Clinical Practice

_St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre is the largest Long-Term Care Facility in Brantford and Brant County with 205 beds and is focused on providing high-quality care to our residents. We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Clinical Practice and Learning Specialist to join our organization that shares in our Mission, Vision, and Values. The Clinical Practice and Learning Specialist will be an integral member of a collaborative and inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering exemplary care to our residents._** JOB SUMMARY**:
Reporting to the Manager of Quality, Innovation and Learning, in collaboration with leadership, committees, and departments, the Clinical Practice and Learning Specialist for long-term care supports the ongoing learning and development of the SJLCB community by assessing needs, creating and delivering/providing opportunities that align with the Fixing Long Term Care Act 2021 and organizational goals. The Clinical Practice and Learning Specialist serves as a role model and leader of professional behaviour, creating a positive culture of learning by supporting ongoing staff development and fostering empowerment through knowledge.

This position will facilitate and lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning opportunities designed to enhance clinical proficiency, influence continuous quality improvement (CQI) as well as promote leadership and teamwork skills. The Clinical Practice and Learning Specialist designs, develops, and facilitates continuous learning through education, coaching and mentoring grounded in adult education principles that promote innovative learning environments both in-person and virtually. In addition, the specialist will coordinate research reviews and support student placements in collaboration with academic partners and medical/clinical leaders.

**KEY ACCOU**NTABILITIES & SUCCESS** CRITERIA**:

- In collaboration with the clinical team, assesses the training requirements in the home and address specific gaps through targeted education, auditing and remediation to ensure compliance with legislation, directives, policies and procedures.
- Facilitate and provide ongoing support to staff to develop education programs to meet learning needs and sustain clinical competencies.
- Responsible for the onboarding, orientation and management of student placements in compliance with the Ministry of Long-Term Care regulations and LTC home-specific policies.
- Facilitates the training and development of clinical staff (train the trainer) and offers support in providing feedback and coaching to new staff when necessary.
- Administers the development, maintenance, and revision of educational resources, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates the Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining employee education records, generating reports, creating interactive learning modules, liaising with vendors, and providing user support in conjunction with the Digital Health and Information Technology Department, as required.
- Demonstrate a commitment to building continuous quality improvement capacity through- Staff engagement in quality improvement work
- Providing the expertise required for CQI/sustainability
- Complies with the staff training requirements as set out in the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 by:
- Working in collaboration with the required Program Leads to ensure that the staff training modules meet current standards
- Ensuring a comprehensive general and clinical orientation program
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to one’s own personal and professional development, staying aware of emerging trends, professional practices, legislation, and theories.
- Serves as a champion of the SJLCB mission, vision, and values, actively promoting a culture of learning that leads to safety, experience, and engagement across the organization. Fosters a positive organizational culture that values diversity and inclusion.

**QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS**:

- Bachelor’s degree in health discipline, business or related discipline.
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing required.
- Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in health care environment including program design, development and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver & evaluate training programs and services.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully investigate, develop, plan, and deliver evidence-based learning.
- Knowledge of Change Management, LEAN, Quality Improvement & project management principles (preferred).
- Strong competency in Microsoft 365 suite, particularly Excel.
- Understanding and experience using frameworks for instructional design.
- Highly effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills combined with excellent organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills to support t