Clinical Practice Leader Medicine

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Clinical Practice Leader :

• Provides expert clinical consultation for delivery of patient care;
• Provides clinical leadership for education, clinical documents, projects, committees, etc. that fall within the CPL's area of expertise.
• Provides education for skills and certifications beyond the principle expectations of practice and delegated controlled acts (e.

g. GPA, Non-violent crisis intervention, Restraints)

• Leads and / or consults on development of corporate and program-based education initiatives (including orientation and continuing education)
• Plans and delivers both intra- and Interprofessional education offerings, with expertise in recovery focused, trauma-informed practices
• Develops accessible education opportunities to support staff participation
• Uses a variety of adult learning strategies and evaluation techniques that are well aligned to the intended learning outcomes
• Utilizes best available evidence as the basis of all practice, education and professional leadership activities (e.g. practice projects, education classes, policy / procedure development)
• Participates in recruitment
• Supports staff participation in personal and professional career development.
• Assists managers with performance appraisals of staff as required.
• Performs clinical practice assessments, and identifies and provides educational support (where indicated) for performance issues and learning gaps.
• Consults on and / or develops performance improvement plans with staff as appropriate
• Works with human resources, occupational health, and manager to ensure a safe working environment

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing;
• Master's degree strongly preferred, or evidence of working towards;
• Completion of Coronary Care 1 and previous telemetry monitoring experience preferred;
• Completion of BPSO Champion certificate preferred
• Theoretical and practical experience in adult education including educational program planning, development and evaluation;
• Demonstrated experience with program planning and evaluation, and managing organizational change initiatives;
• Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven effective leadership and collaboration skills;
• Demonstrated effective critical thinking, prioritization, and conflict resolution skills;
• Ability to travel between LH sites;
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements;
• Understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and,

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to.

As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.

New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.