Clinical Extern Mentor

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

The Clinical Extern Mentor role is a Ministry of Health funded role as part of the Enhanced Extern Program. This role will work closely with the Clinical Extern Program Lead. It is designed for a registered practical nurse who will support the education and development of the Clinical Externs, provide mentorship, support, and improve team integration. This role may require shifts at the main hospital site and the RCU site.

• Support integration of Clinical Externs at the organizational and unit level

• Support unit teams to collaborate with Clinical Externs to provide required patient care

• Aid in integration of team processes and role clarity

• Assist Clinical Externs to become familiar with the work in their area of practice

• Maintain regular unit presence to support ongoing education needs and tracking of required skills attainment

• Create, adapt and deliver orientation and learning resources

• Contribute to Clinical Extern onboarding

• Provide ongoing monitoring and evaluations of Clinical Extern role

• Promote Clinical Extern staff wellness and team well‐being

• Serve as a liaison and conduit between the unit leadership, Professional Practice and Operations.

• Registered Practical Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the past 2 years in frontline care in various inpatient medical/surgical hospital clinical settings which may include medicine, surgery, cancer or palliative care required

• Excellent clinical skills and competencies

• Excellent clinical skills and competencies

• Outstanding communication skills

• Previous experience teaching, working with learners and/or preceptoring required

• Previous experience as Clinical Instructor or placement supervisor preferred

• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload

• Demonstrates understanding of infection prevention and control practices

• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills

• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all

• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment

• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre
o Always with compassion
o Power of many
o Serve with purpose
o Every voice matters
o Courage to think differently

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.