Director of Integrated Primary Care
Rural Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic
Job Posting: Non-Union 2026-151
Regular Full-Time Position
Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!
West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.
Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes Lakeland Long Term Care, seven Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.
WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.
For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.
The West Parry Sound Health Centre currently has an opening for a Director of Integrated Primary Care at our Rural Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic.
Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Integrated Primary Care is a strategic and collaborative leader responsible for the overall delivery, quality and performance of WPSHC's integrated primary care services across a multisite rural network.
This role places a strong emphasis on program and service delivery. The role is accountable for advancing a regional, team-based model of care, strengthening partnerships across the Ontario Health Team and ensuring alignment with provincial priorities, funding agreements and organizational strategy.
The role requires a leader who combines strong operational judgement with the ability to lead change, apply quality improvement approaches, and hold teams accountable for service excellence and outcomes, while maintaining a deep commitment to health equity, team based practice, and partnership-driven care.
Specifically, the Director of Integrated Primary Care will be accountable for:
- Service and Program Management: Lead the delivery, performance, and continuous improvement of integrated primary care programs in alignment with WPSHC’s strategic and operational plans.
- Partnerships & System Leadership: Develop, lead, and sustain strategic partnerships that advance integrated, team-based primary care across the West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team and the broader health system. Actively contribute as a member of WPSHC’s Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic and operational leadership in advancing the organization’s strategic directions and operational plan. This includes participating in an on-call rotation as required.
- People and Culture Leadership: Provide senior leadership for integrated primary care teams, including supervision and oversight to support effective, high-quality program and service delivery.
- Financial Management: Plan, manage, and monitor program budgets and fiscal resources in collaboration with finance leadership to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and service needs.
- Quality, Safety & Change Management: Oversee the use of quality improvement and performance monitoring frameworks to strengthen accountability, learning, and service outcomes.
In return for your dedication, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:
- A salary of $153,611 to $178,058 annually, depending on experience
- Membership in Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness Program & onsite gym
Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.
To qualify for the role, you will have a Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, though a post-secondary degree with significant experience may be accepted.
You will also need to have:
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) with certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, other Regulated Health Professionals may also be considered.
- Educational preparation/courses in leadership and management.
- Minimum of five (5) years of related clinical experience is required.
- Minimum five (5) years of formal leadership experience required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the health centre’s mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references;
- Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre; Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibility, Excellence, Safety.
The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.
Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.
West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.
Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.
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