VP Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Officer

Permanent Full-Time Position (Upcoming Vacancy)

About Us: Hôpital de Mattawa Hospital (HMH) is home to a full service 19-bed acute community hospital, 1 hospice bed, and an emergency department that is proud to operate in both official languages. We are located in the town of Mattawa, Ontario and our facility follows the vision of “Together, Guided by Medicine, Inspired by Faith, in a Place called Home” and is dedicated to the people of Mattawa and surrounding areas. We are sponsored by the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario and licensed under the Ministry of Health, and accredited by Accreditation Canada.

Our goal is to use a team approach in order to provide a safe, clean, comfortable and pleasing atmosphere for patients and their families.

The Opportunity:

HMH is seeking a new VP Clinical Services / Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) who will provide strategic leadership for nursing and clinical services, while championing patient and resident-centred care and our organizational values and mission.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will lead clinical practice, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with professional and regulatory requirements. You will bring a strong clinical perspective to organizational planning and decision-making while supporting nursing leaders and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Building strong relationships with employees, physicians, patients, residents, families, community partners, and other stakeholders will be central to this role. You will lead with credibility, approachability, and a commitment to improving care and outcomes across the organization.

The successful candidate will be an experienced nursing leader with a strong clinical background, sound judgment,



and a proven ability to lead people and drive quality improvement in a complex healthcare environment.

This position also participates in the HMH and Algonquin Nursing Home after hours “On Call” rotation, providing leadership and clinical support as required outside of regular business hours.

Qualifications & Experience

- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Progressive leadership experience in nursing and clinical services, ideally in a hospital, long-term care, or similarly complex healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated experience leading clinical practice, quality improvement, patient/resident safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience developing and supporting nursing leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare legislation, professional standards, accreditation requirements, and current nursing practice.
- Experience with strategic planning, change management, and organizational improvement.

Skills & Leadership

- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to build trust and work effectively with physicians, staff, patients/residents, families, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage competing priorities, and translate strategy into action.
- Bilingual in English and French.




- Commitment to patient and resident-centred care and the organization’s values/mission.
- A collaborative, approachable, and accountable leadership style.
- The successful candidate will bring a visible, team-oriented, and values-based leadership approach, with the ability to balance clinical excellence, quality of care, staff engagement, and organizational priorities.

Additional Information: Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible

Reports To: President and CEO

Yearly Salary: Starting at $151,905, plus 5% pay for performance

Must provide a Criminal Reference Check for the Vulnerable Sector.

How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to Natalie McNabb, HR Manager at [email protected] by noon on Friday, November 6, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hôpital de Mattawa Hospital and Algonquin Nursing Home do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment: Hôpital de Mattawa Hospital and Algonquin Nursing Home are an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $77.90 per hour

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mattawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Vice President of Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Officer (Mattawa)
🏢 Mattawa Hospital
📍 Mattawa