Professional Practice Clinician

Job DescriptionThis position is for the Birthing Suite (Labour & Delivery) and Maternal Newborn (Postpartum) areas (Level 2B).This role is accountable to the Manager, Interprofessional Practice, who provides primary leadership, coordination, and support for day-to-day responsibilities. The role also maintains an integrated partnership with both the Director, Women & Children and the Director, Professional Practice, ensuring alignment with program priorities, corporate professional practice standards, and organizational quality and safety goals. Through this shared-leadership structure, the role contributes to consistent practice excellence across the Women & Children Program while advancing system-level professional practice initiatives.In addition to this reporting relationship the PPC will collaborate and work closely with the Halton Healthcare Women and Children Patient Care Managers, Paediatric PPC, Milton Obstetrics PPC, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women and Children Program Medical Director, and fellow Professional Practice Clinicians (PPCs) to ensure high quality, safe patient and family centred care.The PPC facilitates and promotes staff to attain/retain recognized professional credentials as it relates to their positions in the Women and Children Program, specifically the Birthing Suite and Maternal Newborn units, in addition to supporting Corporate Professional Practice activities and initiatives.  Advanced clinical expertise in caring for antepartum, intrapartum, post-partum women and well newborns is required along with effective knowledge transfer, and program planning and evaluation skills. Superior interpersonal, coaching, adult learning, change management and leadership skills to foster interprofessional collaborative practice excellence is essential.The role encompasses the following responsibilities:Provides clinical teaching and staff development focusing on clinical education for staff.Facilitates and expedites continuous learning and professional development through educating, coaching and mentoring.Provides consultation to various team members on professional practice standards and evidence-based best practices. Maintains a current knowledge base regarding best practice and leading edge technology in the area of practice and clinical programs; draws upon contemporary evidence and/or research-based practice methods and standards.Develops, reviews, and revises policies and procedures related to professional practice and clinical care and provides supporting education and evaluation.Develops and monitors quality indicators within the program and actively participates in quality improvement activities.As a member of the Professional Practice Program, collaborates with the other PPCs to plan and provide the Interprofessional Orientation Program; coordinate and assist with quality management and educational initiatives at program and corporate levels, and facilitate the placement and positive experience of students throughout the program.Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for promoting a work environment that exemplifies respect, interprofessional and ethical practice, professional autonomous decision-making, and maximized scopes of practice.Serves as a role model and leader to support nursing care that optimizes patient outcomes and experiences while enhancing safety, efficiency, and effectiveness.Participates in community and regional initiatives that have a direct relationship to the Programs.Performs regular quality monitoring audits to determine compliance to standards of practice and standards of care.Implements follow-up improvements as necessary. Responsible for leading and/or participating in specific related projects, as assigned.QualificationsHalton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is requiredBaccalaureate Degree in Nursing is requiredMaster Degree in Nursing, Education or Health Administration is preferredMembership in professional association (RNAO) is preferredMinimum of 5 years of recent relevant clinical experience at a level 2 or above hospital is preferredCurrent NRP and fetal health surveillance certification at time of hire and ongoing is requiredCompletion of a breastfeeding certificate course at time of hire and ongoing is requiredSkills and experience to train staff regarding operative assistance at caesarian sections is requiredFetal health surveillance instructor designation is required at time of hire or expectation to achieve certification within 6 months of hireNRP instructor designation is an assetKnowledge of professional practice issues, standards of practice, best practice guidelines, and clinical management tools is requiredCompletion of quality improvement programs such as MOREOB™ and PROMPT is an assetExperience as an educator including the ability to design, facilitate and evaluate educational programs is an assetSkilled in the application of adult learning principles, human factors principles, and project management is an assetDemonstrated research skills is an assetStrong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills is requiredDemonstrated innovative, creative and professional role modelAble to prioritize/organize multiple projects with strict deadlinesAble to work autonomouslyProficient with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VisioAble to meet the physical demands of the positionSatisfactory employment and attendance record is requiredAdditional InformationHours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour days, 0800-1600 (hours are subject to change based on operational needs)Salary: $53.026 to $66.308 per hourDate Posted:  December 5, 2025Internal Applications Due By:  December 12, 2025REF2981O Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.