About this role
Zone: Eastern Urban ZoneLocation: Janeway Children's Hospital Division Manager, Children & Women's HeathCombined Care Obstetrical & GynecologyTemporary Full-time (until October 25, 2027, with the possibility of extension )Management10200RP1Hours: 70 Biweekly (8 hours; Days)Salary: HL-23 (CAD $82,009 - CAD $106,615 annually)Competition Number: VAC0030855Posted Date: 2026-11-04Closing Date: 2026-11-11Job SummaryReporting directly to the Program Director for Children and Women's Health, Eastern Urban Zone, NL Health Services is seeking an experienced professional with strong planning, analytical, communication, and leadership skills to work as the Division Manager for the Obstetrical and Gynecological unit, prenatal education services and the allied health staff that support women?s health at the Janeway Children's Hospital.
The Division Manager will be responsible for implementation and monitoring of clinical best practices and operational improvements to optimize care within this service. The Division Manager directs staff within areas of accountability; encourages professional development activities; completes regular performance evaluations; participates in the recruitment process and ensures fair and consistent application of the collective agreement. The position establishes staffing requirements and monitors and interprets staff utilization statistics. The position establishes performance expectations through feedback and guidance for the department and individual employees.
The Division Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating key directions, objectives, and strategies, quality and risk initiatives, and safety initiatives for patients and staff in a dynamic environment. The Division Manager will work within NL Health Services' Leadership Framework with accountabilities to engage others and lead self, achieve results, develop coalitions and implement systems transformations within the assigned areas of responsibility. These include working within the Divisions lines of business, fiscal and resource stewardship, managing and developing staff, effective communication, quality and risk management and health workplace management.
- Job QualificationsEducationBaccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline is required.
- Master's Degree is preferred.ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of acute care experience within the last seven (7) is required.
- Progressive leadership experience is required.
- Acute care experience in Obstetrics, Gynecology or Perioperative would be an asset.
- Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)Knowledge of issues related to Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perioperative.
- Knowledge of program development, implementation and evaluation.
- Knowledge of quality improvement and project management.
- Knowledge of staff and patient safety initiatives.
- Demonstrated conflict management skills.
- Demonstrated strong decision making, interpersonal, leadership and communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and foster positive interpersonal relationships with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated financial stewardship.
- Ability to manage change and continuous improvement.OtherCurrent registration with a professional association.A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required