Director, Patient Care Stratford and Clinton

Position: 328-26 Director, Patient Care, Full-Time, Stratford and Clinton
Location: Stratford South

Position
Director, Patient Care

Department
Administration/Management

Job Location
Stratford, ON and Clinton, ON

Posting #
328-26

Position Type
Full-Time

Salary Range
$ per annum

Union
Non-Union

Posted Date:  September 21, 2026

Expiry Date:  September 28, 2026

WHY IS HPHA THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU?
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is an organization that influences proactive change; embraces the potential of partnerships; harnesses the power of performance, and values the skills and guidance of our people – staff, patients, families and caregivers included to advance our healthcare system. HPHA is a multi-site organization that includes Clinton Public Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital.

ROLE
The Director, Patient Care is a dynamic, innovative leader who is accountable for a broad, exciting and forward-moving patient care portfolio across the Alliance. The Director, Patient Care is part of a dynamic team of 3 Directors, Patient Care that oversee the patient care portfolio, and network with partners in our region.

The role ensures the HPHA’s mission, vision and guiding principles are embodied in the culture of all programs. With patient-partnership at the core of every decision, the Director applies a systems-thinking approach to a combination of the development and execution of strategic planning, operational performance and relationship management. Key priorities include meeting and exceeding performance targets, maintaining an attention and focus on continuous quality improvement, and promoting and leading innovation in a dynamic and ever-changing healthcare system.

Advocating for both patients and staff, this position will draw together advances made in practice, education, research and administration in order to support and plan for the goals of patients and staff. The Director will ensure that programs operate in accordance with legislation, standards and ethical principles. This role will create an environment that provides optimal opportunity for the development of professional practice, promotes shared leadership, manages the programs within fiscal resources and fosters a person-centered, inter-professional environment.

The Director encourages proactive change, and acts as an advisor, facilitator, coach and educator in conjunction with Alliance activities and growth and works closely with our Medical and Community partners.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Degree in a Health-Related Discipline
Current certificate of registration in good standing from a college recognized under the Regulated Health Professions Act

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)
Minimum five (5) years' experience in progressively more responsible leadership roles in a complex healthcare environment
5 years’ experience working with and leading Multi-disciplinary teams
Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and transformational culture change designed to enhance the patient experience using LEAN principles and processes
Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning and administrative abilities
Ensures clinical excellence, resulting in high quality, safe and exceptional patient/ family experiences
Exceptional analytical and information-seeking skills that contribute to effective decision-making, strategic planning and execution of action plans that deliver results in order to meet and exceed industry benchmarks and performance metrics
Ensures compliance with hospital policies and all legislative requirements
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, resilience, and confidence
Engages others to foster development and build teams that establish a high performing and healthy organization
Strategically aligns direction, decisions, actions…