Clinical Practice Leader

**Company Bio**

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

**Position Summary**

Ross Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Clinical Practice Leader to join the department of Professional Practice.

Effective Date: November 18, 2024
Ending on or before Date: March 31, 2025

In a key strategic and clinical practice leadership role, the CPL provides leadership, direction, and professional oversight to staff across RMH. This position reports directly to the Director of Quality, Risk, Professional Practice, IPAC and Pharmacy and works closely with the programs, director, managers, and physicians. As an integral member of the Professional Practice Leadership Team, the CPL is a clinical expert with leadership, clinical care and academic responsibilities. The CPL is responsible for overseeing and supervising clinical and professional practice and developing/and supporting professional expertise in patient care and education by providing leadership and consultation, acting as a resource for staff, mentoring and coaching, monitoring performance and workload, ensuring quality staff and student educational programs. With a focus on quality and patient safety, the CPL ensures that the daily delivery of services is provided according to the highest professional practice standards and regulatory requirements leading education and orientation.

**Department/Unit/Program Description**

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is seeking dynamic healthcare leader to join its team to serve as Clinical Practice Leaders (CPL) in various areas at RMH including Emergency, ICU, Medicine, Labour and Delivery, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Diagnostic, Pharmacy, Palliative and Geriatrics.

**Essential Qualifications**
- Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Baccalaureate degree completed in Nursing
- Master’s degree completed or in progress
- Minimum five years of related clinical experience
- Current Basic (BLS)
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory, tools, techniques, and principles
- Knowledgeable with Quality Based Procedures, Care Pathways and Best Practices Guidelines
- Familiar with regulatory colleges standards and guidelines
- Experience with project management or change management, as well as the Lean philosophy and continuous quality improvement.
- Experience with developing policies and procedures and learning packages for both staff and patients.
- Evidence of strong mentoring, teaching, organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all team members.
- Excellent computer skills including word, power point and excel and competency in information and communication technology.
- Experience with electronic documentation
- Experience with creating, developing, designing education modules.
- Experience with competency base learning, learning assessments and evaluations.
- RNAO Membership

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Canadian Nurses Association Certification - Specialty Area(s) preferred
- Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

**Hours of Work**

Must be available for day shift. May be required to work evenings and weekends. Shifts and hours may vary according to departmental requirements.

**Employment Equity**

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.