing significant operating budgets and resources.
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, communicat

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📌 Clinical Director, Emergency Department & Critical Care (Ontario)
🏢 Southlake
📍 Ontario