IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Vice President, Patient Services & Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Location: cottage country, Ontario (Accommodation provided) Duration: 6 Month Hybrid

An Ontario-based acute care hospital is seeking an experienced Interim VP Patient Services & Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) to provide executive leadership during a period of transition. Reporting to the CEO, this role will ensure stability, strategic continuity, and performance improvement across the clinical portfolio while preparing the organization for a critical accreditation milestone. This is not a maintenance mandate. The organization requires a seasoned interim leader to lead, stabilize, and elevate performance across patient services while supporting a newly evolving leadership structure.

Key Objectives

Provide Executive Stewardship and Stability Act as a senior leader and trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team Provide clear, decisive leadership across Patient Services during a period of transition Ensure alignment across clinical programs, professional practice, and operational priorities Reinforce accountability, governance discipline, and leadership standards Lead Accreditation Readiness (Spring 2027) Take full ownership of accreditation preparation and readiness Assess current state against standards and rapidly close gaps Mobilize clinical teams, directors, and frontline leadership Ensure the organization is not only compliant, but positioned to perform strongly during the onsite review Elevate Patient Experience and Quality Outcomes Drive measurable improvements in patient experience, quality, and wait times Translate the Quality Improvement Plan into practical operational execution Embed a culture of continuous improvement and patient-centered care Coach and Strengthen Leadership Capability Provide hands-on coaching to newly hired and emerging leaders Support onboarding, capability development, and decision-making rigour Stabilize and align the Patient Services leadership team, including newly established roles Advise on Strategy, Growth, and Hospital Development Provide executive insight to the CEO and Board on clinical services strategy Contribute to hospital development planning, including program flows and patient experience design Support development of a forward-looking Clinical Services Plan aligned to future capacity needs Drive Organization-Wide Change and Engagement Lead change initiatives across clinical services and broader hospital operations Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and engagement Reinforce alignment with organizational values and leadership expectations

Scope of Role The interim will oversee the full Patient Services portfolio, including nursing and clinical programs, and will work closely with: CEO and Executive Leadership Team Patient Services Directors and clinical leadership Medical leadership and professional staff Board and key committees (including patient experience and ethics-related structures) External stakeholders, including regional health partners and Ontario Health Team partners

Ideal Interim Profile

Experience & Capability Proven executive healthcare leader (VP/CNE level) with strong clinical credibility Track record leading accreditation or major quality/regulatory reviews Demonstrated success leading through transition, ambiguity, or leadership gaps Deep experience driving patient experience, quality improvement, and operational performance Experience advising CEOs and Boards on clinical strategy and organizational priorities

Leadership Style Pragmatic, visible, and decisive Strong coach and mentor of emerging leaders Able to quickly assess, prioritize, and mobilize teams Credible communicator across frontline, leadership, and governance levels

Success Measures Accreditation readiness achieved with confidence and strong organizational alignment Stabilized and high-performing Patient Services leadership team Measurable improvements in patient experience and quality indicators Clear strategic direction for clinical services and hospital development inputs Strengthened leadership capability and organizational engagement

Assignment Context Acute care hospital serving a growing regional population with seasonal demand pressures Active hospital redevelopment planning underway Leadership transition within Patient Services, including new and evolving roles Organizational focus on quality improvement, patient-centered care, and system collaboration

PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@LHHknightsbridge.com (Subject: Job Title)

LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.

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June 2026