Marcy Saxe-Braithwaite
Summary
Visionary healthcare leader with an unyielding passion for advancing the delivery of safe, responsive and quality patient/family centered care. Collaborative leader who fosters highly productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders to enable high performing, productive and motivated teams. Solid reputation for delivering results with transformational change, quality improvement, leadership development and operational efficiencies. Ability to enable organizations to address complex challenges to mitigate risk. Dynamic and authentic leader with a high degree of professional ethics and integrity. Strong business and political acumen. High degree of analytical and strategic thinking. Hands on leader willing to roll up her sleeves in order to ensure the highest quality of work output. Certified in LEADS with the Canadian College of Health Leaders, Leadership Coach, graduate of the EXTRA Fellowship with the Canadian Foundation for Health Improvement and a Canadian Nurse Legal Consultant. Passionate lifelong learner.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Western Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Working with Masters Students as their Academic Advisor to facilitate their Capstone Experience through providing students with expertise, tools, expectations, learning outcomes and networking opportunities to grow in their leadership journey.
- Conversing with students on a weekly basis to provide guidance with respect to their Capstone project, feasibility and timelines to be achieved
- Attending student meetings with their Field Mentor and student as required
- Supporting the Field Mentor and student in resolving concerns during the Capstone experience, evaluating their progress during their experience and timelines are being met
- Coaching students through their final project, reflection, self-assessment and LEADS 360
- Adhering to the Capstone Experience Agreement deliverables as set out by Western University and abiding by the Capstone Experience Agreement
Associate Vice President, Executive Search Services
The Medfall Group
11.2022 - Current
- Reporting to the President and CEO, providing Executive Search Services for Physician Leadership and Executive Leadership Roles within the Canadian Healthcare System.
- Working in a collaborative model with the CEO and Vice President of Search Services to Assist clients to recruit high caliber personnel for senior management/administrative positions.
- Responding to Requests for Proposals by developing a general assessment of vacant positions, writing proposals to organizations and presenting the services The Medfall Group provides.
- Carrying out activities of the Search Process in an ethical manner, ensuring responsiveness to the Client’s needs and the Candidates being presented.
- Providing on-boarding services and coaching as required by the Organization and the candidates.
Director, Perioperative Services and Endoscopy
Hamilton Health Sciences
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Reported to the Vice President, Clinical Support Services and Surgery, oversight for Perioperative/Surgical Services, Medical Device Reprocessing, Endoscopy and Interventional Radiology. Budget of 110 million, 500 FTEs.
- Worked in collaboration with the Chief of Surgery, Chief of Pediatric Surgery, Chief of Anesthesia, Head of Service for Interventional Radiology and Head of Service for GI for strategic planning, quality patient care and service, and ensuring an education and research environment for the service.
- Accountable for human resources – retention and recruitment of team members
- Accountable for fiscal management and ensuring the portfolio has an understanding of OR monitors, scorecards, Quality Based Procedures, Volumes, and metrics.
- Co-lead surgical ramp up, surgical ramp downs and pandemic planning for the portfolio
- Fostered a healthy work environment with work life balance and alignment.
- Promoted authentic leadership and self-awareness with the manager team.
- Fostered a lifelong learning environment for team members to pursue graduate education.
- Co-led EPIC implementation for Surgical team, Endoscopy and Interventional Radiology
Senior Director, Perioperative/Surgical Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
03.2016 - 06.2020
- Reported to the Vice President, Health Services, Quality and System Performance, provided oversight for 17 Perioperative/Surgical Services and Medical Device Reprocessing across the NSHA. Budget of $261 million with more than 2000 FTEs
- Worked in a collaborative model with physician leaders, zone directors and health services managers, this position enabled and supported the ongoing delivery of fully integrated perioperative/surgical services.
- Designed a 3-year strategic plan focusing on Improving efficiency of the Perioperative program, improving accessibility for patients and families and developing models of care with the right people supported with the right resources. Designed a Quality Framework to guide delivery of patient/family centered care.
