Clinical Bioethicist/Manager Spiritual and Religious Care

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Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Clinical Bioethicist / Manager Spiritual and Religious Care in the Ethics/Spiritual and Religious Care department. The successful individual will promote ethical behavior and collaborate with HSN leadership to build capacity for integrated, sustainable, and accountable ethical decision-making aligned with HSN’s mission, vision, and value and accreditation standards. They will have the opportunity to lead and direct others in the organization on matters of clinical and organizational ethics related to resource allocation. In addition, they will plan, organize and control the day-to-day operations of the department, while also building the capacity of regional partnering health care organizations through the development of organizational polices, practices and resources.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Bioethics or in a related field (i.e., Philosophy) from an accredited university. We are looking for someone with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a leadership/supervisory role, preferably in a health care environment. Training or recent experience with mentoring (e.g., ethics internship, fellowship), and project management is preferred.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province.  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition #9456 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/. The position will remain posted until filled, however the search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 25, 2026.

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KEY FUNCTION:
Promote ethical behavior and collaborate with HSN leadership to build capacity for integrated, sustainable, and accountable ethical decision-making aligned with HSN’s mission, vision, and value and accreditation standards. Lead and direct others in the organizations on matters of clinical and organizational ethics related to resource allocation. Plan, organize and control the day to day operations of the department, while also building the capacity of regional partnering health care organizations through the development of organizational polices, practices and resources.

REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Vice President, Mental Health, NEO Kids, Women’s Health and Social Accountability.

DUTIES:
1. Develop Ethics, Spiritual and Religious Care education initiatives and programs to promote awareness, knowledge, and skills for staff, medical and inter-professional learners, and external partners.
2. Supervise, recruit and educate members of the HSN ethics facilitation team.
3. Support the enhancement of HSN’s moral climate through assessing the ethical culture and developing organizational ethics resources (e.g. facilitation team, management policies, decision-making frameworks, and resource allocation strategies).
4. Provide ethics support to committees within HSN as required (e.g. ethics, organ and tissue donation, critical care, incident command).
5. Manage the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) provision team that ensures provincial, professional and legal responsibilities are maintained.
6. Provide consultation and guidance to patients, families, contract providers, staff, or physicians on patient-specific ethics issues, hospital management, and governance issues.
7. Direct the work of the Spiritual and Religious Care and MAiD Navigation team at HSN.
8. Manage human resources which include: recruitment, selection and training.
9. Guide, motivate, monitor and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, evaluate performance and make recommendations on disciplinary action as required.
10. Develop annual budgets and assume fiscal accountability of the departmental operation according to approved budget.
11. Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
12. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
13. Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
14. Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
15. Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
16. Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
17. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
18. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
19. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
20. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Bioethics, or in a related field (i.e. Philosophy) from an accredited university.
2. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a leadership/supervisory role, preferably in a health care environment.
2. Training or recent experience with mentoring (e.g. Ethics internship, fellowship) is preferred.
3. Training or recent experience with project management is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of the Core Compentencies for Health Care Ethics Consultation as defined in the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH).
2. Demonstrated understanding of the A4R framework and ability to coach and teach others at all levels in the organization and region in the application of an ethical decision making framework.
3. Demonstrated understanding of regualtory health professional fameworks and scopes of professional practice.
4. Demonstrated time management, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to conduct research and apply information.
6. Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
7. Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to coach, advise, and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
9. Demonstrated training, experience, or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
10. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success, and continue improvement.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis, and organizational assessment.
12. Demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with healthcare providers and employees.
13. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and patient information systems.
14. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
15. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
3. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
4. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
5. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
6. Ability to travel between local and regional sites.
7. Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle.
8. Willingness to travel occasionally within Northern Ontario.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.