Clinical Mentor, Nursing Professional Practice Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Mentor to join our team at IWK Health. As a Clinical Mentor, you will play a key role in supporting the professional development of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in a specific clinical area. You will demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and skills, providing point-of-care assistance and support to ensure nurses develop and maintain the competencies required in the clinical area.
Reporting to the Manager of Policy & Nursing Enhancements, you will be responsible for facilitating the supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge, promoting a positive learning environment, and fostering enthusiasm for learning and nursing professional practice. You will also 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.
As a Clinical Mentor, you will be a role model, teacher/coach, facilitator, and guide for all nurses. You will ensure that the learning and mentorship experiences are flexible, supportive of varied styles of learning, and take into consideration the competency level of the nurses. You will also demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development, fostering an environment that promotes individual leadership and accountability.
In collaboration with other healthcare team members, you will assume the following overall roles:
- Role Model – Consistently interacts professionally with other nurses, staff, physicians, learners, patients, and families.
- Teacher/Coach – Consistently shares clinical knowledge and skills with other nurses, enhancing their knowledge through various mechanisms using adult-learning principles and providing real-time feedback in a supportive manner.
- Facilitator – Draws on expertise and experience as a nurse to assist other nurses in achieving their professional development and learning goals.
- Guide – Advocates for and supports appropriate learning experiences, providing staff with opportunities to learn and practice clinical skills and professional growth through advancement of career opportunities.
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.
Requirements- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing required.
- Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) required.
- Minimum of five (5) years' recent clinical nursing experience required.
- Minimum of three (3) years' recent nursing experience in Prenatal Special Care AND Adult Surgery Inpatient required.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a preceptor required.
- Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required.
- Current certifications in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Fetal Health Surveillance required.
- 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 and the Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice that guide and support nursing practice.
- Demonstrates ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with groups and individuals.
- 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.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Nursing bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
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