This position is being advertised to fill an existing vacancy.

Position: Director, Professional Practice , IPAC & Chief Information Practice Officer (CPIO)

Work Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN) – All Sites

Reporting to: VP, P a tie nt Care & De puty Chief Nursing Executive ( CNE )

At Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN), we're building one of Ontario's newest and most innovative healthcare organizations. As we continue our transformation, we are seeking an exceptional healthcare leader to shape the future of professional practice, patient safety, clinical education and technology-enabled care.

Reporting to the Vice President, Patient Care & Deputy Chief Nursing Executive, the Director, Professional Practice, Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) & Chief Clinical Information Practice Officer (CCIPO) is a key member of our clinical leadership team, providing strategic leadership across Professional Practice, Infection Prevention & Control, Clinical Education and Clinical Information Practice.

This is a unique executive leadership opportunity to influence care delivery across an integrated health network by advancing professional excellence, strengthening patient safety, leading innovation and ensuring digital transformation is grounded in clinical practice.

Position Summary

As Director, you will provide strategic leadership to advance evidence-informed practice, interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

In your role as WRHN's Chief Clinical Information Practice Officer, you will bridge clinical practice and digital transformation—partnering with Digital Services, Information Technology, Health Informatics and physician leaders to ensure technology enhances clinician workflows, supports exceptional patient care and enables better outcomes.

You will lead through influence, collaboration and vision, supporting a team of experienced managers and professional leaders while helping shape the future of healthcare delivery across the organization.

Responsibilities At a Glance

Strategic Leadership

Provides strategic leadership for Professional Practice, Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC), Clinical Education and Clinical Information Practice across WRHN. Leads enterprise initiatives that advance clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation and technology-enabled care. Builds strategic partnerships across the organization and broader healthcare system to drive transformation and organizational performance.

Professional Practice & Clinical Excellence

Leads the Professional Practice portfolio, advancing evidence-informed care, interdisciplinary collaboration and professional governance. Establishes organizational standards, policies and frameworks that support high-quality, patient-centred care. Partners with operational leaders to optimize models of care, workforce capability and clinical excellence.

Clinical Information Practice & Digital Partnership

Provides leadership for Clinical Information Practice, ensuring digital transformation is grounded in clinical practice and clinician needs. Partners with Digital Services, Information Technology, Health Informatics and physician leadership to guide technology-enabled care. Champions clinician engagement, workflow optimization and digital innovation to improve patient and provider outcomes.

Infection Prevention, Patient Safety & Quality

Provides leadership for the Infection Prevention & Control portfolio, promoting a culture of patient safety and quality improvement. Ensures infection prevention strategies, surveillance and organizational preparedness align with regulatory and accreditation standards. Partners across the organization to advance quality, reduce risk and strengthen patient safety.

People Leadership & Organizational Capability

Leads and develops Managers and professional leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning. Advances workforce capability through clinical education, leadership development and succession planning. Champions an inclusive, high-performing environment that supports innovation and professional excellence.

Financial & Operational Stewardship

Provides leadership for the operational and financial performance of assigned portfolios. Leads business planning, resource optimization and performance improvement initiatives that support sustainable, high-quality care.

Position Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration or a related health discipline (Doctorate preferred). Current registration in good standing with a regulated health profession in Ontario. Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation is considered an asset. Significant progressive leadership experience within a complex healthcare environment. Experience leading Professional Practice and Infection Prevention & Control portfolios. Experience advancing quality improvement, patient safety, clinical governance and organizational transformation. Knowledge of Clinical Information Practice, digital health or clinical informatics is considered a strong asset. Exceptional relationship-building, communication and strategic leadership skills.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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WRHN does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make hiring decisions regarding applicants during our recruitment and selection process.