Professional Practice Lead, Respiratory Therapy

3 months ago

Brantford, Canada Brant Community Healthcare System Full time

Exceptional Care-Exceptional People
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community
Why Choose BCHS?
Tuition Reimbursement (Centralized Education Fund)
Casual, Part time and Full time positions
HOOPP Pension Plan
Unionized with SEIU
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Position Summary
**Summary of Duties**:
The Professional Practice Leader of Respiratory Therapy reports directly to the Clinical Manager of Respiratory Therapy.
Practice and Leadership
Your goal in this position is to promote the advancement of the Respiratory Therapy (RT) profession within the domains of practice and education. In partnership with the leadership team you will facilitate evidence-based practices and principles to support the delivery of integrated patient and family centered care and the advancement of the Hospital’s strategic initiatives through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.
In this role, you will mentor and advocate for your RT work colleagues across the organization and will provide consultation to clinical programs including providing support to managers, directors, and the organization. In this role you will facilitate, lead, and maintain the onboarding and professional practice of all staff RTs as well as work to create a program to support RT students. In addition, you will promote excellence in Respiratory Therapy practice and Patient and Family Centered Care and will develop linkages with external academic partners such as Michener, and regulatory bodies.
On a practical level, you will
Provide expert advice on corporate practices and processes pertaining to Respiratory Therapy.
Document generation of all Respiratory Therapy related policies, order sets, medical directives and protocols.
Lead the integration of evidence-based practice into policies, guidelines, and standards of Care for RT practice and interprofessional care in partnership with the organization’s leadership.
Monitor and interpret relevant changes in standards, legislation and scope of practice as it pertains to RTs within the organization with regards to impact and implementation.
Lead quality control systems that address and monitor evidence-based practices in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement education plans, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager and other internal stakeholders to meet educational requirements for staff
Promotes an environment of practice inquiry, participation in research and scholarly work
Promotes profession-specific initiatives within the hospital and externally
Collaborate with academic partners to develop and participate in relevant research, as defined by our patient population.
Provide leadership on key projects related to patient safety and care including RT initiatives and clinical education.
Lead in the provision of orientation to staff and students.
Assist with the identification and product evaluation of capital and operational equipment needs for Respiratory Therapy throughout the organization in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.
Contributes to and/or participates in performance appraisals to support professional development goals.
Collaborates with the Clinical Manager in the resolution of practice issues; develops learning plans as required.
Education
The Professional Practice Leader (PPL) for Practice and Education of Respiratory Therapy will provide RT’s and other health professionals with continuing education and professional development opportunities. They will actively participate in the development and implementation of new clinical practice guidelines and facilitate the orientation of new staff.
Mandatory Qualifications
Member in good standing of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
CSRT/RTSO affiliation preferred
Current BCLS, ACLS and NRP certification required; PALS an asset
Masters degree in a health related field preferred, undergraduate degree required
Minimum 3 years recent acute care clinical experience
Current or recent experience in adult education preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement

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