Program Manager – Perioperative Services

Full-Time | Days
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)
Kingston General Hospital Site
Salary: $121,975 – $146,370 (Class 08) | Non‑Union

Lead with Purpose. Shape Perioperative Care.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is seeking a Program Manager – Perioperative Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for Kidd 6, a critical patient care area within our Perioperative Program at the Kingston General Hospital site.

This is a key leadership role for a motivated, values‑driven healthcare leader who is passionate about patient safety, team engagement, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced perioperative environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Operational Director, Perioperative Services, the Program Manager is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, and operational excellence of an assigned patient care program/unit. You will lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, safe, and patient‑ and family‑centred care, while ensuring alignment with KHSC’s strategic priorities.

You will foster a collaborative, team‑based culture, enabling staff to coordinate and integrate services effectively while driving performance improvement, innovation, and efficient use of resources.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for a perioperative patient care program/unit
• Promote and advance patient‑ and family‑centred care across all aspects of service delivery
• Lead interdisciplinary teams through engagement, coaching, and change management
• Oversee operational planning, budgeting, policy development, and resource optimization
• Apply quality improvement principles to enhance processes, efficiency, and patient outcomes
• Promote a safe, respectful, and healthy work environment
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Collaborate closely with clinical leaders, physicians, and corporate partners to support strategic objectives

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree in Nursing or an Allied Health Profession from an Ontario university or equivalent
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Health Administration, or equivalent preferred
• 3–5 years of related leadership experience, ideally within a complex healthcare environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence teams across multiple levels of staff
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement, change management, and performance optimization
• Experience with project management and/or continuous quality improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong judgment, problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual (French/English) proficiency considered an asset

Why KHSC?

At KHSC, you’ll join one of Ontario’s leading academic health sciences centres, where leadership matters and innovation is encouraged. We are committed to:

• A culture grounded in respect, accountability, and compassion
• Supporting leaders through collaboration and shared purpose
• Delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve
• Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion across our organization

Additional Information

• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required

• A full job description is available upon request from Recruitment Services

• Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre may use artificial intelligence systems to assess and screen applicants. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with KHSC policies and applicable employment legislation.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.