Clinical Practice Mentor

Job Summary:

The Clinical Practice Mentor, as designated by the Patient Care Manager, will assist new graduates, internationally trained nurses, and those seeking to advance their skills in developing and strengthening their clinical and critical thinking abilities in nursing. Utilizing robust clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, the Clinical Practice Mentor will collaborate with the Patient Care Manager and nursing units to accomplish departmental goals while adhering to the organization's Mission, Vision, Values, and "Standards and Best Practices." The Clinical Practice Mentor collaborates closely with the Health Services Team and the Interdisciplinary Team.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Current registration with the CNO is required.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to mentor and inspire staff to deliver safe, high-quality clinical care in accordance with CNO standards.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of the Med/Surg Unit.
• Minimum four years' experience in acute/long term care and/or health care management preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to unanticipated occurrences and make quick decisions.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• An enthusiastic team player with an ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Keen attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy.
• Overall, a professional attitude and ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times while upholding and enforcing SLMHC's values of Compassion, Respect, Quality and Teamwork.

Job Duties:

• Promote and demonstrate effective use of organization/departmental reporting structures and relationships.
• Understand and support the Client centered-care philosophy of the organization, the department and the unit.
• Promote and adhere to the philosophy of the Standards of Care, Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities and the Code of Ethics.
• Responsible for monitoring and evaluating continuity and standard of care provided to clients.
• Provide guidance to resolve clinical, ethical, and moral issues within the departments.
• Evaluate the performance of area staff, with input received from the Patient Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, and staff. Coach or take corrective action as appropriate.
• Provide support to the Patient Care Managers, RNs, other Clinical Managers and staff, as designated.
• Direct and coordinate actions of others in an emergency situation.
• Support and contribute to the philosophy, mission statement, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.
• Consistently demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including respect for and valuing the abilities of other team members.
• Provide support in collaboration with Patient Care Managers, the RNs/RPNs and departmental staff to achieve unit and area goals and objectives, supporting corporate goals and objectives.
• Use a collaborative approach with other members of the interdisciplinary team to resolve patient care, staff and family issues through effective problem solving, conflict resolution, accommodation and consensus, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the Patient Care Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and others to uphold the Client Care Standards and ensure the effective functioning of the departments.
• Represents the departments/corporation externally in a professional capacity as opportunities occur.
• Establish and ensures the maintenance of a positive practice environment in which staff are encouraged and expected to achieve their full individual and team potential.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward changes/improvement within the Strategic Plan of the organization.
• Demonstrate positive and effective change leadership skills.
• Coach, mentor and support department staff in creative problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Act as a role model for other staff by consistently demonstrating a positive, professional, client-focused approach to care.
• Oversee completion of incident reports and other tasks as assigned by the Patient Care Manager and follows up with staff as appropriate.

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Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate.

SLMHC celebrates, supports and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by offering equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent-free facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47.56 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person