Professional Practice Advisor - Kitchener, Canada - Grand River Hospital

Grand River Hospital

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Location:
KW Campus

Work Type:
Temporary Full Time

Contract End Date:
January 2024

Shift:
Non Union

**JOB SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity for a Fulltime Professional Practice Advisor (PPA), to work with our Professional Practice Team.

Your philosophy of education promotes a positive and continuous learning climate and is enhanced by your enthusiasm and innovation in practice and education.

You will use research to continually drive quality improvement by engaging with the interprofessional team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate change initiatives.

Responsibilities:

In collaboration with stakeholders, plan, organize, evaluate and deliver, as required, orientation and continuing clinical education.
Accountable for assessing staff competency in the context of performance management in collaboration with the clinical management team.
Develop reports of staff disciplinary actions for submission to regulatory health professional colleges and professional associations in collaboration with Manager and Director.
Monitor and evaluate individual integration of learning into clinical practice and establish recommendations and plans for improvement and/or achievement of clinical excellence;
Support and lead corporate wide practice change as required
Participate in corporate committees as required;
Maintains flexibility when managing multiple roles and responsibilities
Role model and promotes the concept of lifelong learning
Develop a system to validate learning, and ensure that practice changes are measured, sustained and improve outcomes
Ensure accountability.
Provide appropriate performance management
Works collaboratively with clinical programs and other discipline leaders to facilitate the integration of professional standards and promote professional practice.
Functions as a mentor and support for new and current staff to ensure that specialized and high quality clinical expertise is available for patient care, inclusive of orientation
Coaching in clinical related matters, monitoring and making recommendations regarding clinical practice
Monitoring annual compliance activities and registration requirements.

**QUALIFICATIONS: - Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Minimum of 35 years of relevant experience (full time equivalent).
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required.
Previous strong leadership experience required
Demonstrated critical thinking skills and effective problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload.
Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement processes adult learning principles and change management
Experience in the development of policies, procedures and knowledge transfer is an asset.
Excellent communication skills and ability to establish positive partnerships
Recent experience utilizing leadership skills such acting as a mentor /preceptors others, teaching at the University level leading project.
Working knowledge of health care legislation required.
Demonstrated commitment and strong knowledge of Interprofessional Education, Collaboration and Practice.
Highly motivated, selfdirected with demonstrated ability to provide leadership within and across an interprofessional team in complex adaptive systems.
Demonstrated skills in the use of research in the practice setting, clinical education, planning, consultation and facilitation.
Demonstrated excellent presentation, project management and organizational skills required.
Excellent computer literacy skills and knowledge of Cerner, M.S. Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel from site to site.
Satisfactory attendance record.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

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. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).