Professional Practice Clinician

4 weeks ago


Oakville, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time
Job Description

The Professional Practice Clinician (PPC) has responsibility for clinical teaching, staff development and advancing quality of care in the adult inpatient mental health setting. The PPC maintains a current knowledge base regarding evidence based and best practice for acute mental health care, drawing upon contemporary evidence and/or research-based practice methods and standards. The PPC implements and evaluates strategies to influence, engage, and facilitate the inter-professional practice team to build capacity and competence in acute mental health care.? As a member of the Mental Health Program, the PPC works closely with the other team members, participating in clinical patient rounds, working collaboratively with the Program Director, Patient Care Manager, the Chief Nursing Officer and fellow PPCs, to plan, implement and evaluate activities related to staff and patient education. The PPC develops reviews and revises policies and procedures related to professional practice and clinical care, and provides supporting education and evaluation. The PPC also develops and monitors quality indicators within the program and actively participates in quality improvement activities. 

As a member of the Office of Professional Practice, the PPC collaborates with other PPCs to plan and organize the Nursing Orientation Program, coordinate and assist with program quality management (audits), conduct follow-up activities, and plan and implements educational initiatives at program and corporate levels. As a member of the Management Team, the PPC participates in organization-wide management activities. 

The PPC participates in regional initiatives that have a direct relationship to the program and facilitates and promotes staff to attain/retain recognized professional credentials as it relates to their positions relative to the management of oncology. 

  • Provides leadership to our Mental Health programs in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating quality improvement initiatives. 
  • Develops, implements and evaluates staff orientation and education activities. 
  • Facilitates and expedites continuous learning and professional development among nursing and allied health staff through educating, coaching and mentoring. 
  • Provides consultation to teams related to complex clinical issues, standards of care and best practices. 
  • Maintains up to date knowledge on evidenced based practices and standards to mentor and role model to others. 
  • Develops, reviews and revises policies and procedures related to professional practice and clinical care, and provides supporting education and evaluation. 
  • Develops, implements and monitors quality indicators 
  • Supports program planning, development and evaluation to optimize client outcomes and experience. 
  • Promotes an environment characterized by continuous learning, innovation, and inter-professional collaboration. 
  • As a member of the Office of Professional Practice, collaborates with the other PPCs to plan and organize corporate quality management and educational initiatives 
  • Provides administrative back up to the Patient Care Managers within the Program in their absence. 
  • Participates in community and regional initiatives that have a direct relationship to the Mental Health Program. 
  • Facilitates and promotes staff to attain/retain recognized professional credentials as it relates to their positions in the Program. 
  • Responsible for specific related projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviors' and attitudes. 

  • BScN or BN required 
  • Masters Degree in Nursing, Education or Health Administration preferred 
  • Active member in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) 
  • Certification with the Canadian Nurses' Association in Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing (CPMHNc) 
  • Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in acute mental health settings 
  • Knowledge and expertise with least restraint practices an non-violent crisis intervention 
  • Research and outcome evaluation skills 
  • Knowledge of mental health and concurrent disorders best practices 
  • Understanding of conflict resolution 
  • Demonstrated quality improvement strategies 
  • Ability to lead change 
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration and team leadership skills 
  • Demonstrated research or program evaluation skills 
  • Skilled in the principles of adult learning and experienced in teaching adult learners 
  • Training and experience in utilizing quality improvement methods such as LEAN 
  • Proven track record of successful implementation strategies, projects and partnerships 
  • In depth knowledge related to clinical assessment, planning and interventions related to addictions and mental health services 
  • Sound knowledge of adult training methods. 
  • Experience creating, delivering, and evaluating training materials. 


Additional Information

Site: Oakville, travel to Milton Hospital & Georgetown Hospital as needed.

Hours:  Monday to Friday; Days; 0800-1600 or 0900-1700. Weekends as needed (Hours subject to change based on program requirements).

Date Posted:  May 7, 2024

Internal Applicants Due By: May 14, 2024

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 



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