Clinical Practice Leader

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**Job Summary**

Student Wellness Services (SWS) supports the personal, academic, and social health development of students at Queen's University by providing a range of programs and services. SWS aims to offer a welcoming, confidential, and integrated service that is responsive to the health and wellness needs of our students.

Queen’s is committed to promoting optimal student wellness across the physical, mental and social dimensions of health to the university’s increasingly diverse student population. Reporting to the Executive Director, Student Wellness Services (SWS), the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) is a key member of the Student Wellness Service Leadership team, providing strategic clinical practice leadership, direction and professional oversight to the interdisciplinary team of health care providers.

The Clinical Practice Leader is an innovative clinical expert with leadership, clinical care and education responsibilities. The CPL oversees and supervises clinical and professional practice of the interdisciplinary team, and supports the development of professional expertise in patient care and education through leadership, consultation, mentoring and coaching, and monitoring performance and workload. The CPL assesses the complex needs of students and ensures the provision of quality comprehensive care in all aspects of care at SWS. The CPL assesses learning needs and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
The CPL plays a significant role in the University’s efforts to enhance equity, diversity and inclusivity, while contributing to the shared mission of supporting and engaging students in safe and meaningful ways across the Division.

Non-traditional hours, including evening and/or weekend commitments are required during peak periods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Leads an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals to deliver services according to the highest professional practice standards and regulatory requirements
- Assesses care delivery in collaboration with Executive Director and management team; makes evidence-informed recommendations for changes to procedures and policies to improve quality and integration of services, including medical directives and practices related to safety, quality assurance, risk management and service delivery
- Analyses the division of work throughout the interdisciplinary team and makes recommendations for process and practice changes to improve health outcomes and ensure practitioners are working to highest scope
- Demonstrates attitudes, beliefs, values and skills that align with the Student Wellness Services mission and values and as required for change and innovation.
- Promotes and fosters a collaborative environment across team and services
- Working alongside health care providers in the clinical space, applies a holistic professional practice lens to service delivery, and acts as a resource to all members of the interdisciplinary team for advice and guidance on best practices
- As a champion for innovation, applies principles of effective change management to support the clinical team to achieve goals and objectives
- Continuously monitors models of care within similar settings, proactively researches best practices in student health care, and makes recommendations for improvement
- Applies principles of patient-centred care in all activities, and integrates the student as an active participant in their care
- Provides or arranges professional development opportunities for the interdisciplinary team
- In collaboration with the staff and medical team, supports complex student cases navigate internal and community services
- Understands diverse student needs and contributes to innovative approaches in care delivery and to reduce barriers to care
- Monitors existing and emerging community resources and services, and fosters positive relationships with external partners
- Evaluates service delivery through proactive communication with students; receives feedback from students, families and staff and addresses concerns. Develops and implements innovative methods for collecting feedback.
- Ensures compliance with Infection Prevention and Control measures; provides training and updates processes based on best practices
- Oversees clinical supplies and ensures clinical equipment is maintained in good operating condition. Collaborates with finance team to ensure most cost efficient approach.
- Supports and oversees clinical placements for health care students in all areas of the health care team. Assess