RN Clinical Mentor, Garron Centre

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Req ID: 199029
Department/Program: Garron Centre, Mental Health And Addictions
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 2 position(s)

Start Date: April 2025
Union Status: NSNU Nursing, Nursing Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $42.6131 - $54.0593/hour
Closing Date: March 20, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Garron Centre, the Clinical Mentor is in place to support the professional development of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) through demonstration of expert clinical knowledge and skills. This role has a special focus on mentorship and provides point of care assistance and support to all nurses to ensure they develop and maintain the competencies required in the clinical area where they practice. By drawing on their clinical knowledge and experience, the Clinical Mentor provides a positive learning environment that supports safe and independent professional nursing practice.

Clinical Mentors are role models who foster enthusiasm for learning and nursing professional practice and take a leadership role in promoting/facilitating a team environment that is patient and family-centered, supports interprofessional practice, and supports the development of novice to expert practitioners.

Responsibilities

- Role Model – Consistently interacts professionally with other nurses, staff, physicians, learners, patients, and families.
- Teacher/Coach – Shares clinical knowledge and skills with other nurses and enhances their knowledge through various mechanisms using adult-learning principles.
- Facilitator – Assists other nurses in achieving their professional development and learning goals.
- Guide – Advocates for and supports appropriate learning experiences for nurses.

The Clinical Mentor practices according to the Registered Nurses Act, the Nova Scotia College of Nurses, and to the Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses.

Hours of Work

75 hours bi-weekly, potential for 7.5 and 11.25 hour days with some flexibility as required.

Your Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing required
- Current registration (in Good Standing) with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
- Minimum of five (5) years' clinical nursing experience required (recent)
- Minimum of three (3) years' nursing experience in youth mental health nursing required (recent)
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a preceptor required
- Current CPR BLS Provider course required
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification required
- CNA Certification in Mental Health Nursing an asset
- Skilled in adult learning principles and an educational approach to learning
- Proven team building and leadership skills
- Demonstrates understanding of the provincial legislation that regulates nursing practice in Nova Scotia
- Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates strong problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Time management and organization skills required
- Works independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates commitment in professional growth and leadership

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.

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