Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive, Clinical Services

Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive, Clinical Services About The Role

The Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive, Clinical Services is a transformational leader who shapes the future of patient care at North Bay Regional Health Centre. This role exists to inspire excellence in clinical practice, champion compassionate and equitable care, and lead the evolution of healthcare delivery in a rapidly changing system. This role is accountable for the quality, safety, and delivery of patient care services and ensures alignment with the organization’s strategic priorities, regulatory requirements, and professional practice standards.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the VP & CNE, Clinical Services leads a diverse portfolio of inpatient, outpatient, and specialized clinical programs, with direct leadership responsibility for senior clinical leaders and indirect oversight of large, multidisciplinary care teams across the organization.

A key focus of this role is transforming and modernizing clinical services through evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, workforce optimization, and the effective use of digital health solutions. The successful candidate will champion patient‑centred care, clinical excellence, innovation, and professional practice while supporting the growth, engagement, and sustainability of the clinical workforce.

You will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for nursing and clinical services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient- and family‑centred care across the organization. You will contribute to corporate strategy development and execution, translating organizational priorities into effective clinical service plans and measurable outcomes.

You will lead and support clinical leaders in navigating system pressures, operational challenges, and transformational change, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You are accountable for professional nursing practice, clinical standards, and scope of practice across all programs. You will ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, accreditation standards, legislation, and professional guidelines, while promoting evidence‑based practice and innovation in care delivery, advancing fit‑for‑purpose patient involvement grounded in respect, partnership, and shared accountability to ensure care reflects the needs, voices, and experiences of the patients served.

You will oversee quality, patient safety, risk management, infection prevention and control, and clinical utilization initiatives, using data and performance indicators to drive improvement and inform decision‑making, while acting as a strong champion of Indigenous Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (IEDI), embedding equitable practices into quality improvement, patient safety, and care outcomes across the organization.

You will provide oversight of clinical operations, including staffing models, budget development and management, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and sustainable service delivery. This includes responsibility for managing clinical budgets, optimizing staffing and skill mix, and ensuring alignment with patient volumes and acuity.

You will work collaboratively with medical leadership and operational partners to support integrated care delivery and effective interprofessional collaboration.

You will champion recruitment, retention, and professional development for nursing and clinical staff. You will support leadership development initiatives, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities to strengthen clinical leadership capacity across the organization.

You will create a positive and innovative work environment by setting an inspiring example, coaching and mentoring leaders, and empowering teams to adapt to change, build new competencies, and contribute meaningfully to organizational success.

You are responsible for promoting a culture of health, safety, and wellness…