Professional Practice Lead

Professional Practice Lead page is loaded## Professional Practice Leadlocations: Newmarket ONtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 16, 2026 (22 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-100874Job Category: Nursing### ### Hospital Location: Newmarket ON### ### Job Type: Permanent, Full time### ### ### ### Number of Positions: 2### ### Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $59.06 - $70.20* A best-in-class workplace environment that prioritizes a culture of belonging and wellness.* Progressive health and dental benefit plans.* HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.* Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serveAbout the role: Reporting to the Manager Integrated Practice, the Professional Practice Lead is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of corporate educational initiatives that support professional practice and Digital Health initiatives. The Professional Practice Lead will function with a high degree of attention to detail, quality of workmanship, accuracy and ability to prioritize work in a dynamic, fast paced, team setting, often working with competing priorities. As a member of the Professional Practice team, the Professional Practice Lead is committed to Southlake’s purpose of “Building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships and amazing people” by living the Southlake Values and upholding the hospital Code of Conduct. We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspectives each candidate brings to our organization.**What you'll be doing:*** Work collaboratively to identify gaps and needs for corporate education related to Digital Health.* Lead workflow design, stakeholder consultation, and collaboration to inform future state workflows guided by evidence-based practice.* Develop, coordinate, deliver, evaluate and sustain corporate educational initiatives related to professional practice throughout the hospital which support the implementation of interprofessional, evidence-based, patient and family-centred care delivery systems in the context of Digital Health.* Support the development of initiatives that advance corporate and program/service quality and utilization.* Utilize continuous quality improvement and change management methodologies in the analysis, evaluation and monitoring of workflow changes with Digital Health initiatives.* Identify and implement strategies to translate and interpret research findings and theoretical frameworks into practice.* Assist in facilitating an interprofessional collaboration approach to problem-solving and decision-making.* Work with teams to ensure all professional scopes of practice are maximized.* Review and update policies/ procedures/ standards of care to ensure in alignment with best practices and educational programs.* Other duties as assigned.**What you bring:*** Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse strongly preferred.* Bachelor’s Degree required.* Master’s Degree Preferred* Minimum three years acute care clinical experience.* Minimum one year using Meditech EMR for documentation.* Minimum one year experience in a professional practice leadership role, preferred.* Minimum one year experience in providing clinical education and change management support utilizing adult education principles and evidence-based practice preferred.* Membership in professional role-related association preferred.* Demonstrated understanding of interprofessional collaboration and education.* Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication, team building, facilitation, and coaching skills that encourages positive interactions among all members of the health care team.* Proven experience of in the application of project management concepts, knowledge translation and change management preferred.* Proven experience in needs assessment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* Proven experience in the planning and implementation of quality improvement projects.* Systems level thinking and ability to think strategically.* Ability to review and critically analyze literature and research and to apply findings and theoretical frameworks into clinical practice and standards of care.* Demonstrated commitment to the principles of Patient and Family-Centred Care.* Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical practice leadership.* Ability to work independently, be self-directed and participate in/lead interprofessional teams.* Proven ability to facilitate ongoing staff development.* Demonstrated commitment to professional development.* Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.* Ability to make independent decisions based on knowledge of current situations and sound judgement.* Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office 365, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.* Ability to manage data to produce statistics, metrics, scorecards and reports required.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong multi-tasking ability.* Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.* Ability to produce high-quality work with attention to detail.* Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations with resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.* Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced team environment.* Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.* Proven attendance record.Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.**Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities**It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.**Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
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