Clinical Educator in Mississauga

Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Dept: Clinical Resource Team

Role Level: Non-Union Nursing (NN11) - $57.07/hr to $69.31/hr

Site: Credit Valley Hospital

Work model: On site

Hours/Shifts: Days, evenings and Weekend Shifts

Reporting to the Director, Professional Practice and working closely alongside the Manager, Professional Practice, the Clinical Educator – Extern Program & Nursing Workforce Development will provide high touch rounding and education support to clinical areas across THP’s sites, primarily on evenings and weekends. The role will support clinical team learning needs, with a focus on novice staff, clinical externs and other priority nursing workforce groups (e.g., internationally educated nurses). This role will also assist with other corporate initiatives to support nurses at THP, including the Clinical Extern program. This will be achieved through innovative approaches to developing and delivering clinical orientation and education, engaging in active mentorship and coaching and fostering partnerships with clinical programs.

The Clinical Extern program employs learners from different health disciplines (e.g., nursing, medicine, respiratory therapy, paramedicine) as unregulated care providers who support clinical teams across multiple sites, including Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital, Queensway Health Centre and the Reactivation Care Centre.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strong unit presence on evenings and weekends to support Externs and other priority nursing workforce groups’ transition to clinical environments, assessing and addressing ongoing learning needs and supporting the team where needed.
• Facilitate integration of Externs and other priority nursing workforce groups at the organizational and unit level, serving as a liaison between unit/program leadership and Professional Practice.
• Collaborate with unit leadership and staff to ensure good role clarity and team processes with Externs and other priority nursing workforce groups to provide high quality, patient and family-centered care.
• Actively mentor Externs and other priority nursing workforce groups, coaching through new experiences and supporting their professional career growth.
• Promote Extern and other priority nursing workforce groups’ wellness and team well-being through approaches such as the development of peer-to-peer networks.
• Create, adapt and deliver orientation, education and preceptor resources, drawing on innovations and best practices in clinical learning.
• Support other corporate initiatives for the nursing workforce at THP related to onboarding, orientation and continuing education, preceptorship, supervision and peer support, professional development, talent management and retention.

Qualifications:

• Registration (in good standing) with the College of Nurses of Ontario or other professional regulatory body.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience acute care in medicine, emergency, critical care, renal surgery, complex continuing care, rehab, mental health and/or maternal newborn and child, preferred.
• Previous experience as a clinical educator, instructor or placement supervisor an asset.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing or other health professional or related program; Masters preferred.
• Understanding of adult learning and change management techniques in both classroom and clinical settings.
• Ability to coach, mentor and provide feedback while fostering a positive work culture.
• Strong critical thinking, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolutions skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer Skills such as Power Point, Excel and Prezi.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Satisfactory attendance and performance required.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.