Undergraduate clinical degree: in a regulated health profession
Masters degree: in related field to support role
BCLS, specialty certifications preferred
Current registration with a Regulated Health Professions’ College in Ontario
Education and ongoing experience in development and implementation of interprofessional collaborative practice and interprofessional education preferred
Minimum 3-5 years recent experience in complex continuing care and/or rehabilitation
Teaching experience in a clinical environment
Experience and proficiency in design of staff education initiatives
Knowledge of research/quality improvement design and implementation
Experience in the synthesis and application of research to clinical practice
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication and collaboration skills
Excellent computer skills, Excel, Word and Outlook
Maintenance of a database
Working knowledge of applicable legislation and contract agreements
Excellent organization and project management skills
Evidence of satisfactory attendance record
An employee’s disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications
Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors
Accountabilities:
Clinical Education
Work collaboratively to identify gaps in clinical knowledge and practice through a range of needs assessment strategies (e.g., clinical chart audits, practice reviews).
Develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate competency based clinical education and professional development including orientation and skills teaching for individuals and groups.
Provide guidance to apply best practice standards for patient populations identified within the specialty programs at West Park such as Neurological Rehabilitation, Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury, and Frail Seniors To Home.
Provide expertise in the development of patient/family education programs and materials, including facilitating the development of systems and processes to mentor staff to provide education and health coaching.
Support interprofessional collaboration through targeted engagement and education. E.g. monthly clinical education calendar
Support Allied Healths’ Professional Standards and Issues Committee (PSIC) chairs and co-chairs to achieve committee objectives related to the advancement of clinical practice.
Working in partnership with colleagues in Professional Practice and other relevant stakeholders, develop and revise clinical policies, procedures and processes.
Student Placement
Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes and structures related nursing and allied health student placements. This also includes processes to support preceptor development across disciplines.
Facilitate the integration of nursing and allied health students across the Centre.
Represent the Centre on external networking bodies and formal committees related to clinical education for nursing and allied health students.
Liaise with academic partners to support high quality, effective student placements that optimize educational experiences as well as patient care
Ensure that academic contracts are current and reflective of patient populations and learners’ needs
Work with CPL/CRLs to support their understanding and influence on student placement experiences for both staff and students
Provide expertise and support to staff, students and faculty regarding any challenges in student placements and experiences.
New Hire Orientation
Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of processes and structures related to clinical orientation and onboarding for nursing and allied health professionals, both corporate and unit/service.
Interprofessional Care and Education
Provide organizational leadership in projects related to interprofessional practice and interprofessional education
Lead in identifying and integrating best practices and emerging trends in interprofessional practice and interprofessional education.
Support Professional Practice and other internal and external stakeholders to embed the interprofessional collaborator competency framework in practice and education where appropriate.
Collaboratively participate and provide leadership in the design and implementation of the Interprofessional Council
Support the interprofessional council by co-leading meetings, setting agenda, and recruiting council members.
Lead interprofessional collaboration initiatives identified within the model of care to support consistency within interprofessional teams and maintain sustainability of the model of care.
At West Park Healthcare Centre, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment, an important part of living our values. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community. Our accessible employment practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter. For further assistance please contact the Human Resources Department at (416) 243-3600 extension 4637.
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