Clinical Scholar - TFT - Professional Practice X4

Specific Department and Program:

Office of Professional Practice
Location:

Multi Site
Number of positions required:

4
Posted Date:

Apr 11, 2024
Posting

#: 2024-930032
Union - ONA
Position:

Clinical Scholar
Department:

Professional Practice
Status:

Temporary Full-time x 4 year (until March 31, 2025)
Hours:

Monday – Friday, days - 7.5 hour shifts; may need to work select evening, night or weekend hours for purposes of supporting staff education and training.
Note:

Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements
Site:

Multi-site
Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!
At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.
We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.
Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Professional Practice, the Clinical Scholars are experienced nurses with frontline experience who are employed in supernumerary positions to provide formalized mentorship to newly graduated nurses to support their transition into the workforce. Types of new nurses include nursing graduates, internationally educated nurses (IENs) and nurses looking to enhance their competencies and skills (upskill). The Clinical Scholars are responsible for the successful implementation of the program mandate across multiple units of Oakville, Milton and Georgetown hospitals, by supporting novice learners in their practice and integration into care areas in accordance with college standards, policies and procedures, and in collaboration with the clinical teams. The Clinical Scholars guide and support the novice learner in providing high quality, safe care for patients and families, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience. The Clinical Scholars serve as a liaison and conduit between novice learners and between unit leadership, Professional Practice and Operations.
This is what you'll be doing:
provide mentorship to newly graduated nurses to support their transition into the workforce. Types of new nurses include nursing graduates, internationally educated nurses (IENs) and nurses looking to upskill.
Have the ability to provide on-unit support for above noted groups and professional development activities at all three hospital sites
Supporting unit leadership in competency evaluations, reporting concerns to unit leadership.
Participate in data collection and reporting requirements as per ministry requirements for the Clinical Scholars program
This is what you'll need to do it:
Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of compassion, accountability and respect which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Three (3) years related health care experience
Current certificate in Basic Life Support by the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Experience in frontline care in a hospital clinical setting and competencies to provide training and mentorship to newly graduated nurses, confirmed by the participating organization’s Professional Practice team.
Excellent clinical skills and competencies,
Outstanding communication skills and ability to have difficult yet supportive conversations aligning with our values of compassion, accountability and respect.
Previous experience teaching, working with clinical learners, and/or precepting,
Demonstrated leadership, change management, and problem-solving skills.
Strong relationship building skills and ability to collaborate across various levels of leadership
Demonstrated ability to: respond positively to change, work independently, organize and set priorities, problem solve, develop systems which create efficient workflows, meet timelines and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
Excellent verbal and written communication (using various and creative methods to maintain connection with workers at multiple sites)
Excellent analytical and data management skills
Highly proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Proven high level of maturity, discretion and seen as a role model
Ability to maintain impartiality, objectivity, diplomacy and confidentiality, including an understanding and appreciation for cultural, religious and other individual beliefs
Demonstrated evidence of commitment to continuous learning through pursuit of educational endeavours
Satisfactory attendance
Exceptionally patient and caregiver focused and ability to communicate effectively with patients and families
Date Posted : April 11, 2024
Internal Applications Due by:

April 18, 2024
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 submit your application via our website at

www.haltonhealthcare.com

directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our 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.
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.
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All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.

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