Vice President, Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) (Full-time Interim)

 

Competition Number	2025-NON-038
Job Type	Full-time Interim   This is a 4 to 6-month role, with the possibility of extension. By mutual agreement, the role may also expand into a consulting and coaching position following the interim period.
Hours	1.00 FTE Monday to Friday day shift, with the ability to work flexible hours
Classification	VPPC
Department	Administration
Salary	$146,479.23 to $165,458.51 annually
Closing Date	Thursday, October 30, 2025

 

Description

The Lake of the Woods District Hospital is seeking a strong and proactive leader to serve as the Interim Vice President, Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Reporting to the President and CEO, the successful incumbent will hold direct responsibility and accountability for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and management of the delivery of patient centred care across the assigned programs at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) temporarily. This role oversees all nursing departments including Rehabilitation, Pharmacy and the full scope of the Mental Health & Addictions portfolio.

This interim position is vital in supporting the implementation of the Hospital’s Clinical Management Study recommendations, which focus on optimizing organizational structure to strengthen patient care leadership. Key priorities in this role will be to guide internal reorganization efforts, support potential external recruitment, and play a key role in fostering stability within both the Clinical Services Program.

Providing central professional leadership to all nursing professional staff, the successful individual will create within and inform on key areas including the nursing practice vision, strategy, and direction. As a key team member on the executive team, the incumbent will advise senior leadership and the board of directors on a wide range of nursing clinical and professional practice issues and initiatives.

The incumbent will bring to this role a high level of professionalism, composure, diplomacy, and flexibility, and will operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. It also requires significant experience with change management and advancing the provision of clinical services in an acute hospital setting. Visionary, strategic thinker and planner, Willing to challenge the status quo to innovate patient care processes and services.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional professionalism, composure, diplomacy, and adaptability, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a visionary and strategic thinker, the successful individual will plan for the future and challenge the status quo to drive innovation in patient care processes and services.

 

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

 

Live the Lake Life. Lead with Purpose.

Based in Kenora, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team in one of Canada’s most scenic lakefront communities. With a strong sense of purpose and the beauty of nature all around you, you’ll find balance, connection, and fulfillment both on and off the clock.

 

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Flexibility to negotiate work/life balance arrangements for this temporary interim
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

 

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a health profession, health administration or related field
• Master’s an asset; Masters in Nursing preferred
• Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and the RNAO preferred
• Evidence of progressive health care leadership experience with a demonstrated collaborative, team based approach
• Minimum 10 years of recent clinical and professional practice combined with a minimum of five (5) years of progressive administrative leadership positions
• Extensive experience in change management and in advancing clinical services within an acute hospital setting
• Self-directed, initiative-taking leader with ability to solve complex problems and lead innovative solutions for best care
• Knowledge and expertise on a broad range of challenges regarding nursing (such as best practices; models of care; patient safety; process improvement and returning time to care)
• Excellent knowledge and application of Patient Family Centred Care principles and practices
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to self-manage
• Proficiency in various software applications, specifically Microsoft Suites
• Exceptional interpersonal and public relations skills
• Excellent written/oral communication
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Demonstrated reliable attendance record