ONA-Professional Practice

Position: Full-Time Education Practice Leader (EPL), ONA Ambulatory Care Program. MT Site

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday days

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Job Summary:

The primary role of the education/practice leader (EPL) is to work collaboratively with program leadership to assist in achieving the clinical and learning needs of the program and to support the overall strategic objectives of the program/unit. Clinical areas of focus will be the following outpatient medical and surgical clinics: Fracture clinic, Hand Upper Extremity Program (HUEP),Spine, Minor Outpatient Procedures (MOP), Gyne Laser, Gyne Specialty, Medical Day Unit (MDU), Pre-Surgical Clinic (PSC), Endoscopy, Vascular Access Team, Medical imaging (nurse dependent skills and education).

• The EPL will identify clinical practice learning needs, design, implement and evaluate initiatives/educational programs that meet patient/staff needs.

• The education/practice leader is an experienced practitioner who can lead and model quality patient care and professionalism.

· Provides educational in-services as required for the outpatient program

• Provide competency training

• Plans and directs orientation of new hires, follows up with educational requirements as needed.

The education/practice leader improves patient care by:

• Developing and coordinating processes and strategies that enable and advance professional practice and ongoing education/training.

• Develop processes that ensure evidence-based practice.

• Assist/lead the implementation of evidence-based practice guidelines.

· Promote and model an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional practice for the outpatient program staff.

Qualifications:

• Current Certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing

• Baccalaureate preparation in Nursing, Masters preparation is preferred

• Minimum of 5 years recent clinical experience with surgical background

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in surgical nursing.

• Previous experience in clinical nursing training/education and group/meeting facilitation preferred

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and/or adult education certification

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team & community partners

• Excellent communication skills – written, oral and email

• Proficient with computer software applications (e.g. MS Power Point, McKesson HSM and PHS an asset).

• Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks and competing priorities

• Demonstrated effective project management skills

• Excellent leadership skills

• Good attendance record

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

Attention Registered Nurses: Please provide a copy of your resume when applying to the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered.

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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