Clinical Practice Lead

Overview

We are currently looking for someone to join our dynamic Nursing Team in the role of Clinical Practice Lead. This person will work closely with our provincial Professional Practice Research & Education (PPRE) team and support clinical standards, orientation, and training.

They will collaborate with leaders and help align strategic goals, priorities and initiatives set out and defined by our unique patient populations and Ontario Health Teams (OHTs).

We are looking to fill a Full-Time Clinical Practice Lead position in the Waterloo-Wellington area.

Participation in the Branch On-Call schedule is required, which includes evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.

What We Offer

• $1500 signing bonus, payable after 6 months of work
• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Other employment perks such as Employee Assistance Program, Perkopolis, Rewards Points
• Flexible work from home arrangements supporting employee work life balance
• Inspiring leadership and opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive & dedicated Safety Health & Wellness team & Pandemic Response team
• Interprofessional collaboration with our Professional Practice Research & Education Team

What The Role Involves

• Supports, mentors and coaches front line clinical staff while delivering ongoing clinical education designed by the PPRE team.
• Works with regional management with respect to Community Health Services, in cooperation with the LHIN, HCCSS and OHT if applicable.
• Approves, trains and monitors special functions as outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act and in compliance with Community Health Services policies and practices
• Responsible for maintaining quality management procedures and practices within the Nursing team and department.
• Promotes and markets Community Health Services and maintains positive public relations.
• Builds relationships to enhance local capacity and understanding of system navigation supports, at a local and regional level, to support holistic patient care delivery
• Uses new technology e.g. virtual care to support frontline staff and patients to achieve desired care plan goals
• Promotes and provides active guidance for workplace Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring

• Regulated Health Professional Registered Nurse
• Registered with the CNO.
• 2+ years of community experience in leading exceptional clinical practice in a community care setting
• Experience in a formal leadership role considered an asset
• Strong palliative experience, an asset
• Wound care experience, an asset
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, an asset
• Strong proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office.
• Vehicle is required and some occasional travel within Ontario is required
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• French language skills are an asset

CarePartners In Your Community

In addition to providing home-based personal support, rehabilitation and therapy, nursing and palliative care across Ontario, CarePartners also serves the community through clinics, transitional care units, and provides relief in nursing homes and shared care settings.

Since 2009, through our outreach program, we’re also proud to work in collaboration with international agencies to organize medical care and clinics in countries with poor access to health care.

We seek to live our values at home and abroad, supporting the health of communities with purpose and passion.

Accessibility

CarePartners welcomes and encourages applicants from people with disabilities. Candidates can request accommodations at any time in the hiring process.