Vice President, Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) (Full-time Interim)
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Temporary
Department: Administration
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
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
Vice President, Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) (Full-time Interim)
Top Benefits
About the role
Employment Status: Temporary
Department: Administration
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
About Lake of the Woods District Hospital
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital was founded in 1897, and was originally known as the Rat Portage Jubilee Hospital and then the Kenora General Hospital. Through the years a series of additions and renovations took place to meet the expanding needs of the population. On May 1, 1968, the St. Joseph's Hospital and the Kenora General Hospital amalgamated to form the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Treating well over 30,000 people per year, Lake of the Woods District Hospital is Northwestern Ontario's largest hospital outside of Thunder Bay.
The Hospital's core programs include emergency and ambulatory care, chronic care, mental health, maternal and child health, and acute care services which include general medicine, intensive care and surgical services. It also manages a broad range of services including dialysis, chemotherapy, diagnostic imaging, mammography, ultrasound, addiction counseling and detoxification, a sexual assault centre, physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, ambulance (land and dedicated air), palliative care and various education programs.
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital meets the immediate healthcare needs of residents of the City of Kenora, as well as a large surrounding area, including several First Nations Communities. In recognition of the First Nations communities that it serves, the hospital is committed to ensuring that traditional native healing and culture are part of native health care, including a unique Native Healer Program that recognizes the spiritual component of aboriginal health care.
Our goal is to provide high quality patient care within the limits of our resources. Our healthcare team is made up of a wide range of dedicated, expert individuals who work along with your physician to provide you or your loved one with the best possible treatment. We are a fully accredited hospital under the national standards of the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.