Clinical Scholar

KDH is seeking a Clinical Scholar to join the team on a Temporary Part-time basis (tentative end date of March 31, 2024 - possible extension depending on Ministry funding).

The Clinical Scholar will provide formalized mentorship to newly graduated nurses to support their transition into the workforce, Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) and nurses seeking to upskill to aid transition into the nursing workforce.

**Why should you work at KDH?**
- Competitive wages based on central and local collective agreements
- Excellent benefits with medical, dental and vision plans for full-time employees (extended healthcare and/or dental care available for part-time employees)
- HOOPP Pension program
- Reimbursement for recertification of BCLS, ACLS, and TNCC
- Internal cross-training opportunities
- Regular meetings with managers to engage and provide feedback
- Recognition programs
- Long service awards
- Employee discounts through corporate partnerships
- Small rural community hospital with a wide variety of services that has a big impact on regional programs
- 20 minutes south of Ottawa on the 416 going against traffic = easy commute
- Rural living with all the amenities of city life

**Qualifications**:

- Current RN or RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
- Minimum five years of clinical experience;
- Current BCLS, ACLS, and CPR certifications;
- Previous experience teaching, or equivalent experience precepting, working with clinical learners or orienting new staff;
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines;
- Familiar with CNO Entry to Practice Competencies and Professional Nursing Standards;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Demonstration of leadership and facilitator/coaching skills;
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Epic);
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety;
- Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the hospital;
- Current membership in a professional association (preferred).

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: From $37.93 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person