Professional Practice Leader - Cobourg, Canada - Northumberland Hills Hospital

Northumberland Hills Hospital

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Cobourg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Reference #

00598
Posted
Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 9:41am
Scope
Public Applications Accepted
Position

Professional Practice Leader

Clinical Extern Mentor Coordinator (Full-Time, Contract)
Department
Professional Practice
Term
Full-Time, Contract
Position

Professional Practice Leader (Clinical Extern Mentor Coordinator)

Department
Professional Practice

Status
Full-Time, Contract

Reports to
Manager, Professional Practice

Direct reports
None

Work Pattern
Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Posted Date
April 17, 2023

Closing Date

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is
_People First,_ and our core values of
Integrity,
Quality,
Respect,
Compassion and
Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do.

We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital's dedication to recognising everyone's contributions and respecting everyone's dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH is a vibrant community hospital delivering a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services.

Directly serving a growing population of more than 60,000 residents spread across a mix of urban and rural settings, NHH directly employs approximately 750 people and relies on the additional support provided by a highly engaged and supportive network of physicians, midwives and volunteers.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager of Professional Practice, the Professional Practice Leader is responsible to support standards of practice, promote best practice implementation, and ensure safety and quality in the overall practice environment in keeping with Northumberland Hills Hospital's mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.

The PPL works collaboratively with clinical service leadership and members of the Interprofessional care team and all Patient Care Units, departments, and services.

The Professional Practice Leader will also fulfill the role of NHH's Clinical Extern Mentor Coordinator (EMC).

This will support Clinical Externs' practice and integration into the clinical area in accordance with organizational and professional standards, and in collaboration with clinical teams.

They will create, adapt, and deliver orientation and learning resources, support Extern onboarding, scheduling, and integration into clinical teams.

The EMC will maintain regular unit presence to support ongoing education needs and provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Clinical Extern role.

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Registered Nurse with a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
Masters of Nursing or related field required
CNA Certification in relevant specialty (Medical Surgical, Gerontology, Rehabilitation) an asset
Membership in related professional interest group or association preferred
Successful completion of a nursing education course preferred
Evidence of continuing education on an annual basis
Current B.C.L.S. certification required
Demonstrates a professional and respectful attitude to patients, public, volunteers and colleagues; fosters good public relations and effective working relationships.
Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Excellent clinical skills and competencies,
Outstanding communication skills,
Previous experience teaching, working with adult learners and/or precepting,
Previous experience as Clinical Instructor or placement supervisor an asset, and
Demonstrated leadership, change management, and problemsolving skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and be selfmotivated
Strong orientation to staff development and staff empowerment.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire.

This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

While we thank all those that express interest in this ex