Clinical Practice Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oakville, Ontario, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time

Job Summary

The Clinical Practice Specialist will be responsible for advancing quality of care in the adult inpatient mental health setting. This role will maintain a current knowledge base regarding evidence-based and best practices for acute mental health care, drawing upon contemporary evidence and/or research-based practice methods and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership to our Mental Health programs in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement initiatives.
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates staff orientation and education activities.
  • Facilitates and expedites continuous learning and professional development among nursing and allied health staff through educating, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Provides consultation to teams related to complex clinical issues, standards of care, and best practices.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge on evidence-based practices and standards to mentor and role model to others.
  • Develops, reviews, and revises policies and procedures related to professional practice and clinical care, and provides supporting education and evaluation.
  • Develops, implements, and monitors quality indicators.
  • Supports program planning, development, and evaluation to optimize client outcomes and experience.
  • Promotes an environment characterized by continuous learning, innovation, and inter-professional collaboration.
  • Collaborates with other PPCs to plan and organize corporate quality management and educational initiatives.
  • Provides administrative backup to the Patient Care Managers within the Program in their absence.
  • Participates in community and regional initiatives that have a direct relationship to the Mental Health Program.
  • Facilitates and promotes staff to attain/retain recognized professional credentials as it relates to their positions in the Program.
  • Responsible for specific related projects, as assigned.

Requirements

  • BScN or BN required.
  • Masters Degree in Nursing, Education, or Health Administration preferred.
  • Active member in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
  • Certification with the Canadian Nurses' Association in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing (CPMHNc).
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in acute mental health settings.
  • Knowledge and expertise with least restraint practices and non-violent crisis intervention.
  • Research and outcome evaluation skills.
  • Knowledge of mental health and concurrent disorders best practices.
  • Understanding of conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated quality improvement strategies.
  • Ability to lead change.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated research or program evaluation skills.
  • Skilled in the principles of adult learning and experienced in teaching adult learners.
  • Training and experience in utilizing quality improvement methods such as LEAN.
  • Proven track record of successful implementation strategies, projects, and partnerships.
  • In-depth knowledge related to clinical assessment, planning, and interventions related to addictions and mental health services.
  • Sound knowledge of adult training methods.
  • Experience creating, delivering, and evaluating training materials.

About Halton Healthcare

Halton Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the region, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional service. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Practice Specialist to join our team.



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