- Designed and implemented a Wellness Program for Hip/Knee patients which entailed decreased wait times, improved health outcomes, enhanced patient experience and enabled provider experience to be more positive. Entailed introduction of the first three Physician assistants into Nova Scotia (18-month project) for a three-year pilot.
- Worked in collaboration with the Stryker Performance Team from Chicago to foster Hospital Reported outcomes, KPIs, virtual application for patients and monthly reports on physician outcomes.
- Advancing a vision for academic excellence within the provision of care, developing quality management and safety programs, and ensuring compliance with Accreditation and relevant legislation. Leading the implementation of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) with American College of Surgeons across eleven of the seventeen sites to enhance quality outcomes for the patients (to decrease surgical site infections, decrease wait times, enhanced recovery after surgery).
Vice President Programs & Chief Nursing Officer
Providence Care (multi-site facility)
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Planned, led, evaluated and managed 410 staff and 750 volunteers across multiple sites to deliver efficient, effective patient care services while promoting and adopting standards of best practice. Oversaw clinical programs, had budget of $40 M and reported to the CEO.
- Designed, led, implemented strategic priorities, including Patient/Family Centered Care Models, Healthy Work Environments through integrated workplace strategies; patient and staff safety, leadership development in the clinical arena, career development at all levels and led the Organization’s Accreditation process.
- Designed and implemented a Patient and Family Council to bring the patient/family voice to the table and ensure their needs were listened to and acted upon in a timely and responsive manner. This was among one initiative that enhanced the patient satisfaction scores with NRC Picker.
- Introduced a program management model with co-leadership to ensure services centered on the patient’s needs.
- Developed, designed and implemented a new interprofessional committee structure to focus on Quality, Risk, Safety and Performance. Co-author of Terms of Reference with Director of Quality, Safety and Risk Management. Chaired the committee and shifted the organization’s focus to the importance of quality and risk in day-to-day operations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment through interprofessional communications, encouraging staff to continuously improve service.
- Enhanced recruitment and retention incentives with a strong career development process, recognition programs and empowering nursing and allied health professionals with professional practice councils.
Regional Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Lead for Professional Practice
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA)
01.2002 - 01.2003
- One of the largest health authorities in Canada with 22k employees
- Led strategic initiatives to strengthen and support nursing and allied health professionals and standards of practice for enhanced patient centered care delivery. Collaborated with health care professionals at all levels, to design/ implement an Interdisciplinary Professional Practice Model. Managed 25 direct reports and reported to the VP Medical and Clinical Innovation.
- Championed and embedded evidence-based and outcome focused models of professional practice by leading the development team in collaboration with a Research Scientist and Outcome Evaluation Specialist.
- Acted as advisor on professional policy, standard and guideline development across the VCHA.
- Designed and co-led the Patient Safety Committee for the health authority.
- Assessed and recommended actions regarding patient-centered care and provided operational and policy direction.
Vice President, Professional Affairs and Chief Nursing Officer
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre (VHHSC)
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Provided leadership to nursing and allied health professionals across 21 regulated health disciplines. Developed professional practice standards, supported research and educational activities, fostered collaboration amongst healthcare professionals. Managed $11M budget and 20 direct reports. Reported to the President and CEO.
- Restructured professional staff to a decentralized model of operation – integrating program management, professional reporting relationships and patient services delivery.
- Designed professional practice councils and accountability frameworks.
- Spearheaded “employer of choice” market positioning and developed/executive a marketing plan with Human Resources.
- Implemented patient safety program to enhance delivery of quality patient/family centered care delivery.
Corporate Director of Professional Practice and Staff Training and Development
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Led the formation of the hospitals’ first Professional Practice Model ensuring accountability and autonomy of all professional staff to enhance the quality of care delivered. This was an example of an early adopter strategy at the organization.
Lakeridge Health Corporation
01.1991 - 01.2000
- Five community hospital sites with 1000 staff and 200 physicians.
- Fast track promotions through progressively broader roles as a result of leadership skills, ability to lead major change initiatives, and strong commitment to the highest standards of patient care. Directed the advancement of professional practice standards and quality patient care across the newly merged hospital complex. Oversaw five Ethics Committees – 3 Clinical, 1 Management Ethics and the Coordinating Ethics Committee. As Practice Leader established and chaired multiple professional practice councils. Managed 12 reports and $1.5 M budget. Prior clinical and development roles emphasized developing self-managed teams and process reengineering.
Professional Practice Leader
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Developed and chaired several professional practice councils to facilitate the development of standards of professional practice. Improved patient outcomes by fostering an environment of shared governance increased autonomy and accountability by providing leadership in the development of a site-specific Professional Practice Model for all Regulated Health Care professionals.
- Championed and supported multiple reengineering initiatives, including the introduction of multi-skilled workers (support service assistants), consolidating services and enhancing staff retention.
Director of Nursing Practice, Education, and Development, Cardiology, Surgical Services and Continuing Care
01.1996 - 01.1997
- One of two directors of nursing. Provided leadership and direction to the Surgical, Cardiology and Continuing Care clinical units. Provided Ethics consultation to interdisciplinary health care members. Improved operational efficiencies at Oshawa General Hospital through several re-engineering initiatives including promotion of Self-Managed Teams, on-line documentation and new categories of support staff workers. Reported to the VP Patient Care.
- Enhanced professional practice by promoting philosophy of lifelong learning, providing educational opportunities for directors and clinical nursing staff to pursue further continuing education.
Director of Nursing – Practice, Education and Development
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Led the implementation of professional care delivery models on each Patient Care Unit. Facilitated the development of a Shared Governance Model of Care. Implemented an on-line and point of care documentation system. Designed and implemented a bursary program to foster life-long learning for all professionals. Reported to the VP Patient Care.
- Improved clinical documentation system with laptops to ensure legal requirements and standards of practice were met. Decreased documentation time, reduced transcription errors and promoted better patient outcomes.
Director, Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Provided nursing leadership for PACU and Pain Assessment and Management Clinic. Responsible for operational and capital budget of $1.4 million and 35 direct reports. Planned, implemented and evaluated Standards of Nursing Practice and Patient Care.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Worked in Surgery and Critical Care
Clinical Nursing Resident, Lung Transplantation Program
The Toronto Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988
Clinical Staff Nurse – Critical Care and Surgical Units
The Wellesley Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1988
Education
Doctorate of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership stream
Northcentral University
Arizona, USA01-2017
Master of Business Administration -
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01-2000
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01-1988
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Western Ontario
Western Ontario, Ontario01-1982
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Academic research
- Academic writing
- Class management
- Organization
- Authentic Leadership
Certification
- EXTRA Fellowship in Quality Improvement from the Foundation for Health Improvement Focus on Wait Time 1 for Joint Replacement Surgical Care April 2018 to June 2019
- Six Sigma Lean/Kaizen Training with Medtronic for Thoracic Surgical Wait time care May 2019
- LEADS recertification (every two years since 2010) December 2023
- Coaching with LEADS certificate from Royal Roads University 2013
- Certification in Co-Pilot Executive Coaching Program 2010
- Certification in LEADs with Health Leaders of BC and Canadian College of Health Service Leaders, Victoria, British Columbia 2010
- Canadian Nurse Legal Program, Toronto, Ontario 2010
- Certificate in Intensive Bioethics Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 1994
Affiliations
- American College of Surgeons – member through NSQIP January 2019 – June 2020
- American College of Health Executives (ACHE) Canadian Chapter
- Board Member and Secretary September 2022 – present
- Past Chair March 2018 – March 2019
- Board Chair for Canada March 2016 – March 2018
- Vice Chair of the Canadian Chapter for Canada 2014 – 2016
- Chair of Programs Committee 2013 – 2015
- Board Member 2010 – 2019
- Member of ACHE 2010 - present
- Member of Membership Committee October 2020 present
- Member of Audit Committee October 2020 present
- Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses (ACEN)
- President March 2018 – August 2021
- President-elect 2017 – 2018
- Member of Leadership Committee 2010 – 2016
- College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia
- Member of Professional Conduct Committee 2018 – 2020
- Delta Mu Delta Honor Society, U.S.A. 2017 – present
- Member Editorial Board for Healthcare Management Forum 2018 – present
- Board Member VON National 2013 – 2016
- Past Chair of the Quality and Safety Committee
- Board Chair for two Ontario Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics
- Canadian College of Health Leaders
- Member of the Professional Standards Council September 2014 present
- Chair of the LEADS Advisory Award Committee January 2019 – June 2020
- Executive Member of the Bluenose Chapter for CCHL June 2019 –September 2020
- Board Member Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre 2011 – 2013
- Chair of the Client Services and Quality Committee
- Served on the Executive and Nominations Committee
- Associate with Ethics Scan 2012 – 2023
- Provide educational session on Ethics, COVID and Accreditation
- Board Member Toronto York Community VON Board 2011 – 2013
- Vice Chair of the Board and Chair for Strategic Planning
- Board Member Perspective Journal for Gerontological Nursing 2006 – 2014
- Member Healthy Workplace Guidelines with RNAO 2002 – 2013
- Executive Member of the Greater Toronto Area Canadian College of Health Leaders and Chief Communication Officer 2010 – 2015
- President of the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Nurse Legal Consultants 2012 – 2015
- Past President of the Ontario Chapter of Nurse Legal Consultants 2015 – present
- Member of Legal Nurse Consulting Association of Canada 2012 – present
- Member of Interprofessional Care Strategic Implementation Committee 2007 – 2010
- Co-chair Transitions Initiative (for ALC placement) with CCAC and SE LHIN 2007 – 2009
- Board Member Quality Health Care Network 2006 – 2009
- Chair of the Professional Standards Council, CCHL 2000 – 2010
- American College of Health Care Executives 2005 – present
- Academy of Canadian Executive Nurses 2000 – April 2021
- Canadian College of Health Leaders GTA Chapter 2010 – 2016
- Canadian Association for Medical Device Reprocessing (CAMDR) 2016 – 2023
- Canadian Association of Critical Care Nursing 1985 – 2005
- Canadian Bioethics Society 1991 – present
- Canadian College of Health Leaders 1993 – present
- Canadian Nurses Foundation 1996 – present
- Delta Mu Delta Honor Society 2017 present
- Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario 2004 – 2020
- International Society for Female Professionals 2022 - present
- Legal Nursing Association of Canada (LNAC) 2010 – present
- MDRANS (Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia) 2016 – 2020
- MDRAO (Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario) 2015 – 2016
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario 1982 – present
- Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia 2000 – 2005
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing 1999 – present
Timeline
Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Western Ontario
09.2023 - Current
Associate Vice President, Executive Search Services
The Medfall Group
11.2022 - Current
Director, Perioperative Services and Endoscopy
Hamilton Health Sciences
10.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Director, Perioperative/Surgical Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)
03.2016 - 06.2020
Vice President Programs & Chief Nursing Officer
Providence Care (multi-site facility)
01.2004 - 01.2009
Regional Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Lead for Professional Practice
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA)
01.2002 - 01.2003
Vice President, Professional Affairs and Chief Nursing Officer
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre (VHHSC)
01.2000 - 01.2002
Corporate Director of Professional Practice and Staff Training and Development
01.1998 - 01.2000
Professional Practice Leader
01.1997 - 01.1998
Director of Nursing Practice, Education, and Development, Cardiology, Surgical Services and Continuing Care
01.1996 - 01.1997
Director of Nursing – Practice, Education and Development
01.1995 - 01.1996
Lakeridge Health Corporation
01.1991 - 01.2000
Director, Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
01.1991 - 01.1995
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
01.1988 - 01.1991
Clinical Nursing Resident, Lung Transplantation Program
The Toronto Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988
Clinical Staff Nurse – Critical Care and Surgical Units
The Wellesley Hospital
01.1982 - 01.1988
Doctorate of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership stream
Northcentral University
Master of Business Administration -
University of Toronto
Master of Science in Nursing -
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Western Ontario
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