Clinical Scholar

**Department **Emergency Department, Inpatient Unit

**Position **Clinical Scholar

**Status **Temporary Part Time or Temporary Full Time
(RPN) until March 31, 2024

**Shifts **Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.

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Imagine a supportive employer, a career that allows you to follow your passion and the endless learning opportunities you will receive. To do what you're good at and be a part of something extraordinary. At West Haldimand General, you can experience all of that and more.
We are currently looking for Registered Practical Nurses, like you, to join our team as a Clinical Scholar, and gain valuable health care experience for your future.

Scholar will not have a patient caseload, but will support the hospital’s academic development by advancing care through teaching and learning, and supporting the aforementioned nurses’ practice and integration into the clinical area in accordance with organizational and professional standards, and in collaboration with clinical teams.

In conjunction with the Clinical Educator, the Clinical Scholar will create, adapt, and deliver orientation and learning resources, using various delivery methods in accordance with organizational and unit policies/practices/guidelines. The Clinical Scholar will provide an ongoing presence on the clinical unit(s) to support the ongoing development of the new graduates, as well as tracking and documentation of skillset achievement, and will provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the new graduate and the scholar program, including the creation of learning goals and objectives.

WHGH is just a short 30-minute drive away from Simcoe, Brantford and Hamilton. Come join our friendly and experienced team today

**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS**

1. Current Certification of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an RN or RPN
(General Class); or nurses who have retired and are still registered with the CNO.

2. Extensive experience with frontline nursing practice.
3. Current B.C.L.S. (“Basic Cardiac Life Support” through Heart & Stroke), and commitment to ongoing renewal.
4. Demonstrated leadership, change management and problem-solving skills.
5. Demonstrated mentorship skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide quality care.
7. Demonstrated professional judgement, critical thinking and prioritization skills.
8. Excellent interpersonal, communication, team and customer service skills, with the ability to articulate clear expectations and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
9. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, solve problems with evidence
- based decision-making practices and resolve conflicts in a timely and efficient manner.
10. Evidence of continuing education and commitment to ongoing professional development.

11. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
12. Adherence to all health and safety policies, procedures and provisions and the recognition and reporting of unsafe hazards and work practices.

In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, West Haldimand
General Hospital provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

West Haldimand General Hospital thanks all applicants for their interest. Please note only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

**Salary**: $31.49-$31.79 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-07-16
Expected start date: 2023-07-13