ONA-Professional Practice

Position

Full‑Time Education Practice Leader (EPL), ONA Ambulatory Care Program – MT Site

Hours of Work

Monday–Friday days

Job Summary

The primary role of the education/practice leader (EPL) is to work collaboratively with program leadership to assist in achieving the clinical and learning needs of the program and to support overall strategic objectives. Clinical areas of focus include Fracture Clinic, Hand Upper Extremity Program (HUEP), Spine, Minor Outpatient Procedures (MOP), Gyne Laser, Gyne Specialty, Medical Day Unit (MDU), Pre‑Surgical Clinic (PSC), Endoscopy, Vascular Access Team, and Medical Imaging (nurse dependent skills and education).

Responsibilities

• Identify clinical practice learning needs, design, implement, and evaluate initiatives/educational programs that meet patient and staff needs.
• Lead and model quality patient care and professionalism.
• Provide educational in‑services and competency training as required for the outpatient program.
• Plan and direct orientation of new hires, following up with educational requirements as needed.
• Develop and coordinate processes and strategies that enable and advance professional practice and ongoing education/training.
• Develop processes that ensure evidence‑based practice and assist or lead the implementation of evidence‑based practice guidelines.
• Promote and model an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional practice for outpatient program staff.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing.
• Baccalaureate preparation in Nursing; Master’s preparation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience with surgical background.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in surgical nursing.
• Previous experience in clinical nursing training/education and group/meeting facilitation preferred.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and/or adult education certification.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team & community partners.
• Excellent written, oral and email communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software applications (e.g., MS PowerPoint, McKesson HSM, PHS).
• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent leadership skills and good attendance record.

Legal/EEO Statement

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the AODA to provide an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace.

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