Clinical Lead

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada's leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada's Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Position Summary

The Clinical Practice Leader, under the direction of the Director of Growth and Operations, will act as a clinician, consultant, educator and researcher to support the all Divisions and National Service Centre (NSC) departments in the delivery of quality care and services, which is compliant with internal and external professional practice standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a resource and provide guidance to the Divisions and NSC departments business, operational and clinical staff, as requested, to ensure compliance with all relevant federal and provincial legislated standards or professional practice as well as internal polices.
• Serves as a Member of the Clinical/Quality Response Team (CQRT)
• Demonstrate and share knowledge of Standard of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body.
• Liaise with Provincial regulating body as required.
• Review, research, edit and disseminate Bayshore's policies and procedures, and clinical management system, to ensure accuracy and currency with best practice.
• Lead clinical projects identified by the Director of Clinical Programs
• Work on projects in collaboration with Divisions and NSC Departments, as approved.
• Conduct clinical analysis and research on best practice and clinical issues
• Active leadership role in the design, implementation, adoption and sustainability of integrated digital health systems (e.g. electronic medical records, portals, etc.), for professionals and paraprofessionals,
• Uses knowledge of integrated digital health systems to drive greater efficiency in the utilization of those systems for the delivery of safe, high quality evidence-based care.
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities
• Adhere to Bayshore Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
• All duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed with consideration to client safety and well-being.
• Participates in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Is responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns. 
• Maintains confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel
• Complete other tasks and duties as requested

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Masters in a health related field is preferred such Occupational Therapy.

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required or equivalent regulatory body.

Pay Range: $67,200 - $84,000 per annum

Experience:

Solid knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of community nursing

Experience in the development of community based care and client teaching programs

Knowledge of theoretical frameworks and research application.

 
Other Skills, Abilities and Requirements:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to meet deadlines; demonstrated track record of high productivity

• Confidence and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of health care providers, including nurses, managers and staff of other disciplines.

• Exceptional clinical skills, ability to work collaboratively, assume leadership responsibilities, and communicate effectively.

• Demonstrates basic clinical analysis and informatics competencies E.G. device, application and information communication technology basic skills.
  Some travel to branch locations throughout Canada is require for both positions and the ability to speak French is considered an asset.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients.  Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

"At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing." 

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.