Manager Professional Practice - Quality Improvement Scholarship and Innovation for Nursing and Hea

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

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Union: Non-Union 

Number of vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Collaborative Academic Practice 

Reports to:  Director of Professional Practice for Quality Improvement and Collaborative Academic Practice 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: July 29, 2025

Position summary

Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice (DPP) for, Manager of Quality Improvement Scholarship and Innovation, a member of the UHN Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) portfolio, is accountable for academic clinical practice in alignment to UHN’s Purpose, Values and Principles and is key in aligning work within and across clinical programs, sites and organizational practice priorities. The partners with the DPP to develop and implement provisions of care, organization-wide healthcare delivery models which advances University Health Network’s (UHN)‘s foundational value of Patient-Centred Care and its mission of providing exemplary safe patient care and fostering excellence in healthcare delivery, research and teaching.

Duties

• Leading interprofessional quality improvement and scholarship initiatives aligned with UHN’s strategic plan and broader health system priorities
• Driving change that advances UHN’s commitment to high-quality, equitable, and innovative care
• Advancing system-wide quality priorities and mentoring fellows through the CAP TAHSNp Fellowship Program
• Providing mentorship and coaching to staff and learners, both internal and external to UHN, to build QI capability and support cross-sector collaboration
• Offering QI consultation and subject matter expertise to healthcare professionals and clinical teams across programs and practice settings
• Designing, delivering, and evaluating QI curricula for learners, staff, and fellows
• Supporting scholarship through guidance on academic publications, proposal development, and grant writing in support of interprofessional research
• Building capacity among staff and teams to embed QI into clinical service delivery
• Supporting the development of a learning health system by aligning clinical innovation with organizational goals
• Partnering with external stakeholders, including academic institutions, government bodies, community organizations, and other TAHSN hospitals, to strengthen collaborative improvement efforts
• Engaging with programmatic donors and the UHN Foundation to align funding with CAP Fellowship outcomes and innovation goals

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Engineering, or other regulated health profession
• Registered and in good standing with a regulated health professional college
• CQUIPS or equivalent QI certification – preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Advanced project management skills
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
• 5–8 years of clinical experience in acute or post-acute care
• 3–5 years experience in a leadership role
• Eligible for cross-appointment with UHN-affiliated academic institutions
• Demonstrated experience quality improvement and leading major change initiatives in a healthcare environment
• Expert in data analysis and visualization; ability to utilize data analytic QI skills (e.g. experience with run and control charts and pareto diagrams) and proficiency in digital tools and software
• Strong understanding of knowledge translation and implementation science methodology
• Strong knowledge of professional standards, ethics, health care consent, and regulatory legislation
• Understanding of hospital operations, health system structures, and related policies
• Experience developing and implementing practice standards and quality controls
• Strategic, analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong communicator and effective collaborator across diverse teams and disciplines
• Adaptable, culturally competent, and responsive to change
• Skilled in managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Able to apply research to practice and support evidence-informed improvements
• Experience with presentations and publications

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.