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    Interprofessional Educator - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

    University Health Network
    University Health Network Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Company Description

    UHN's Toronto Rehab site is a leader in adult rehabilitation and complex continuing care and is Canada's largest adult rehabilitation hospital. Bringing together innovative patient care, groundbreaking research and diverse education to help people overcome or recover from disabling injury, illness or age-related conditions Toronto Rehab is located at four sites: University Centre (550 University Ave.), Lyndhurst Hospital (Sutherland Road), Toronto Rehab's Cardiac and Stroke Centre (Rumsey Road), and the Bickle Centre (Dunn Ave).

    Job Description

    Position: Interprofessional Educator (Full-time, permanent)

    Site: Toronto Rehab, E. W. Bickle Centre site (with occasional travel to other sites)
    Department: Professional Practice
    Reports to: Director, Professional Practice
    Shifts: Primarily days; occasional shift work may be required

    As a key member of the Toronto Rehab Professional Practice Leadership Team, the Interprofessional Educator is a clinical expert and resource to clinical programs, with leadership, staff development, quality improvement, and academic responsibilities. The role generally oversees clinical and professional practice initiatives for the allied health disciplines, while also developing and supporting other activities related to patient care, education and research.

    The Interprofessional Educator, in consultation with operational and practice leaders, will work closely with clinical teams to: ensure compliance of health professions with professional regulatory standards; ensure integration of best practices and patient-centered care at the point-of-care; collaborate with others, such as Discipline Heads, to address issues related to allied health documentation, workload measurement, and education; facilitate interprofessional involvement in quality improvement, academic and research initiatives; support alignment of professional goals with the strategic directions of UHN and standards of professional regulatory colleges; maintain competence in, and promote, their own profession; support and liaise with other UHN internal stakeholders and external partners, as appropriate.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Supports goals and objectives of TR Professional Practice and clinical programs:

  • Contributes to the development of practice priorities, goals and objectives aligned with both TR's and UHN's strategic plans
  • Participates in recruitment, orientation and training of allied health staff, as needed.
  • Communicates and disseminates relevant practice-based information to staff
  • Provides feedback to managers related to staff performance, as needed.
  • Adheres to UHN policies and procedures; facilitates a work environment that promotes civility and respect.

    • Facilitates quality provision of patient-centered care by health professions in accordance with established professional standards:

  • Ensures that patient care activities of staff are consistent with best practices.
  • Develops measures to evaluate the application of standards at the point-of-care.
  • Supports staff participation in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
  • Leads development and implementation of interprofessional practices and processes.

    • Ensures the efficient and effective functioning of all Health Professions through leadership and mentorship, in collaboration with practice and operations leaders:

  • Builds strong communication linkages with staff and other stakeholders, especially Discipline Heads, to help further profession-specific practices
  • Is a resource related to allied health workload measurement activities;
  • Contributes to program development initiatives
  • Participates in policy development or revision
  • Participates in site-specific and corporate committees, as appropriate.
  • Develops, and maintains relationships with external partners such as academic institutions, to achieve established goals and to obtain or provide information.
  • Provides coverage for other practice leaders during absences, as required.

    • Delivers and participates in the development of professional education activities for staff and learners in conjunction with others:

  • Participates in development and delivery of interprofessional education, such as physical lifts and transfers education and annual professional development days, for example.
  • Assists with orientation of Personal Support Workers (PSWs), as needed.
  • Promotes continuing education, coaches and mentors others
  • Facilitates and supports scholarly activities such as academic appointments, teaching, academic lectures, publications, and/or research.
  • Role models own professional development through participation in conferences, independent learning, and advanced certification.
  • Supports supervision of allied health students, in collaboration with other leaders and educators.
  • Engages in other educational activities within TR, UHN, the University of Toronto, the community and professional associations, as appropriate.

    • Develops, supports and/or conducts practice-based research

  • Supports clinical research opportunities with staff, as appropriate, and in collaboration with others.
  • Facilitates dissemination of research knowledge including: presentations of research at professional conferences at provincial, national and international levels and the writing of research articles for publication in professional journals.

    • Strategic Activities:

  • Supports and implements the vision, values and strategic plans of UHN and Toronto Rehab.
  • Provides input into model of care changes, in collaboration with operational leaders.
  • Is a resource to programs for workload measurement activities of health professions;
  • Ensures health professions are aware of emerging knowledge and trends in health care
  • Leads or participates in local or organization-wide committees.
  • Uses data; proficient in use of information technology related to patient care.

    • Performs area-specific clinical functions in collaboration with other clinical team members

  • Provides clinical support in area of practice, in collaboration with others.
  • Leads and facilitates innovation in the implementation of practice models that promote interprofessional practice at the point-of-care.
  • Ensures that patient care activities are consistent with regulatory standards of practice and UHN policies and procedures.
  • Maintains own clinical practice/area of professional specialization.
  • Serves as a role model for staff; supports and mentors colleagues
  • Leads development activities to meet staff and program needs.

    • Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.

    Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention's of the Act, in a timely manner.

    Qualifications

    EDUCATION:

    Minimum completion of a master's degree in a health profession or recognized equivalent required.

    EXPERIENCE:

    At minimum over 3-5 years of practical and related experience

    Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

  • Registration with appropriate Health Professions Regulatory College, required.

    • Additional Information

    Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or health discipline-specific policies.
  • Patient-centered orientation
  • Experience working with behaviorally challenging patients considered an asset
  • Track record of demonstrated leadership competencies
  • Excellent presentation and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Exemplary knowledge in rehabilitation clinical care
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency with Epic electronic clinical info system

    • All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

    UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

    Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

    All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

    UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

    We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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