Professional Practice Leader

November 19, 2025 WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE Groves Memorial Community Hospital • Louise Marshall Hospital • Palmerston & District Hospital POSTING #2025-216 The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Professional Practice Leader - Clinical Educator. The homesite for this position will be Groves Memorial Community Hospital. The Professional Practice Leader, Clinical Educator is accountable for advancing clinical and professional practice and performance within Groves Memorial Community Hospital Emergency Department, through consultation, education, collaboration, coaching & mentoring. The Professional Practice Leader, Clinical Educator will also work on and lead numerous projects and initiatives to support care and service delivery, best practice, including Accreditation readiness, and will support our ongoing use, adoption and implementation of clinical technologies. We are: Three rural Hospitals + one integrated management team = Wellington Health Care Alliance Located in Wellington County where staff have the luxury of choosing to live in either a rural or urban setting We have: One full-time Professional Practice Leader, Clinical Educator position available to support in the Emergency Department. The position will also work closely with Clinical Mentors in the Medicine Department. An open mind for new ideas and methodologies A team-based, collaborative approach to work You will: Be responsible for the management and development of Nursing Education and Professional Practice activities including staff support, mentoring, coaching, and education. Be responsible to facilitate committees, task forces, and ensure an annual work plan is developed with key deliverables that are patient centered, related to the strategic plan, and in collaboration with Patient Care Managers. Be responsible for leadership, the implementation of best practice, and the promotion of collaboration and effective communication. Participate in the development of nursing practice and professionalism including Skills Fairs and ongoing education. Support the development of the key deliverables of the strategic management plan, safety, quality & performance improvement initiatives, and quality framework to build a sustainable system to ensure excellence in patient care. Be responsible to support Accreditation readiness regarding required organization practices and standards. Demonstrate leadership in emergency preparedness planning. Champion the mission, vision and values while promoting staff and patient safety, patient experience, and engagement. Participate in regional and local committees as required to promote, advocate for and represent the Alliance. Provides leadership for academic partnerships, student placements and ministry initiatives including the Extern program, New Grad Initiative, ED education, International Education Nursing and others as required. Support the onboarding of new staff and professional staff through the ongoing development and delivery of the clinical orientation program, including training for multiple clinical systems. Lead and manage any development, implementation and education of any new clinical information system. Supporting the Extern Program, which involves outlining expectations for extern roles, providing direct educational support, and offering ongoing guidance to ensure successful collaboration and integration. Leads and provides oversight for the document management including the development of policies and procedures; ensures compliance, and ensuring there is a hospital wide standardized system for accessing policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned You would stand out if you: Are a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses Have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education Have several years of progressive leadership experience in a hospital setting and/or health care industry Have evidence of lifelong learning and professional development, with a passion for driving and supporting others to achieve Have a comprehensive working knowledge of standards of care, professional standards, best practice, evidence-informed decision making, legislative requirements, risk management, and quality improvement tools, etc. Have demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication Have demonstrated project management, change management, and conflict management skills Possess excellent critical thinking, decision making knowledge and skills, program design, development and LEAN principles Demonstrate ethical practice Have strong computer/technology skills Have the ability to work independently, meet timelines, work within and lead a team, and posses strong organizational skills Have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities effectively Are creative, innovative, and flexible Possess a valid Ontario Driver's license and reliable transportation Additional Qualifications: Satisfactory performance and attendance required Satisfactory Reference Checks required prior to start date Must provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check Must complete a Pre-Employment Health Assessment prior to being hired Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week The majority of the work will be completed during normal business hours Monday to Friday. Occasionally attendance at meetings/hospital events during non-traditional hours (early morning, evenings and weekends) is required. Required to be part of the after hours administration on-call team Interested applicants please submit your cover letter and resume on BambooHR at https://whca.bamboohr.com/jobs/ by 4:00pm on November 27, 2025 INTERNAL applicants please apply with your work email address. EXTERNAL applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Wellington Health Care Alliance strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Wellington Health Care Alliance is committed to providing and fostering a safe, healthy and respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr