Clinical Extern Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital
Description
Company BioIMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do.
We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.
North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Extern Clinical Mentor, Professional Practice
Your goal in this position is to support the education and development of the Nurse Externs, provide mentorship, support, team integration, Extern coordination, and overall program implementation and evaluation at the point of care.
To accomplish this, the Extern Clinical Mentor must take an active role by working closely with the externs to provide guidance, training, support, help define a strong career development plan, and serve as a role model for the trainee.
The Clinical Extern Mentor role is designed for a registered nursing professional (i.e., nurse practitioner/advanced practice nurse, registered nurse). You demonstrate leadership, change management and problem-solving skills. You have excellent organizational skills and can prioritize workload. You also have excellent communication skills and demonstrate conflict resolution skills. You have a good understanding of professional practice standards and CNO standards of practice.This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.
This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, learners, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you willSupport training and integration of Externs at the organizational and unit level by demonstrating a good understanding of the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Professional Standards when working with Unregulated Healthcare Workers.
Support Nurse Extern's practice and integration into the clinical area in accordance with organizational and professional standards, and in collaboration with clinical teams.
Create, adapt, and deliver orientation and learning resources, using various delivery methods in accordance with organizational and unit policies/practices/guidelines.
Provide an ongoing presence on the clinical unit(s) to support the ongoing education and development of the externs as well as tracking and documentation of skillset achievement.
Serve as a liaison and conduit between the unit leadership, Professional Practice and Operations.
Qualifications:
BScN required, master's in nursing or Education preferred
Regulated Healthcare Professional
Previous experience as Clinical Instructor or placement supervisor preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching, working with learners or preceptoring
Minimum of 3 years acute care experience
Minimum of 2 years of front-line leadership experience
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.
This is a Full Time Temporary Position, with 8-hour shifts, day and evening shifts, within Professional Practice.We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable.
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As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.
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Closing Statement
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with
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