The Royal is a mental illness treatment, teaching and research hospital focused on patients with complex mental illness and addiction. Our goal is to help patients move beyond the labels and stigma, and to create opportunities for healing, growth and choice. Through specialized programs, leading research and strong community partnerships, we work alongside people and families to create spaces of dignity and possibility
- where recovery is real, and lives can be reclaimed. The Royal operates in a highly regulated, publicly funded healthcare environment. We work closely with government, health system partners, and academic institutions. The Royal’s Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) & Executive Director is an influential and values-driven senior leader shaping the future of nursing, clinical qualified practice, and clinical support services. Reporting to both the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services (SVP), you’ll advance care quality, inspire teams, drive workforce development, and cultivate a culture of innovation, compassion, and collaboration across the organization. In this role, you will guide major portfolios including Nursing & Professional Practice (Allied Health), Pharmacy, Patient Relations, Lab & Diagnostics, Infection Prevention & Control, Spiritual Care, and clinical EPIC optimization. Chief Nursing Executive Lead the future of nursing at The Royal by setting bold clinical and professional practice standards that elevate patient care across the organization. Drive innovation in nursing and allied health through evidence-based policies, modernized care protocols,



and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure nursing services and professional practice meet the highest regulatory and legislative standards, including CNO, RHPA, and Public Hospitals Act requirements. In collaboration with Physician Leaders, ensure compliance with healthcare, mental health, and employment legislation while upholding accreditation standards and patient safety. Model ethical, collaborative and transparent leadership that builds trust with staff, physicians, patients, families, partners and Trustees. Establish effective governance, policies, and communication frameworks that enhance collaboration and represent The Royal at senior system planning tables. Oversee operations to deliver high quality, patient-centered mental health care while fostering an engaged, supported, and empowered workforce. Lead sustainable budgeting and resource planning that balance innovation with operational excellence to advance clinical quality and team development. Master’s degree in Nursing, Health/Business Administration, or related field; Minimum 10 years of progressive clinical and leadership experience in healthcare, including substantial nursing, qualified practice and hospital administration experience. ~5-7 years of senior or executive leadership overseeing multiple teams, service lines, or portfolios. ~ Knowledge of healthcare legislation, accreditation standards, risk management, privacy, and patient safety frameworks. ~ Experience with digital tools, clinical informatics, and EHR optimization is an asset. Language Requirements ~ Bilingual (French/English) is considered a strong asset.

📌 Executive Director (Ottawa)
🏢 Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
📍 Ottawa