Executive Vice President, Clinical - Hamilton Health Sciences

At Hamilton Health Sciences, you are joining an organization whose mission is to shape the future of health by leading in care, discovery, and learning, while advancing equity and regional growth. Our workforce of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers share a vision to provide “Leading Care, Driven by Discovery”. Joining Hamilton Health Sciences, you become part of a world-renowned team of leaders, health professionals and researchers working together to make significant advancements in patient care. Hamilton Health Sciences presents outstanding opportunities to advance the future of healthcare, have a positive impact on patients and families, and grow professionally.

Executive Vice President, Clinical 

The Executive Vice President, Clinical is a senior leadership team member and trusted advisor to the President & CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences. This role provides executive oversight for a breadth of adult clinical programs and supports the integration and advancement of organization-wide professional practice and education, in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Executive and other clinical leaders. The Executive Vice President, Clinical is a visionary leader and exceptional collaborator who will drive large-scale organizational change and advance the hospital’s strategic vision and mandate as a leading academic health sciences centre.

The Executive Vice President, Clinical drives innovation, integrated care models, and a culture of excellence, inclusion, and health equity. They lead complex, multi-site systems with strategic foresight, evidence-based decision-making, and operational acumen. Collaborating with diverse partners, the Executive Vice President, Clinical ensures strategic plans deliver measurable improvements in quality of care, patient flow, service integration, and sustainability reflective of Hamilton Health Sciences’ position as a provincial system leader.

The Executive Vice President, Clinical is responsible for providing enterprise-wide strategic leadership for the majority of HHS’ adult regional and community programs, including acute, post-acute, ambulatory, rehabilitation, and driving coordination, integration, and long-term sustainability across adult tertiary and quaternary services. The Executive Vice President, Clinical leads integrated clinical service planning across the organization, embedding research, innovation, and academic priorities into care models and operational delivery. Accountable for system-level performance, the Executive Vice President, Clinical will advance evidence-informed care transformation, strengthen coordination and sustainability across complex services, and ensure effective use of data and analytics to improve patient flow, outcomes, and resource utilization. The Executive Vice President, Clinical holds accountability for multi-site operating and capital budgets, workforce optimization, and compliance with Ministry and Board-approved financial frameworks, balancing fiscal stewardship with strategic investment in innovation.

The Executive Vice President, Clinical will help foster high performing, interprofessional clinical environments grounded in excellence, accountability, equity, and continuous learning. They will support and enable the Chief Nursing Executive in advancing professional practice, workforce sustainability, and quality outcomes, while stewarding a research-enabled clinical education and practice infrastructure. Working closely with physicians, clinical leaders, academic partners, and research institutes, the Executive Vice President, Clinical will embed research and innovation into everyday care and strengthen regional and system partnerships. They cultivate an environment of learning and continuous improvement supporting rapid evidence translation, and promoting psychologically safe environments where teams are empowered to deliver exceptional patient- and family-centred care. 

The Executive Vice President, Clinical represents Hamilton Health Sciences provincially and nationally, acts as a delegate for the President & CEO, and builds strong partnerships to advance regional and quaternary services. They also partner with the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation to align program needs and advance philanthropic priorities in support of adult care programs. 

The Executive Vice President, Clinical will bring deep expertise in adult care delivery, high-acuity systems, interprofessional education, and workforce development, with a proven ability to integrate research, evidence, and academic priorities into clinical operations and enterprise-wide planning. They demonstrate strong operational and financial acumen, translating strategy into measurable outcomes while ensuring sustainability and effective resource stewardship. A collaborative and credible leader, the incumbent excels in building partnerships with physician leaders, academic institutions, and system partners, and is recognized for strong people leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. A clear commitment to excellence, equity, inclusion, and patient- and family-centred care is essential.

The preferred candidate will be a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class, holding a current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and a Master’s degree in Nursing. Additional credentials in leadership, quality improvement, or change management are considered assets. A minimum of 10–15 years of progressive senior leadership experience within complex, multi-site healthcare organizations is required, preferably in an academic health sciences centre.  

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/executive-vice-president-clinical-hamilton-health-sciences/ by April 15, 2026. For additional information contact Penny Mirams at penny@miramsbecker.com. 

Hamilton Health Sciences and Mirams Becker are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace; we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. Hamilton Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the hiring process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation