Headwaters is looking for dedicated and dynamic applicants who reside in the area to join our volunteer Board of Directors and make a meaningful difference today.
ORANGEVILLE, Feb. 5, 2024: Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) invites dedicated and dynamic individuals residing in the area to contribute to transformative healthcare by joining our volunteer Board of Directors.
As a growing medium-sized hospital, Accredited with Exemplary Standing, HHCC is actively recruiting Director candidates to provide governance oversight and monitor our performance goals. Directors play a crucial role in offering feedback and guidance to the CEO while serving as a vital link between the hospital and the communities it serves.
Kim Delahunt, President & CEO, HHCC encourages anyone with a passion for making a lasting difference in healthcare to consider HHCC as their platform for giving back.
The Board actively seeks diverse representation in experience (finance, legal, clinical, health system) and background, aiming for inclusivity that mirrors the perspectives of the Dufferin-Caledon communities.
Ideal candidates possess:
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen and ask constructive questions.
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Personal and professional integrity in navigating diverse perspectives and ideas.
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Time and commitment to contribute to their community hospital.
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Education and development opportunities are provided for board members, with ongoing developmental opportunities in health care governance through the Ontario Hospital Association and other organizations.
Board members are expected to:
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Participate in monthly board meetings (approximately three hours per month, excluding summer months).
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Belong to at least one committee.
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Attend two-hour monthly/bi-monthly committee meetings (excluding summer months), with preparation in advance.
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Support the Headwaters Health Care Foundation.
Embark on an exciting volunteer leadership opportunity. Express your interest in confidence to info@headwatershealth.ca by March 29, 2024.
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About Headwaters Health Care Centre
Headwaters Health Care Centre is an innovative hospital located in Orangeville, Ontario dedicated to quality patient-centred care together with our community in Dufferin County-Caledon. In addition to providing acute and complex continuing care with a 24/7 Emergency Department, and extensive Ambulatory Care outpatient services, Headwaters is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, certified as a Breast Assessment Centre by the Ontario Breast Screening Program, and will be offering MRI services in 2024.Headwaters is a cornerstone of health and wellness for the communities it serves. It is one of the area's largest employers with over 800 staff, 200 physicians and six midwives and benefits from the dedication of over 200 volunteers.
Headwaters is also a proud partner in the Hills of Headwaters Collaborative Ontario Health Team. Learn more at headwatershealth.ca and support the hospital at hhccfoundation.com
Media Contact
Jennifer Hamilton, MA, MBA |Director, Communication & Stakeholder Relations
519-278-5085 jhamilton@headwatershealth.ca