Manager of Ophthalmology

Job summary

The Manager of Ophthalmology will lead the development, launch, and daily operations of the new ophthalmology program at the Schroeder Ambulatory Centre. This role involves building a high-performing perioperative team, managing budgets, and implementing innovative care delivery models to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Job details

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Manager of Ophthalmology at Schroeder Ambulatory Centre (SAC) will be a visionary leader who brings creativity, innovation and sound judgment to the development, launch and ongoing operations of a new ophthalmology program at SAC. The successful candidate will bring seasoned ophthalmology perioperative experience and a strong commitment to high quality, patient-centred care. This role will play a foundational leadership part of shaping the growth and evolution of the ophthalmology surgical program, ensuring an outstanding patient experience as services expand at SAC. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development, launch and day-to-day operations of the ophthalmology program at SAC, establishing foundational policies and processes for staff education, quality and risk management, resource utilization, and financial and human resource oversight, while proactively resolving patient care issues as the program scales. * Build, motivate, and retain a high-performing perioperative team by creating a supportive, agile environment for patients, staff, and physicians, and by fostering strong interprofessional collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. * Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal partners and external organizations to support the growth and integration of the surgical program. * Identify, design, and implement innovative, scalable care delivery models that improve efficiency, patient flow, and the overall patient experience, while supporting the full scope of professional practice. * Drive early-stage quality improvement initiatives and special projects, providing hands-on fiscal stewardship through budget development, inventory and supply chain optimization, equipment planning, and the creative use of material and technological resources to support program growth. Corporate Responsibilities: * Participate in all mandatory training requirements and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Schroeder Ambulatory Centre Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines * Be responsible for and ensure that all staff supervised are trained and work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, Schroeder Ambulatory Centre Policies and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines * Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned Education and Qualifications * Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred, with a strong foundation in clinical and operational leadership. * Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario * 5+ years of experience in Perioperative Services or Operating Room settings. * Hands-on exposure to ophthalmology is required. Skills & Competencies * Recent, relevant managerial experience leading teams in dynamic environments, with a proven ability to build and scale high-performing perioperative programs. * Track record of driving innovation, implementing process improvements, developing policies, and inspiring creativity and collaboration to achieve ambitious program and organizational goals. * Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, solve problems proactively, and make data-driven decisions in real time. * Demonstrated resilience and adaptability under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while guiding teams through growth, change, and expansion. * Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check * Provide proof of Immunization and TB records Join Our Team: Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is a non-profit medical facility dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Ontarians through accessible, outpatient healthcare. The Centre will offer a comprehensive range of clinical, diagnostic, and surgical services in alignment with its mission to reduce pain, improve mobility, and streamline healthcare delivery. In collaboration with hospital and academic partners, Schroeder Ambulatory Centre aims to strengthen public health capacity and drive innovation in care, ensuring a more efficient and compassionate healthcare experience for the community. At Schroeder Ambulatory Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process due to a disability or medical condition, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met in a respectful and confidential manner. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting is for a current vacancy

What you’ll do

The Manager of Ophthalmology will lead the development, launch, and daily operations of the new ophthalmology program at the Schroeder Ambulatory Centre. This role involves building a high-performing perioperative team, managing budgets, and implementing innovative care delivery models to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration and current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. A minimum of 5 years of experience in perioperative or operating room settings with hands-on exposure to ophthalmology is required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Budget · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ophthalmology
• Perioperative management
• Clinical leadership
• Budget development
• Quality improvement
• Risk management
• Staff education
• Resource utilization
• Human resource oversight
• Process improvement
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Strategic planning
• Data-driven decision making
• Policy development
• Supply chain optimization
• Equipment planning
• Surgical Services
• Healthcare Delivery Models
• Continuous Development
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge
• Budget Development
• Accountability
• Policy Development
• Resilience
• Compassion
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Planning
• Quality Improvement
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Patient Flow
• Patient-Centered Care
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Creativity
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Leadership
• Health Administration
• Scalability
• Innovation
• Perioperative Care
• Risk Management
• Operating Room (OR)
• Operations
• Team Leadership
• Visionary
• Process Improvement
• Collaboration
• Resource Utilization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Professor of Ophthalmology
• Clinical Practice Manager
• Health Service Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers