Shared on behalf of Adam Vinet, Vice President, Patient Experience, Chief Nursing Executive & Regional Vice President, Regional Cancer Care
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Taylor as the Director, Cardiovascular, Medicine & Renal Programs, effective October 31st, 2022.
Reporting to myself as the VP, Patient Experience, Chief Nursing Executive & Regional Vice President, Regional Cancer Care, Wayne will be responsible as the administrative leader for the Cardiovascular, Medicine and Renal Program which includes the Cardiac Cath Lab, Pacemaker Clinics, Visiting Specialty Clinics, Cardiac Diagnostics and Rehabilitation, Vascular services and the regional Stroke program. Additionally, through this role Wayne will function as both the Regional Director, Ontario Renal Network and clinical project sponsor for the Cardiovascular Surgery project.
Many of you know, and have worked with Wayne since he started with us in 2004 as a RN in Critical Care Services and has advanced through the organization to hold the positions of Quality Clinical Practice Coordinator & Practice Lead and Manager, 2C Cardiovascular & Regional Stroke Unit. More recently, many of you have worked with Wayne in his seconded role of Clinical Lead for the Cardiovascular Surgery Project in September 2020 until present and was also the Interim Director, Cardiovascular Program from December 2021-June 2022.
Wayne’s accomplishments range from improving the patient experience and quality improvements in care, to program development, the management of a major capital project, to collaboration at both the regional and provincial level. He is well respected throughout the organization as a thoughtful, collaborative leader who fosters strong relationships with both internal and external partners. He values the diversity and unique perspectives of those he works with and has been instrumental in enhancing patient care.
Please join me in congratulating Wayne and wishing him well in his new role.